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SET-UP & MAINTENANCE OF THE 5-STRING BANJO

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DVD - SET-UP & MAINTENANCE OF THE 5-STRING BANJO with Jamie Boss
Two DVD set. Shows you how to set-up the 5-string banjo from scratch. The entire process is broken down to each individual step with close-ups and instructional graphics. Covers: types of banjos, tools required, tension hooks and shoes, removing the head, determining crown height, head tightening procedure, placing the bridge, modifying bridges, adjusting coordinator rods, adjusting the truss rod, more. Covers the entire process and is a great reference for experienced luthiers, as well as step-by-step instructions for the first time banjoist. 120 min.

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Contents:
  1. Types of banjos
  2. The tools required
  3. The components of the banjo
  4. Types of heads
  5. Tension hoops
  6. Tension hooks and shoes
  7. Removing the head
  8. Determining crown height
  9. Locating the new head
  10. Checking the hook shoes
  11. Positioning tension hooks
  12. Head tightening procedure
  13. Using a torque wrench
  14. How tight is tight?
  15. Types of strings
  16. Types of tail pieces
  17. Bridge types
  18. Determining the scale
  19. Placing the bridge
  20. Checking intonation
  21. Modifying bridges
  22. Adjusting coordinator rods
  23. Adjusting the truss rod
  24. Tail piece adjustments
  25. Measuring string height
  26. Final tuning
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