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Hal Leonard

How to Set Up the Best Sounding Banjo

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This renowned author walks banjo players through masterful techniques to maximize the performance of their instrument. Step-by-step instructions cover: tone chamber fit, tailpiece angle, bridge selection, neck angle and heel fit, head adjustments, air chamber tap-tuning and resonator adjustments, string gauge selection, head selection, and much more. Each chapter provides a detailed background and analysis of the parts to be adjusted and explores the differences between archtop, flattop, tube-and-plate, and one-piece flange banjos. More than 100 photos, illustrations and charts make this technical guide easy to follow. To round out this already unique text, amplifications tips are provided by legendary banjo player extraordinaire Earl Scruggs, considered the father of bluegrass music. 80 pages, 9″ x 12″ Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hal Leonard


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1999


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0793589983


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 82


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.23 x 12 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,324,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #179 in Banjo Songbooks #274 in Banjos (Books) #1,076 in Folk & Traditional Music (Books)


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Great Book !
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025 by GARDIN
    • This is an important read.
Format: Paperback
I recommend this book for any banjo lover who has a remote interest in how their instrument works. There is a good deal of information to consider for some one who plans to do even small tweaks to their instrument, and the information will provide a basis for assessing the quality of an instrument that you may be considering for purchase. My only complaint is that it is a short read, and I would prefer to be bombarded with minutia of information for hours when I decide to nerd out on a subject. I recommend this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019 by lake
    • Great set up book
Format: Paperback
After many years of tinkering around with banjos it is great to have some good technological information. I like the rating of adjusting your banjo from difficult adjustments to easy ones. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a banjo and is not afraid to work on it himself. Great reference book ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014 by Jerrold J. Pawloski
    • It's a book
Format: Paperback
This could weigh you down with theory, but it's a good reference to have. Nothing compares with experience when it comes to setting up a banjo. The reader should keep in mind that there is no "ONE" formula. Couple intuition with experience and add the science and the job becomes less daunting. Siminoff tends to micro-anaylyze a lot of ideas. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2013 by beeguy
    • A must read for the serious enthusiast
Format: Paperback
Siminoff takes you as far as you care to go in understanding how your strange musical machine actually works. What he offers is not opinion, but fact backed up by knowledge, testing and research as well as a sound musical background. You can't go wrong with this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014 by Chas.
    • The Finer Points for Better Sound
Format: Paperback
All the important details from an expert. Questions you didn't know enough to ask are answered. What to try . . and why! If you play banjo, you should own this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014 by Thomas Howen
    • LOTS OF GOOD INFO
Format: Paperback
This is a book every banjo player should own. The author is very qualified as a musician and luthier. His instructions are easy to follow and the photos, drawings and illustrations are very helpfull. My only gripe is that more visual aids would be nice. Probably a DVD would be the iceing on the cake. I feel that I got my money worth from this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2008 by banja john
    • Great Book
Format: Paperback
I have read this book more than once and keep going back to it. If you want to understand how the banjo works and how you can tweek yours to sound even better this is the book to have. Even if you are not into doing the work yourself the book is still a great resource. I most highly recommend it!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013 by Rod Builder

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