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Dynamics of Banjo Sound Workshop
Classes of variable length from 1 to 2 hours
 Go beyond the standard banjo
setup conventions and learn what really makes the banjo sound its best. Tom
Nechville will uncover design flaws in traditional banjos and divulge his
solutions to nearly every banjo problem.
Part One - Banjo Setup
During his first hour
presentation, Tom will invite one or more attendees to receive a free set-up
during the class. He will cover the essentials of set up, including proper
string application and head tensioning, choosing a bridge and fine tuning
the fingerboard. Tom will answer your banjo related questions, like "what's
a radius fingerboard or tunneled 5th string?"
Nechville is leading the "Banjo
Revolution" into new territory with his unique designs for acoustic and
electric banjos. Tom will have several
instruments on display and will be
available to explain his designs as time permits.
Part Two- Banjo Dynamics
For serious players and builders
who require ultimate performance from their banjo, Tom enters into the new
territory of alternative tone rings materials and tone chamber construction,
the effect of wood selection on banjo tone, head selection, tricks for
repairing banjos, explanation of compensated bridges and compound radius
necks.
Tom Nechville has been in the banjo business since 1989,
manufacturing professional banjos and related accessories. He has gained a
respected reputation among the nation's top builders as being a leader in
innovation and design. His patented Helimount, built-in capos, adjustable
neck attachment, beveled armrest, and compensated Enterprise bridges are
receiving acclaim from players worldwide. (see
www.nechville.com for a listing of endorsers who play Nechville)
Over the years, Tom has led numerous workshops on banjo setup and design all
over the world. His book, The Dynamics of Banjo Sound is a definitive
guide for setting up one’s banjo to achieve the sound you want.
Nechville Musical Products is always innovating to meet the changing
needs of modern musicians. Replacing more than seventy parts of a
traditional banjo, the Nechville Heli-Mount body tightens together much like
a jar on a lid; greatly reducing the assembly time and improving the banjo's
sound. His patented helical head tensioning Helimount and built-in capos,
adjustable neck attachment, beveled armrest, and compensated Enterprise
bridges are acclaimed by players worldwide.
Tom has spent years in development and in consultation with the world's top
players researching and finding ways to meet the needs of professionals. His
experience has led to the refinement of the electric banjo, which has
re-directed a new world-wide spotlight on the banjo. Nechville instruments
have appeared on MTV, the Olympics opening ceremonies, CMA Awards show,
numerous cable and Direct TV specials and in major live Country, Rock, Jazz
and Bluegrass concerts around the globe.
Web Links
Nechville Musical Products:
www.nechville.com
Banjo Revolution:
www.banjorev.com
Dynamics of Banjo Sound Workshop:
www.nechville.com/workshop.html
Products for
Sale
Exclusive inventory of Fine
Banjos, Armrests, Straps, Pickups, Parts, and Dynamics of Banjo sound Book,
and Helimount Video
Download:
Banjo Setup Step By Step (PDF)
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