We set up your instrument. Free shipping for many products! Just incredible solid tone like I’ve never had before. At least mine did. Personally, I like it better when it just clears the hoop. Just takes time to go thru and get this stuff listed. Every banjo, and every tailpiece has a sweet spot. I ended up throwing out that little lateral screw which is what everyone else seems to do also. It did not gain me much more low end, but then it has a maple neck and rim, I think. From there I might lower it a little if I want to lessen the overtones. AS-IS. Just tighten the mounting nut 1/12 to 1/6 a turn each time until you're happy with the sound. December 2016 kaybone - Posted - 09/25/2012:  10:53:18. I must say, I cannot believe what a difference in tone that Presto tailpiece had on my Gold Tone Banjo. It’s an 11” Vega Old Tyme Wonder with a frosted head, a 5/8” J. W. Hooks bridge, and La Bella 17 strings. DESCRIPTION. The main tailpiece factors affecting tone are mass, length and tension. Basses. 0 Comments Leave a Reply. Presto tail pieces will break if you put too much tension on them. They have a variety of tailpieces, including clamshells and Kerschners. Prucha Presto Tailpiece $ 39.45 – $ 112.38. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. There is usually that 'zone' where the Presto will sound its best. "This is my experience. The Waverly, coming somewhere in between the other two in length, was the right choice for this particular banjo. Look at many of the pre-war banjos that are so coveted. This is a budget-price lightweight tailpiece ideal for replacing similar tailpieces on period banjos or for use on banjos (like uke banjos) where weight is an important consideration. I set mine slightly lower than that by about 1/16" or less. Take of the resonator if it has one. now you can recheck the position of the bridge and the tailpiece to make sure the strings are centered within the neck. $27.50. MTBanjo - Posted - 09/25/2012:  09:38:31. Set-up in shop, the uke plays very well. 'Want Dobson 1867 to be more thumpy and muted' 16 min, 'HakodatenoHito(The woman at Hakodate) 2021/Feb/23' 39 min, 'Custom Hardwood Thinline Armrests' 3 hrs, 'BanjoMate Tone Enhancer, Plain Brass' 3 hrs, 'Good Day on Tuesday, 23 February, 2021' 6 hrs, 'New Big Foot All Old Barnwood Banjo Bridge' 6 hrs. Yep... a 19 cent bushing instantly made my Presto as solidly mounted as a Fults. Acoustic-Electric Guitars. Banjo Tailpiece-Presto old style, 4 or 5 string, nickel plated brass. (also you don't need that lateral tiny adjustment screw-toss it). The 'Clamshell' nickel plated, spring loaded, classic design tailpiece is often found on pre-war Gibson banjos. Just...sort let it do what it wants to do? I did not have any trouble at all keeping it parallel to the head, it just seems to naturally go there when I tightened up the strings. 6 results for presto banjo tailpiece. £49.85 Rogers Banjo Tailpiece-4 or 5 string, chrome plated brass. £69.05 Kershner Banjo Tailpiece-4 or 5 string, nickel plated brass. There are 5 holes in the back of the tailpiece for the strings to pass through; the strings themselves loop over 5 small "cut-out" lugs pressed out from the back of the tailpiece. I've seen several Prestos that practically lay flat just above the banjo's head, and others that hover angled down about 1/8" inch or so above the head. Make sure you retune your banjo and recheck the bridge placement after every adjustment. Every instrument is carefully set up and inspected prior to being shipped. 3) Now is a good time to clean the neck with some lemon oil and such. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. Shipping to 98052: Items in search results. I guess I just tried to find a good balance where the highs were clear without making the mids and bass get weak and muddy. Several other types have been used on the Gibson and they all can give you the sound you want. Your instrument is ready to play as soon as it arrives. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. On the internal bottom plate it has five 'fingers' that can be used with loop ended strings. Although, the lateral bridge position affects that too, and my bridge was in a good spot when I marked it. Nickel or Gold plated solid brass. Set the tailpiece to where it has just enough tension to keep the bridge in place. