Records
Your search returned 576 Results
Refined by : Audio Visual Collections 2016 Banjo Construction Photographic Collection Musical instruments
- Iconographic browsing
- Results per page : 50
-
Nechville- Peghead
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Peghead
Nechville Musical Products Company uses various shapes for different models of their banjos. This shape is known as the "Geometric" and is associated with the Phantom model. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Fifth String
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Fifth String
The Phantom model has a tunneled fifth string. At the fifth fret, the string enters a brass tube that runs inside the neck and ends at the tailpiece. This eliminates the fifth string peg at this part of the neck and allows it to be on the peghead with the other four The Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel Hardware
The neck dowel is held in place at two points as it passes through the rim. On the tailpiece end the end pin holds it in place, on the neck end, the neck brace holds it in place. In this photograph we see the three pieces of the neck brace in place and holding the neck against the rim. The metal rod passes through a hole in the dowel and fits in the two small indentations in the bracket in this photo. The screw in the bracket is used to exert pressure on the rim and helps hold the neck in place. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Bacon and Day- Dissasembled
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dissasembled
1927 Bacon and Day Silver Bell No. 1 completely dissasembled. This particular banjo has a non-standard fretboard inlay that was most likely due to a fretboard replacement at some point in time. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Gibson- Butch Robins- Head
Gibson- Butch Robins- Head
The original skin head that came on Butch Robins' 1930 Gibson RB4. Butch Robins was born May 12, 1949 in Lebanon, Virginia and has been a professional musician most of his life. In addition to a successful solo career, he was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper's band, Charlie Moore's band, the New Grass Revival and other bands. He currently lives in Virginia and is still a working musician. Orville Gibson founded The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. Over the years the company has changed names and locations and today is known as Gibson Brands, Inc and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The company is known for having made some of the finest banjos, mandolins and guitars. -
Gibson- Butch Robins- Wrench
Gibson- Butch Robins- Wrench
The original wrench that came with Butch Robins' 1930 Gibson RB4. The wrench was used to tighten nuts on the hooks that create tension in the banjo head. Butch Robins was born May 12, 1949 in Lebanon, Virginia and has been a professional musician most of his life. In addition to a successful solo career, he was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper's band, Charlie Moore's band, the New Grass Revival and other bands. He currently lives in Virginia and is still a working musician. Orville Gibson founded The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. Over the years the company has changed names and locations and today is known as Gibson Brands, Inc and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The company is known for having made some of the finest banjos, mandolins and guitars. -
Gibson- Butch Robins- Thumbscrews
Gibson- Butch Robins- Thumbscrews
Thumbscrews from Butch Robins' 1990s era Gibson Granada. Thumbscrews, in conjunction with the flange, brackets, and resonator lugs hold the resonator to the banjo pot. Butch Robins was born May 12, 1949 in Lebanon, Virginia and has been a professional musician most of his life. In addition to a successful solo career, he was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper's band, Charlie Moore's band, the New Grass Revival and other bands. He currently lives in Virginia and is still a working musician. Orville Gibson founded The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. Over the years the company has changed names and locations and today is known as Gibson Brands, Inc and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The company is known for having made some of the finest banjos, mandolins and guitars. -
Gibson- Butch Robins- Flange
Gibson- Butch Robins- Flange
Section of the original flange that came on Butch Robins' 1930 Gibson RB4. Butch Robins was born May 12, 1949 in Lebanon, Virginia and has been a professional musician most of his life. In addition to a successful solo career, he was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper's band, Charlie Moore's band, the New Grass Revival and other bands. He currently lives in Virginia and is still a working musician. Orville Gibson founded The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. Over the years the company has changed names and locations and today is known as Gibson Brands, Inc and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The company is known for having made some of the finest banjos, mandolins and guitars. -
Gibson- Butch Robins- Bridge
Gibson- Butch Robins- Bridge
The original inlayed bridge that came with Butch Robins' 1930 Gibson RB4. The bridge is maple with an ebony cap. Butch Robins was born May 12, 1949 in Lebanon, Virginia and has been a professional musician most of his life. In addition to a successful solo career, he was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper's band, Charlie Moore's band, the New Grass Revival and other bands. He currently lives in Virginia and is still a working musician. Orville Gibson founded The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. Over the years the company has changed names and locations and today is known as Gibson Brands, Inc and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The company is known for having made some of the finest banjos, mandolins and guitars. -
