Nechville Setup, Sound, and the Bluetone Setup/Model

Here's a great example of the different tones you can pull out of a Nechville with a few strategic changes to setup. Any sound from modern to traditional is possible. Hear Rich Stillman demonstrate the Bluetone model that he dreamt up with Tom Nechville that has a very distinguished sound due to some unique setup choices.

[@Dbmaiorana]

Hey! That's my banjo!!! (the second one). Thanks for featuring it, Rich. Such a great sounding and playing instrument

[@dangrant7271]

Very exciting! The difference up the neck is very noticeable.Will there be a different price point for the bluetone setup, or will it be standard on all Nechville models from here on out?

[@matz1321]

Will the new Bluetone setup work on the wooden Nechville tone ring? Great sound thanks!!

[@RichStillman]

The no-hole metal tone ring is central to this sound. We heard a big difference swapping in the no-hole in place of a 20-hole metal ring that was pretty much identical except for the holes. We didn't try a wood ring, but my guess is that it would sound very different than either of the metal ones.