You've probably heard of a basket case. Well this banjo arrived in a basket so I guess it fits the bill. Support: / rosastringworks Website: www.rosastring...
I used your super glue trick yesterday, letting it sit for 20-30 seconds or so before hitting it with the accelerator. Worked like a charm on a drop fill finish repair. Thank you and keep those vids rolling!!!🙏👍👍👍
The best metal polish ever made is this stuff called “Neverdull” it comes in a silver can. It’s cotton wadding impregnated with polishing chemical/compound. That stuff is amazing!
Several years ago I tried to learn how to play the banjo. A friend gave me a cheap one that he had. One night I pick up the banjo and start strumming/plucking on it. I notice something that looks like a gray string hanging out of it. It was a mouses tail! He had crawled inside and camped out. He wasn’t moving at this point. So I thought he had a heart attack and died! But a little while later he came to and took off. I can only imagine how awful it must have been for that little guy inside that banjo.
Hi Jerry 👋 A cabinet maker taught me how to get coffee cup rings and milky stains out with ooo wire wool and pure bee's wax, I get the wax warm and impregnated in the wire wool and run it in small circles, I've fixed countless tables and pieces furniture with this method for the last thirty years 😉👍
Back to my Aristocrat Custon Built Banjo I purchased on Facebook last year, the action was back up to about .160+ at the 12th fret, I forget how low I was able to get it before with a 1/2" bridge. The issue is there is a single connector rod that has RH threads on both ends. The neck end threads into a large nut (5/8" flats) that hold the neck on, no small stud to keep it in place. The tail piece end screws in the post that hold the tail piece J-hook and jams against the J-hook. I ordered a single connector rod set from stewmac for plan B. Lying in bed tossing and turning being kept awake I came up with all sorts of things I could try. The connector rod is only 6mm in diameter, so a hole is not hold or turn is not there. So scratching my scalp raw it came to me, the jam nut inside the pot goes against the large neck nut not the tail piece, the only way to adjust the rod is to remove the tail piece and use it to adjust the rod in and out of the neck nut 6mm end. Replace the strings since I'm at that place I have the action at about .105. Adjustment come by turning the tail piece holder 1/2 turn at a time. Close enough for government work(1). Now back to teaching myself to play. BTW I leveled and recrown the frets for experience, see (1). Y'all have a Merry Christmas!
i have the EXACT same Banjo!! That's a model 233 ("Bowtie pattern") I've owned it since 1984! I've decided to restore it. the pot is warped. I'M SO EXCITED.
The murkiness/milkiness can sometimes be fixed with a folded paper towel with hand sanitizer on the top of the towel (but not against the finish). The alcohol vapors will reset the finish. Sometimes. Works on my kitchen table real well :)
Yep, I've done that successfully on some instruments, I make a little holder out of plastic cups to suspend the towel above the finish. Works best on spots, but I suppose it could be done on a large area.
From what I could find on the web, that is not an costly banjo. I think he spent more on the tuners than the banjo was worth new. However, as long as it makes him happy, it's worth it to him. I'm sure he was very happy with your work. PS: Your daughters really sounded great, on that song.
Hey Jerry. You might have tried this before. When I was a painter painting new homes, we used to do this when staining and lacquering wood trim in houses we would use some window glazing and dye to make colored putty to fill holes. Great video as always, sir.
Comment below dont watch these videos before going to bed before u know it its 1 am How about I go to bed watching them before u blink an eye its 4 am Mr Rosa Heroin addiction doesn't come close to u U sir are definitely class A
Dr Rosa you look so comfortable with that scalpel blade I'm sure you could shave with it You've got surgeons hands but just a tad bigger than usual hehe Nice effective work always
NOT a machine gun. just a regular semi auto rifle with fancy plastic parts that freak people out because they look scary. For example, .380 semi auto deer rifle...perfectly fine...put a plastic stock and handle on it and people lose their minds. funny thing is...same gun.
I've had luck in the past with milky finishes by adding a coat of shellac over the top and the alcohol in the shellac dragged the moisture out of the finish and darkened it down, might not work 100% of the time but it almost always works when the finish goes milky during neck resets and the like
Nice job, Jerry. It looks good. Working on a banjo is a lot like working on a car or an electric guitar, nearly everything's screw adjustable. You can still do a lot of tail-chasing, but once you understand everything you know about it, bringing it all into balance is relatively painless. Thumbs up to crush a troll.
