rock_and_roll_camera
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Hey guys, I'm so happy. After an AGONISING 4 day wait, my banjo uke came yesterday, first thing in the morning. Was horrible though as I had some (some being a hell of a lot) painting to do so unwrapped her, checked her over then had to basically go DIY all day. Was pretty late by the time I got to spend time with her. Gave her a clean and re-strung her.
The thing that I'm not sure about though is the head skin. How tight should it be? It struck me as being looser then I imagined it would be but then having never touched a banjo or banjo uke I couldn't be sure. Now she's all strung up though she's lovely to play but I just can't help thinking she sounds a bit "wooly" y'know? A bit thick and muted? Anyays, I wondered if could be the skin?
I'm gonna have to get a pro. set-up I think, the strings don't seem to be sitting quite in alignment and the bridge has been moved at some point, although right now it's sitting at soprano length. So gotta find somebody to set this thing up with ain't gonna be easy!?
She's a beauty though, the neck is strange, really heavy, thick and deep but so nice to hold. Will get some pictures up shortly. Any help would be very greatly appreciated!
Cheers guys!
The thing that I'm not sure about though is the head skin. How tight should it be? It struck me as being looser then I imagined it would be but then having never touched a banjo or banjo uke I couldn't be sure. Now she's all strung up though she's lovely to play but I just can't help thinking she sounds a bit "wooly" y'know? A bit thick and muted? Anyays, I wondered if could be the skin?
I'm gonna have to get a pro. set-up I think, the strings don't seem to be sitting quite in alignment and the bridge has been moved at some point, although right now it's sitting at soprano length. So gotta find somebody to set this thing up with ain't gonna be easy!?
She's a beauty though, the neck is strange, really heavy, thick and deep but so nice to hold. Will get some pictures up shortly. Any help would be very greatly appreciated!
Cheers guys!