Most require this and that to install the tailpiece. I suspect that the payoff is not as great for plectrum banjos and five string banjos because the downward forces on the bridge are not as great or as poorly distributed as they are on a tenor with traditional tuning. Slide the bridge down toward the tailpiece until it is approximately two-thirds of the way down the head of the banjo. So my banjo is different from most models. So you move the bridge toward the tailpiece a tad to compensate. Start the tuning process with the Oettinger 'finger' highest on the smallest string and lowest on the largest string. Banjo sound is very subjective and the Oettinger makes getting the sound you want achievable. Learn how to set up your banjo tailpiece with the Deering Quality Control Manager, Chad Kopotic. So you can imagine what the boat does when the passengers start to jiggle in their seats when the banjo is played! I had to get rid of the extra nut and replace it with a new washer and a locking split ring washer which turned out rather nice. Banjo Tailpiece, Banjo Tailpiece for 5 String Banjo Parts Replacement Chrome Plated Luthier Maker: Amazon.ca: Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio This is a Genuine Gibson Banjo Tailpiece with all the Adjustments. Sweet dude, but any idea how to install a tailpiece onto a Framus Dixi 6/74? Adjusting The Fingers Start the tuning process with the Oettinger 'finger' highest on the smallest string and lowest on the largest string. This Gibson Bow Tie Tailpiece does not have a tailpiece bracket. The downward pressure on the 3rd and 4th strings has been increased and the downward pressure on the 1st, 2nd and 5th strings has been reduced. Note: For this exercise, tune the banjo the way it was probably set up to play. It makes a huge difference on my Gibson.". "The effectiveness of the Oettinger tailpiece probably varies with tuning but it often greatly improves the sound of a tenor banjo because the tuning varies so much across the strings. If the action needs raising, loosen the outside nut and tighten the inside nut. On this 5 String Oettinger you can see that the 1st string has less downward pressure than the fourth. Please forgive this simple analogy but it helped me: If you think of the bridge as a little boat floating on the banjo head, each of these strings is like a passenger in the boat and the passengers differ greatly in weights. A basic one-piece tailpiece based on a 1920's design. Check/Adjust Coordinator Rod(s) If you can get the neck into playable condition without messing with the coordinator rods, great. The Tailpiece that comes on the Goodtime banjo can be adjusted up or down. When you hear the richest sound (indicating harmonics are strong) go to the next string and repeat this process. They aren't cheap, but I have found that Fielding tailpieces are the best modern tailpieces for nylons nowadays, and they're easy to fit on any modern banjo including the Goodtime. Elton Banjo Tailpiece $15.00. SELECTING AND ADJUSTING A TAILPIECE Banjo Setup File #6 The correct tailpiece can make a radical difference in tone. If the action needs to be lowered (which is usually the case), loosen the inside nut and tighten the outside nut. In the picture to the right you can see a typical set up that works in most situations. I have recently taken up the Ukulele after over 20 years of struggling to learn guitar and failing because I⦠Frank wrote this regarding his four string banjos but the technique is true for all Oettinger tailpieces. Put the Bridge On and Tune the Banjo - Figure out which end of the bridge needs to go under the skinny strings, put the bridge under the strings, and start tightening the strings until the bridge stays in place by itself. By far the best tailpiece made today. The bar from the tailpiece drops down through that hole and screw in the locking nut. Tailpiece Adjustment. That left tension as the only variable I could adjust while actually playing, and the only tailpiece that had a mechanism to adjust tension was the Waverly; which might have given it a slight advantage over the other two. Made of solid brass with nickel plating, this tailpiece is a bit heavier than the Old Style Presto. This downward force on the bridge is less for the lower pitched D string, even less for the G, and lowest for the low C string. This ensures that the string runs down the whole length of the finger. The Stelling âpivot-pinâ tailpiece can be adjusted up, down. Hold the banjo in the lap and reach around the far side of the banjo with the left hand and turn the Oettinger adjustment screw AS you pluck the string...pluck..listen...turn...and repeat. The usual adjustment of the Oettinger tailpiece is with the treble strings having reduced downward pressure and the bass strings having increased downward pressure. Coordinator Rods: A love hate relationship. Reproduced here with the kind permission of the original author, Frank Geiger, is probably the clearest explanation I have found of how to adjust the fingers of an Oettinger tailpiece. There are NO markings on this tailpiece. One is the Price Straightline tailpiece. left, right, or in and out simply by turning the large thumb screw (for up/down adjustments) or the first and fifth string retaining screws (pivot pins) in or out as necessary (for sideways and in/out adjustments). 2. Very slight coordinator rod adjustment can be made by ï¬rst loosening the inner and outer nuts under the tailpiece. A string with no knot (hence the name) is passed down between the cam and the body (photo 2). Tenor or GB Banjo and it is Nickel Plated. Intonation is the idea of the banjo being in tune all along the fingerboard and is largely determined by the correct positioning of the bridge. There is no adjusting mechanism on it. A tailpiece bracket or endbolt is needed for installation. Depending on how the bridge is positioned can often be the difference between an incredible sounding banjo and a lousy one. 5) Put the Presto on and adjust that bottom nut that goes into the flange so that when you pull up and lift on the tailpiece by hand its approximately the height it is in that picture posted. No! No Knot Od Time Banjo Style Tailpiece(P-115)Used on many banjos in the early 1900's and still popular for the old-time open-back banjo.Nickel plated brass Non adjustable Bolt and nut included This no knot tailpiece is a perfect replacement for the design that works best on open back and old time banjos. Try to hold that position and tighten the Oettinger adjustment screw with the other hand. You can shorten this process by pushing down on the Oettinger 'finger' slowly while plucking the string and you will hear the best sound from that string when the 'finger' is the right distance from the head. Having your tailpiece adjusted properly on your banjo will give your its fullest, clearest tone. Traditional tenor banjo tuning is CGDA, lowest to highest. The tailpiece attaches to the banjo by means of a single nut & bolt through the bottom - though it is possible to attach it with a single bolt or woodscrew through the cut-out in the back, using a suitable spacer. If the action is too high, loosen the nut inside the rim and tighten the outside nut. In this video Chad Kopotic focuses on setting up a Deering True Tone tailpiece. Once the strings are loose enough, lift the bridge up so it can stand upright under the strings. I did have some issues anchoring the tailpiece to my banjo.