Hey Mr. Rosa....Angeline the Baker...Doesn't sound like that when I play it! LOL. I tried using an old pendulum clock for tempo, by the time I got through the song the poor old clock was off three minutes.
nice looking instrument, I have a 5 string IIda banjo. I have no idea how old it is or the model number because all of the labels are gone with the exception of the head stock.I googled it and everything I have seen thus far is much newer. I traded for it 45 years ago and I use to play it while I was in college. she don't look like much but she plays well. mostly play my acoustic guitar these days.
Black CA for cracks & Divots, level with razor blade until they're gone. Black lacquer dropped on, follow by clear lacquer, sand, buff and wax. ream holes to fit ferrules
If that is a lacquer finish, you might consider misting the finish with lacquer thinner. That is how we would get rid of the blush if we were shooting lacquer in humid conditions.
It appears to be a poly finish, as that is exactly what poly looks like as it ages. Nitro ages well, but the poly finishes just get cloudy with age, and look pretty bad. My opinion.
erase white milky patches with lighter gas or fuel as you call it spray some on the finish let it dry then set a light to it when it goes out have a cloth handy and buff it out an old french polishers trick
What did you Spritzer the crazy glue with? I ment to ask you this on a past video. Awesome video thanks for sharing. Btw, Jerry, You pick that tenor banjo petty good. You are one of these guys that can play about anything you put your hands on. My older brother was like that. No matter what instrument he picked up. Within minutes he would play Boiling the cabbage down. Once he got that tune down he was home free. He could play about anything on that instrument. Stay well and safe my friend.
I keep hearing that using a polish that has silicone in it will make finish repairs almost impossible. Could that be what is giving you the problem with the finish on the head of this banjo?
Did I see you adjusting the ACTION with something comparable to a truss rod in a guitar?????? Oh my! That's what I do when adjusting the action on my guitar; mainly the "slight relief" under the tension of the strings! Main action adjustments are the nut and bridge on a guitar...
No, you did not. He never touched the truss rod. He adjusted the neck Angle (not up or down bow), by the proper method, for this banjo. He adjusted the rod inside the hoop.
I sure do enjoy all your videos Jerry, but OMG...the anti president Trump bullcrap is getting pretty bad. Is that in your control or is that youtube bashing the president? Like I said, love YOUR content....the anti Trump ads....not so much I come here to get away from all that political nonsense. Have a great weekend sir
I give you an A+ (as usual) on your answer to the question. I've been following you a long time, and would have been shattered to find you politically motivated in any direction. So; thank you for what you do, the way you do it, and your diplomacy!
It bears repeating: Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your experiences with us! Love it.
Wow. I thought it was Alison Krauss singing your background music until a screen told us it as your daughter-in-law. What a beautiful voice!
Jerry, i would have died the wood filler for those holes. Brilliant as always though!!!!!
Warning*****
Don't watch these videos before you go to bed....they are addicting and the next thing you know its 1am.
Thank you my friend.
"I'm bluUUUe all over again..." and again and again for 20 times by now and counting, what can I do, I love the tune.
I used your super glue trick yesterday, letting it sit for 20-30 seconds or so before hitting it with the accelerator. Worked like a charm on a drop fill finish repair. Thank you and keep those vids rolling!!!🙏👍👍👍
The best metal polish ever made is this stuff called “Neverdull” it comes in a silver can. It’s cotton wadding impregnated with polishing chemical/compound. That stuff is amazing!
Several years ago I tried to learn how to play the banjo. A friend gave me a cheap one that he had. One night I pick up the banjo and start strumming/plucking on it. I notice something that looks like a gray string hanging out of it. It was a mouses tail! He had crawled inside and camped out. He wasn’t moving at this point. So I thought he had a heart attack and died! But a little while later he came to and took off. I can only imagine how awful it must have been for that little guy inside that banjo.
And I thought I played bad!
Great video. AND, Emeri & Grace sound fantastic!
Hi Jerry 👋 A cabinet maker taught me how to get coffee cup rings and milky stains out with ooo wire wool and pure bee's wax, I get the wax warm and impregnated in the wire wool and run it in small circles, I've fixed countless tables and pieces furniture with this method for the last thirty years 😉👍
Hi Jerry. I do so admire the speed with which you work. You refurbished that banjo so fast!