Bacon and Day- Tuning Pegs
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Tuning Pegs
Original Grover Patent tuners that came on this 1927 B&D Silver Bell No. 1. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Gibson- Butch Robins- Resonator
Gibson- Butch Robins- Resonator
Side and bottom joint of Butch Robins' 1930 RB4. Also seen here is the factory order number. Butch Robins was born May 12, 1949 in Lebanon, Virginia and has been a professional musician most of his life. In addition to a successful solo career, he was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper's band, Charlie Moore's band, the New Grass Revival and other bands. He currently lives in Virginia and is still a working musician. Orville Gibson founded The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. Over the years the company has changed names and locations and today is known as Gibson Brands, Inc and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The company is known for having made some of the finest banjos, mandolins and guitars. -
Bacon and Day- Tonering
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Tonering
B&D Silver Bell tonerings consisted of two pieces, a brass rod and a metal ring. The brass rod sat inside the metal ring and the metal ring sat atop the wooden rim. This particular tone ring is known as a "no hole" ring as it does not have holes drilled through the sides of the metal ring. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Gibson- Butch Robins- Wrench
Gibson- Butch Robins- Wrench
The original wrench that came with Butch Robins' 1930 Gibson RB4. The wrench was used to tighten nuts on the hooks that create tension in the banjo head. Butch Robins was born May 12, 1949 in Lebanon, Virginia and has been a professional musician most of his life. In addition to a successful solo career, he was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper's band, Charlie Moore's band, the New Grass Revival and other bands. He currently lives in Virginia and is still a working musician. Orville Gibson founded The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. Over the years the company has changed names and locations and today is known as Gibson Brands, Inc and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The company is known for having made some of the finest banjos, mandolins and guitars. -
Recording King- T36 Dissassembled
Recording King- T36 Dissassembled
Completely dissasembled 2015 Recording King T36 tenor banjo. Recording King is a brand of instrument currently owned by The Music Link Corporation and is located in Hayward California. The brand was originally a house brand of instruments made for the Montgomery Ward company. -
Bacon and Day- Dowel
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Bacon and Day- Dowel
This photograph shows, on the far left, the heel of the neck and teh dowel coming out from the neck. The Bacon Banjo Company was in Groton, Connecticut and was owned and operated by Fred Bacon and David L. Day. The company was started by Fred Bacon in 1906 in Forest Dale, Vermont and later moved to Groton, Connecticut. David L. Day joined the company in 1922. The company was destroyed by a hurricane in 1938 and the business was later sold to Gretsch.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Gibson- Butch Robins- Neck
Gibson- Butch Robins- Neck
Neck to pot joint of Butch Robins' 1930 Gibson RB4. Butch Robins was born May 12, 1949 in Lebanon, Virginia and has been a professional musician most of his life. In addition to a successful solo career, he was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper's band, Charlie Moore's band, the New Grass Revival and other bands. He currently lives in Virginia and is still a working musician. Orville Gibson founded The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902. Over the years the company has changed names and locations and today is known as Gibson Brands, Inc and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The company is known for having made some of the finest banjos, mandolins and guitars. -
Recording King- Tension Band
Recording King- Tension Band
Underside of the tension band. The tension band's primary job is to create and maintain tension on the banjo head. This is done in conjunction with the hooks and flange. The banjo hooks hold onto the tension band on one end, and are affixed to the flange on the other end. To accomodate the 24 hooks, and to increase the stability of the system, this band has 24 indentations machined into it. This is a very stable design. Recording King is a brand of instrument currently owned by The Music Link Corporation and is located in Hayward California. The brand was originally a house brand of instruments made for the Montgomery Ward company. -
Slingerland- Hooks
Slingerland- Hooks
Hooks and nuts work in conjunction with the flange and the tension band to apply and adjust tension to the banjo head. This particular banjo has what are known as flat hooks. This banjo is thought to be a 1930s era Slingerland. The Slingerland Musical Instrument Mfg. Co. was based in Chicago, Illinois and was owned and operated by H.H. Slingerland. The company changed names several times, including The Slingerland Banjo Company, Slingerland Banjo and Drum Company and others. -
Slingerland- Tuning Pegs
Slingerland- Tuning Pegs
Grover Patent Two Tab tuning pegs. Three are original and one is a replacement. This banjo is thought to be a 1930s era Slingerland. The Slingerland Musical Instrument Mfg. Co. was based in Chicago, Illinois and was owned and operated by H.H. Slingerland. The company changed names several times, including The Slingerland Banjo Company, Slingerland Banjo and Drum Company and others. -
Lange Made Reser Model Banjo- Tailpiece
Lange Made Reser Model Banjo- Tailpiece
