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From Bribak on 2/15/2011 1:13:45 PM

Hello all,

Ron Stewart mahogany model owner here. Is there any particular setup on this banjo that gives you more of the "rattling - loose ball bearings in a pie tin" type sound that I hear on the sound samples on Warren's site: www.yatesbanjos.com/

I love that "loose" kind of tone. It almost sounds like every note is a combination of notes.

I am also having trouble getting used to the narrow neck down at the peghead end. I keep muting the first string with the palm of my left hand as it rests against the edge of the neck. I wish this neck was about 1/8" wider. I've just got to keep working on my technique.

Thanks.

4 Comments
	banjobubba says: 2/17/2011 6:21:15 AM Just pick the hound out of it for about a year or so and it will get there. I only use 10,11,13,20,10 strings on mine and set the head tension just above 90 on the drum dial. Then snug the tailpiece down until you get what you are looking for. Of course maybe some of that stuff that turned Warren into Ron Stewart would help too.
	Bribak says: 2/17/2011 9:14:46 AM Thanks for the comment. I know that the head tension is supposed to be critical for this banjo. I will have to pick up a drum dial and check where I am. I have the JD Crowe light set of strings on there right now. Next time I'll try the gauges you mention as others have specified those gauges as well. Again, thanks for your response.
	johnboyrox says: 3/5/2011 1:42:50 PM The head tension definitely is critical.
momo says: 10/7/2011 3:18:51 PM I love the "narrow neck" Set-up is nothing but experimenting untill your ear agrees.
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