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From Rbuhrman on 10/23/2014 1:01:59 PM

I've got a MB250 with this tailpiece with a buzz that will kill your concentration..I once glued a strip of felt under the clamshell which I think helped, but eventually, it fell out somewhere. That was because the clamshell is concave. The spring that holds the shell part down to the string-holder has apparently stretched over the years to a point where it doesn't hold the shell down flat. Any suggestions? I went to Sam Ash and their next to the bottom Ep banjos still are issued with this tailpiece. It's substantial and attractive, I just can't stand the buzz. Maybe I could install a new spring, but I dunno where to get such a thing.

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	Vapor says: 5/19/2014 8:43:25 PM You can remove the cover, or put a new piece of felt under it. Otherwise consider a new tailpiece, presto or Kershner to name a few. I have a MB250, replaced the tailpiece and I love the banjo.
	Rbuhrman says: 5/20/2014 6:02:42 AM VAPOR, where did you get the tailpiece....what brand it is? Thanks for your reply!
	Vapor says: 5/20/2014 10:31:56 PM I put a Kershner on my MB250, bought it from Elderly. I am happy with it. I like the adjustability of it as well.
	Rbuhrman says: 5/21/2014 5:27:31 AM thanx, I'm gonna do that! Have happy mem. day.
	Rbuhrman says: 10/23/2014 1:04:07 PM I took this banjo to a luthier who found that the tailpiece was broken a two places...he replaced it with one I have seen on several other banjos....I don't know the name, but I never think about it anymore.
	Vapor says: 10/23/2014 1:34:10 PM Great to hear you have it fixed. They are great banjos in my opinion.
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