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How to Set Up the Best Sounding Banjo - Softcover

Siminoff, Roger H.

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9780793589982: How to Set Up the Best Sounding Banjo
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0793589983 ISBN 13: 9780793589982
Publisher: Hal Leonard, 1999

Synopsis

(Book). This renowned author walks banjo players through masterful techniques to maximize the performance of their instrument. Step-by-step instructions cover: tone chamber fit, tailpiece angle, bridge selection, neck angle and heel fit, head adjustments, air chamber tap-tuning and resonator adjustments, string gauge selection, head selection, and much more. Each chapter provides a detailed background and analysis of the parts to be adjusted and explores the differences between archtop, flattop, tube-and-plate, and one-piece flange banjos. More than 100 photos, illustrations and charts make this technical guide easy to follow. To round out this already unique text, amplifications tips are provided by legendary banjo player extraordinaire Earl Scruggs, considered the father of bluegrass music. 80 pages, 9 x 12

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Publisher
Hal Leonard
Publication date
1999
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0793589983
ISBN 13 
9780793589982
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
72
Rating
  • 4.40 out of 5 stars
    15 ratings by Goodreads