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. Hide these Google ads: join the Players Union! Do I need to have it in place before I put the strings on, or can I adjust it after the strings are on? C $127.67; 6 bids +C $54.53 shipping; From United States; Banjo Parts Presto Tailpiece Nickel Plated Brass NEW. Peghead Nation Instructor Evie Ladin The Presto muted the instrument too much and the No-Knot was a little too "open" (mushy) sounding. The nut under the flange, which looks just like all the head-tensioning nuts, is what will raise or lower it. ... We setup your instrument. The Presto weighed 2.1 ounces. I pretty much set mine up exactly as that picture suggests, but just a tad lower. FREE SHIPPING. Setting the Presto too low will generally give you more pronounced treble overtones and will dampen the banjos response (and will lead to the Presto breaking). Which is recommended? Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. Tailpieces also transmit a little sound to the rim of the banjo and they filter out some of the overtones. Once I had the tailpiece height where I wanted it, I sized the bushing on my belt sander and installed it. Some modern tailpieces are stamped … - Triple nickel-plated brass. I’ve owned a Deering Calico for 5 years, and have fiddlefarted with the stock tailpiece, had a Kerschner, and now a Fults... and that banjo can’t touch the ESS with the Presto. As for tone, I’m so happy, There’s no need to monkey with this banjo any more, or even think about a different tailpiece. Learn how to set up your banjo tailpiece with the Deering Quality Control Manager, Chad Kopotic. It measures 1" on the attachment area and 1 3/16" on the widest part on top. If you are looking for the traditional Scruggs bluegrass sound, our exact replica is exactly what you need. Thanks As a general guideline, you can think of the height of the presto above the tension hoop/head  as being the major player in its tone. proper' set-up for the Presto is the one that sounds the best, with your particular set-up. You are aiming to play a D note, just 1 octave higher. In this video Chad Kopotic focuses on setting up a Deering True Tone tailpiece. If the cover rattles, put some tape or felt on the underside of the cover, or just remove it. Constructed of nickel-plated stamped brass this tailpiece is made to last! Ultimately, I just made sure it wasn't touching the tension hoop and just put the strings back on and let it orient itself. Replacement Tailpiece for Banjo - Presto Tailpiece Vintage Gibson Presto Style - Nickel PlatedThis tailpiece is made by Recording King to Prewar Gibson Mastertone Banjo SpecsThis Recording King Banjo tailpiece will replace any 5 string or 4 string banjo tailpiece for Recording King Banjos, Goldtone Bluegrass Banjos ,Deering Banjos, Huber, Morgan Monroe, Gold Star … And is about 1 1/2" long. 10B) I think you can adjust it some after the strings ar on, but get it as close as you can to the height that you like with the strings off. It cleared it up up the neck also, since my GT was always a bit dead up there. As a general guideline, you can think of the height of the presto above the tension hoop/head as being the major player in its tone. Finish: Clear: Quantity. Gold Tone Music Group 3656 S. Hopkins Ave. Titusville, FL 32780 But I recommend experimenting. In the future I am considering changing out the rim and tone ring, but we'll see how this goes for a while. music store would have charged to complete all of the above steps) and you Tailpiece is adjustable, with clamshell design. 95. Price match promise. I should have made this change a long time ago. This tailpiece is also known as the 'Claw' tailpiece. I like Prucha Presto tailpieces on my bluegrass and open-back banjos. Oval hole for the third string. Grover Vintage Banjo "Presto" Ideal Tailpiece Cover, Antique. http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/245724, 'Want Dobson 1867 to be more thumpy and muted', 'HakodatenoHito(The woman at Hakodate) 2021/Feb/23', 'New Big Foot All Old Barnwood Banjo Bridge'.  ARCHIVED TOPIC: Presto tailpiece setup? Banjophobic - Posted - 03/31/2012:  12:02:20. proper' set-up for the Presto is the one that sounds the best, with your particular set-up. 5. Golden Gate P-118 Old Presto Style Banjo Tailpiece - Nickel. Considering the success others have with their Prestos getting that authentic bluegrass sound, it must be misunderstanding  mine. We're award winners. The screw in the back should be discarded-its useless.  