Detail of the main part of the tailpiece. This banjo was made by the William Lange banjo company sometime between 1925 and 1939. In 1897, Lange and his partner, Rettburg had a banjo company in New York City making a variety of banjos until 1922 when Lange took over and renamed the company Wm L Lange. Among other banjos, Lange made or was associated with Orpheum and Paramount banjos. Due to the success of Lange made instruments, he also began making lower priced instruments for entry level players. At that time, customers desiring their own name on the peghead could contract with Lange to build them and this banjo falls in that category upon the request of Harry Reser. Harry Reser was a famous banjoist who lived 1896-1965. He was well known for his lightning-fast playing and his teaching materials. In the 1920s he was regarded by many as the country's best banjoist. -
Slingerland- Dowel Hardware
Slingerland- Dowel Hardware
The neck dowel is held in place at two points as it passes through the rim. On the tailpiece end the end pin holds it in place, on the neck end, the neck brace holds it in place. In this photograph we see the three pieces of the neck brace. The metal rod passes through a hole in the dowel and fits in the two small indentations in the bracket in this photo. The screw in the bracket is used to exert pressure on the rim and helps hold the neck in place. The third piece fits around the dowel and is the piece between the wooden rim and the bracket piece. This banjo is thought to be a 1930s era Slingerland. The Slingerland Musical Instrument Mfg. Co. was based in Chicago, Illinois and was owned and operated by H.H. Slingerland. The company changed names several times, including The Slingerland Banjo Company, Slingerland Banjo and Drum Company and others. -
Slingerland- Dowel Hardware
Slingerland- Dowel Hardware
Square metal sleeve that sits at the end of the dowel stick. This sleeve adds strength to the end of the dowel that is held in place by a large screw. This banjo is thought to be a 1930s era Slingerland. The Slingerland Musical Instrument Mfg. Co. was based in Chicago, Illinois and was owned and operated by H.H. Slingerland. The company changed names several times, including The Slingerland Banjo Company, Slingerland Banjo and Drum Company and others. -
Lange Made Reser Model Banjo- Bridge
Lange Made Reser Model Banjo- Bridge
Original bridge that came with this banjo. The bridge is two footed and is made from one piece of wood, probably maple. This banjo was made by the William Lange banjo company sometime between 1925 and 1939. In 1897, Lange and his partner, Rettburg had a banjo company in New York City making a variety of banjos until 1922 when Lange took over and renamed the company Wm L Lange. Among other banjos, Lange made or was associated with Orpheum and Paramount banjos. Due to the success of Lange made instruments, he also began making lower priced instruments for entry level players. At that time, customers desiring their own name on the peghead could contract with Lange to build them and this banjo falls in that category upon the request of Harry Reser. Harry Reser was a famous banjoist who lived 1896-1965. He was well known for his lightning-fast playing and his teaching materials. In the 1920s he was regarded by many as the country's best banjoist. -
Nechville- Bridge
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Bridge
The Nechville Enterprise Bridge. This bridge is constructed of Maple and has an Ebony cap. The bridge is compensated in two plains to correct some of the intonation problems generally associated with banjos. The Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Resonator
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Resonator
The resonator is a wooden shell that is attached to the flange by means of four lugs and four thumbscrews. Soundwaves bounce off the resonator and are directed away from the player and towards the listener. This photograph shows the inside of the resonator and includes the Stelling Trademark stamp. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Bridge
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Bridge
The Nechville Enterprise Bridge. This bridge is constructed of Maple and has an Ebony cap. The bridge is compensated in two plains to correct some of the intonation problems generally associated with banjos. The Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Armrest
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Armrest
Side and top of the Nechville Comfort Bevel armrest. This armrest is made of wood and is beveled on the top surface for the comfort of the player. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Tailpiece
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Tailpiece
This photograph shows how the tailpiece applies downward pressure on the strings and in turn, the bridge. There is a school of thought that banjo tone can be changed by the amount of downward pressure the tailpiece applies to the strings. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Tailpiece
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Tailpiece
Top view of the Nechville Inline Tailpiece showing the string attachment points, and the holes/slots the strings are put through so that the tailpiece can exert downward pressure on the strings. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville-Neck
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville-Neck
This photograph shows the place where the neck joins the Heli-Mount Frame on a Nechville banjo. The brass piece fits inside a hole in the neck (the piece has been turned up to show the hole) and a screw in the bottom of the neck fits into the hole in the brass piece. This attachnent is called the Flux Capacitor in a Nevhcille banjo. The neck has a curve that matches that of the frame and with this system, one can change the string height by loosening the screw and re-angling the neck along this curve. Nechville Heli-Mount Frame has a curved metal Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Tension Band
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Tension Band
