Our new “how to set-up your banjo” video will be released this week! You are going to learn the basics of getting your banjo in top notch playing order.
Here’s what we’ll discuss:
1. Getting the bridge in the right spot on the head.
2. How to make adjustments using harmonics.
3. How to set your tailpiece correctly.
4. What the buzzing noise is telling you about the neck.
5. Ryan’s recommended book for complete banjo set-up. (This one tip is worth an entire membership)
6. Shimming the neck and much more…
See you on the “set-up” video!
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Ryan, just a quick question about my banjo.
When I try to fret the 3rd string on the 3rd fret, I get a buzzing/muted sound.
I checked my finger & hand position to make sure I was fretting right, and I was, so I asked this man at my church who a lot about banjos, to watch me & see if I was fretting right. He said I was. But I still get that sound, & it is making me mad because I can’t play some of my favorate songs if they use that fret/string. My banjo is older than 40 years old, & I don’t know what brand it is since there is no name anywhere on it. Could it be the age that is making it do that?
Also, I can’t play standing up, because my banjo likes to flop over(towards the ground) & the neck is to far out away from my body to fret comfortably.
What do you suggest I do?