Banjo Building, Setup, and Repair Don't worry it will be flopping all over the place now. Acoustic Guitars. Presto Tailpiece setup. People talk about setting it higher or lower or parrallel or whatever, but I don't understand how to actually do that. Made without a hinge in the style of the original Presto. I just did the adjustment by trial and error, listening each time and then adjusting the hanger bolt (I found that I needed to rest the banjo in the detached resonator to get an accurate reading on the sound). Free shipping to the United States on orders of $500 or more. Competitive shipping rates worldwide. Music Collectibles. Thats not to say the Presto works on every banjo, for every persons tastes, but they are not 'bad' tailpieces by any means. All Forums K. kolorowi@yahoo.com Junior Member. And, it is also not a mahogany Yates or Huber or anything at that price level. eagleisland - Posted - 03/31/2012:  10:47:04. As you reach proper tuning the tailpiece will move into a more parallel position. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. The setup man responded, "Those Price tailpieces kill the sound of a banjo. Is there a proper way to set up a Presto that actually aids a banjo's tone? sku: P118. 'Want Dobson 1867 to be more thumpy and muted' 16 min, 'HakodatenoHito(The woman at Hakodate) 2021/Feb/23' 39 min, 'Custom Hardwood Thinline Armrests' 3 hrs, 'BanjoMate Tone Enhancer, Plain Brass' 3 hrs, 'Good Day on Tuesday, 23 February, 2021' 6 hrs, 'New Big Foot All Old Barnwood Banjo Bridge' 6 hrs. I took it one step further and went to ACE hardware and got a bushing to put between the tailpiece bracket, and tailpiece. If the Presto is a little too high it goes crazy with buzziness and tinny resonances. Posted by Milwaukee Matzen on February 13, 2021 at 22:03 in Classic Banjo; View Discussions; I just started playing on a new to me banjo. That way I can tighten the Presto down solid and it doesn’t move. If you lower it just a little, the irritating buzzing goes away. The suggestion above about making sure the strings are centered in the neck is a good one I think. This is what I do (see below). We're award winners. This taipiece can be fitted to 5-string and 4-string banjos. I have not found the angle to be really important as all my Prestos are at slightly different angles having been bent at some point, due to either string tension or actual adjustment bending.Gerry. Make sure that both of the "output tabs", (for lack of a better term), of the tailpiece are level and in line with each other. Greg Deering designed this Goodtime tailpiece to give the customer adjustability and great sound. I still don't understand how to adjust the thing. Joe the banjo guy - Posted - 09/25/2012:  08:49:10. No wolf/overtones/sympathetic/tinniness/etc... none of that. A high tailpiece will give you a sound filled with overtones and plenty of bass. I didn't believe this, so I took a Price tailpiece and a Presto tailpiece, both of them current manufacture, down to the post office and weighed them on the postal scale. Many of the holy grail banjos that have the classic flathead tone, also have Prestos installed. 10) Play like crazy! They weigh three times what the Presto tailpiece weighs." I didn't realize what a big difference it would make! You all were right; looser brought out the lower frequencies, tighter brought out the highs more. All Forums Check that the tailpiece nut is secure. You don't have to use a Presto for that. A favorite banjo tailpiece that has been re-engineered closer to pre-war specs. Also available in a polished unplated model, suitable for engraving or matching a vintage look on new builds or restorations. Check the bow (curvature) of your banjo's neck. to assure uniform height of the stretcher band around the entire circumference sequence. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2021 Banjo Hangout. kmwaters - Posted - 03/31/2012:  10:29:49. Vintage Grover Presto 4-String Banjo Tailpiece for Gibson Banjo. I never even really thought of that and I guess I just lucked out because my string positions vs. the neck are fine. Of the three, the Waverly was the hands down winner. It looks to be nickel and has"Grover Patent Presto Ideal" stamped on the end. I know there are many negative opinions about the Presto, but Ive found some of them come from the thing not being adjusted properly for the banjo's set-up. 7) Put the remaining strings on with just enough tension so that they are taut. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/232650, wuzapicker - Posted - 03/31/2012:  10:15:56. Once you get it in the proper spot, it will be very stable.