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Post by alexkirtley on Oct 5, 2014 0:22:35 GMT
I have an old Windsor banjo which I like however the neck does not have a truss rod in it, it has a small amount of bend in it but nothing excessive...yet.
Is it possible to have a truss rod installed in the neck, what may it cost?
I have considered selling it and getting a banjo with a truss rod but alot of the banjo's I have seen around the price of what I may get for mine seem cheap looking banjo's
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Post by alexkirtley on Oct 5, 2014 12:19:54 GMT
I had a think and I have decided just to sell the banjo, less of a hassle.
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Post by Martin on Oct 5, 2014 15:43:22 GMT
Buying a new neck and fitting it to your Windsor pot might be a cheaper and overall better solution. Happens all the time these days (e.g. Vega pot and Fawley neck) and serves to lengthen the life of classic banjos. What a pity you weren't in a position to look at the Ozark Whyte Laydie banjo I had on here last month - I was amazed at the quality of it, and for the money it was incredible - great neck and loud, clear sound. Hope you get what you're looking for Alex  |
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Post by alexkirtley on Oct 5, 2014 16:18:45 GMT
That would be an idea, but I am also saving up for a lovely Taylor 355 12 string, so I am thinking the funds would be better put towards that then I can just get by without a banjo for a while
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Post by keithambridge on Oct 6, 2014 15:17:21 GMT
You could re-fret the neck with frets that have a thicker tang than the existing ones, this could lessen the neck relief but it is a bit hit and miss!
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Post by colan on Oct 28, 2014 17:18:50 GMT
You could re-fret the neck with frets that have a thicker tang than the existing ones, this could lessen the neck relief but it is a bit hit and miss! What a clever and elegant solution ! |
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Post by ujb on Dec 21, 2014 19:06:48 GMT
I agree with Martin. Having rebuilt/reworked a dozen or more banjos before finally building one I liked, the option of buying a new neck is very straight forward. You could go with something stock or even have it customized to your liking. Good luck how ever you choose to go.
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