# 1914 ESS

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From ronbrown1947 on 5/1/2012 7:20:50 PM

I am a relative newbe on the banjo but learned early on that quality makes learning a whole lot easier. The ESS I own once fell off it's stand and popped off the peghead, it went straight to Frank Neat for a new neck and that has to be the highlight of my ESS, your hand literally glides up and down the neck, it's a little thinner than a standard ESS neck and I like that, big hands and all. Couple that with a local luthier that knows what setting up a banjo is all about and so far, it's been an enjoyable journey. An ESS and a couple of jams every week, it can't get any better than this. If you have not treated your Mastertone to a tribute Truss Rod Cover for Earl Scruggs, look at my thread on the Earl Scruggs Truss Rod Cover, they are something special and very reasonable in price.

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	DeanT says: 5/1/2012 7:38:21 PM I have one of those truss rod covers, and it’s the finishing touch to a great banjo! Enjoy that ESS Ron! You are right, it doesn’t get any better!
	ronbrown1947 says: 7/28/2012 7:27:25 PM Hey Dean, have not heard from you in awhile, things good down in Texas, hotter than hell up here. I must be getting seasoned at the 5 string, forgot about what I have and how it sounds (and that's pretty good), just enjoying learning a new tune or two each week. Giving lessons to keep sharp and teach newbe's how to pick and enjoy it.
	DeanT says: 7/28/2012 8:07:50 PM Hotter than hell in Kansas too! Lots of gigs, the ESS is getting lots of action. 4 hours outdoor gig this afternoon in 106 degrees. It keeps getting better all the time!
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