The Stelling Pivot-Pin Tailpiece is generally held in place only by the tension of the strings- however, the tension band has two small indentations that two screws in the tailpiece sit in for increased stability. Those indentations are visible in this photograph. The tension band's primary job is to create and maintain tension on the banjo head. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Dissasembled
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Dissasembled
All parts of a Stelling Whitestar banjo. Please note, the tone ring is not visible in this photograph (it is under the banjo head in this photo). Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Bridge
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Bridge
The Nechville Enterprise Bridge. This bridge is constructed of Maple and has an Ebony cap. The bridge is compensated in two plains to correct some of the intonation problems generally associated with banjos. The Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Thumbscrews
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Thumbscrews
These four thumbscrews attach the resonator to the flange. Four lugs sit in the side of the resonator for these screws to screw into. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Tailpiece
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Tailpiece
Underside of the Nechville Inline Tailpiece showing the three adjustment screws as well as the holes/slots used to exert downward pressure on the strings. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Tailpiece
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Tailpiece
The Nechville Inline Tailpiece is held in place against the Heli-Mount Frame solely by the pressure of the strings. The three screws visible in this photograph are used to increase the distance between the frame and the tailpiece. Also seen here are the points that the banjo strings attach to the tailpiece. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Tension Band
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Tension Band
This is an "inside" view of the tension band and shows where the band was affixed (welded?) together. This inside part is not visible in the assembled banjo because it surrounds the banjo head. The tension band's primary job is to create and maintain tension on the banjo head. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Tension Band
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Tension Band
The banjo hooks hold onto the tension band. To accomodate the 24 hooks, and to increase the stability of the system, this band has 24 indentations machined into it. Note the downward angle of the indentations and how they match the angle of the hook part of the banjo hooks. This is a very stable design. The tension band's primary job is to create and maintain tension on the banjo head. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Tone Ring
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Tone Ring
Stelling banjos have what is known as the Wedge-Fitted Pot Assembly. What that means is the upper section of the wooden rim and lower section of the metal tone ring fit together as if two wedges were stacked on top of each other so that they made a square. In other words, if you drew a square and then drew a diagonal line through that square, the bottom part would represent the rim and the top part would represent the tone ring. This photograph shows that the metal tone ring is bevelled, the part on the left of this photograph would touch the head and the part on the right would sit on the wooden rim. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Thumbscrews
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Thumbscrews
These four thumbscrews attach the resonator to the Heli-Mount frame. Four brass lugs sit in the side of the resonator for these screws to screw into. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Tailpiece
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Tailpiece
Underside of the Nechville Inline Tailpiece showing the three adjustment screws as well as the holes/slots used to exert downward pressure on the strings. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Tone Ring
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Tone Ring
Stelling banjos have what is known as the Wedge-Fitted Pot Assembly. What that means is the upper section of the wooden rim and lower section of the metal tone ring fit together as if two wedges were stacked on top of each other so that they made a square. In other words, if you drew a square and then drew a diagonal line through that square, the bottom part would represent the rim and the top part would represent the tone ring. This photograph shows the metal tone ring. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Nechville- Thumbscrews
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Nechville- Thumbscrews
These four thumbscrews attach the resonator to the Heli-Mount frame. Four brass lugs sit in the side of the resonator for these screws to screw into. Nechville Musical Products Company is located in Bloomington, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Tom Nechville.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
-
Stelling- Tailpiece
- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Stelling- Tailpiece
The Stelling Pivot-Pin Tailpiece is held in place against the tension band mostly by the pressure of the strings. The tension band has two very small indentions to keep the tailpiece straight but generally, only string pressure keeps it in place. The tailpiece can be adjusted by three screws that are used to increase the distance between the tension band and the tailpiece. Strings attach at the screws at the back of the tailpiece, run over the top and then are pushed under the metal tabs (shown in this photo) to apply downward pressure on the strings, which in turn apply downward pressure on the bridge. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling. Stelling Banjo Works, Ltd is located in Heards, Virginia and is owned and operated by Geoff Stelling.- Creator
- Bennett, Bud, 1963-
Showing 1-50 of 576 records.