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Don Julian

Posted by Roosterman on September 15, 2009 at 11:14am

Quick build 4 stringer to try out a few new things for me. Usually my neck sticks out both ends of the box and is heeled, but went for a single thickness with the brass hinge, the neck is glued to the lid instead of the base, new soundholes and non-scarfed headstock... I like my usual methods better, but its good to experiment!It sounds really bright acoustically - cos of the banjo bridge?

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Robert Christopher Hill November 1, 2010 at 3:02pm

I'll give that a shot. Thanks man.
Roosterman November 1, 2010 at 5:23am

Im guessing here Robert, but is that because the tailpiece is narrower than the bridge? If so, and if your bridge isnt cut very deep, the strings will naturally try topull straight as you tune up. Either use a wider tail so the strings are already in line, or use a taller bridge with a deeper slot.
Robert Christopher Hill November 1, 2010 at 3:45am

Nice work on tail piece. I'm trying to use that idea for a six string with an acoustic guitar bridge, but i can't seem to get the strings to rest in the right place on the saddle. Is it easier with the banjo bridge?
Roosterman September 18, 2009 at 2:44pm

Thanks Will - banjo, canjo, cbg... it all feeds the building addiction!!
Will Carter September 17, 2009 at 4:18am

The banjo bridges are great... until put on a dobro or canjo - then the sound is more banjo like than CBG like (I think) as I have just spoken to Ted about it last night...Looks great Ben!
Roosterman September 17, 2009 at 4:10am

Hehe, its yours bro!
JUJU September 16, 2009 at 4:45pm

Hey that box has my name all over it (Don Julian) hehe! , looks good bro , great sound holes
juju :-)
Roosterman September 16, 2009 at 3:42pm

Thanks mate - Il be using those banjo bridges again fer sure
Cogdell boy (Robert J.) September 16, 2009 at 8:32am

Great clean look , I like it .. Got to try one of those banjo bridges.. another nice build Ben.
Roosterman September 16, 2009 at 4:40am

Thanks again chaps. I cant take any credit for the hinge bit - I'v seen loads of them, and I think I pinched the welding-rod-to-hold-the-strings off you Cajun! Lol
Yup, those banjo bridges are cool - Il definately be using those again. And I think you'll be seeing those intergalactic soundholes to... quick, easy and effective.