Back to my Aristocrat Custon Built Banjo I purchased on Facebook last year, the action was back up to about .160+ at the 12th fret, I forget how low I was able to get it before with a 1/2" bridge. The issue is there is a single connector rod that has RH threads on both ends. The neck end threads into a large nut (5/8" flats) that hold the neck on, no small stud to keep it in place. The tail piece end screws in the post that hold the tail piece J-hook and jams against the J-hook. I ordered a single connector rod set from stewmac for plan B. Lying in bed tossing and turning being kept awake I came up with all sorts of things I could try. The connector rod is only 6mm in diameter, so a hole is not hold or turn is not there. So scratching my scalp raw it came to me, the jam nut inside the pot goes against the large neck nut not the tail piece, the only way to adjust the rod is to remove the tail piece and use it to adjust the rod in and out of the neck nut 6mm end. Replace the strings since I'm at that place I have the action at about .105. Adjustment come by turning the tail piece holder 1/2 turn at a time. Close enough for government work(1). Now back to teaching myself to play. BTW I leveled and recrown the frets for experience, see (1). Y'all have a Merry Christmas!
i have the EXACT same Banjo!! That's a model 233 ("Bowtie pattern") I've owned it since 1984! I've decided to restore it. the pot is warped. I'M SO EXCITED.
Great video Jerry, you do great work.
A fascinating assembly, restoration. It was more than
a couple of dozen screws to keep track of, in the process.
Those gals sure can sing, Mighty Fine.
The murkiness/milkiness can sometimes be fixed with a folded paper towel with hand sanitizer on the top of the towel (but not against the finish). The alcohol vapors will reset the finish. Sometimes. Works on my kitchen table real well :)
Yep, I've done that successfully on some instruments, I make a little holder out of plastic cups to suspend the towel above the finish. Works best on spots, but I suppose it could be done on a large area.
From what I could find on the web, that is not an costly banjo. I think he spent more on the tuners than the banjo was worth new.
However, as long as it makes him happy, it's worth it to him. I'm sure he was very happy with your work.
PS: Your daughters really sounded great, on that song.
Job well done! Let it sit overnight if you want to check head stretch. Otherwise ship it back to the customer! Thanks for sharing
cool banjo repair. I'm glad your'e exploring the vault!
I don't like banjos but you still get a thumbsup.
Nice work Jerry, it looks and sounds good!
Hey Jerry. You might have tried this before. When I was a painter painting new homes, we used to do this when staining and lacquering wood trim in houses we would use some window glazing and dye to make colored putty to fill holes. Great video as always, sir.
Comment below dont watch these videos before going to bed before u know it its 1 am How about I go to bed watching them before u blink an eye its 4 am Mr Rosa Heroin addiction doesn't come close to u U sir are definitely class A
Dr Rosa you look so comfortable with that scalpel blade I'm sure you could shave with it You've got surgeons hands but just a tad bigger than usual hehe Nice effective work always
$100 off a machine gun! Hell of a deal!
You probably think nothing of it but it shocked me. Unimaginable to us here in Australia
Stay safe.
NOT a machine gun. just a regular semi auto rifle with fancy plastic parts that freak people out because they look scary.
For example, .380 semi auto deer rifle...perfectly fine...put a plastic stock and handle on it and people lose their minds.
funny thing is...same gun.
Hi Jerry. Another great video. BTW, I love Flitz .polish I use it on all of my trumpets, cornets, flugel horns, and a lot more. Stay well.
great job
Gotta love Jerry !!!!!!!!
Nice job Jerry, it looks and sounds pretty good well done my friend.
Great video Jerry I liked that song btw thanks
I've had luck in the past with milky finishes by adding a coat of shellac over the top and the alcohol in the shellac dragged the moisture out of the finish and darkened it down, might not work 100% of the time but it almost always works when the finish goes milky during neck resets and the like
Nice job, Jerry. It looks good. Working on a banjo is a lot like working on a car or an electric guitar, nearly everything's screw adjustable. You can still do a lot of tail-chasing, but once you understand everything you know about it, bringing it all into balance is relatively painless. Thumbs up to crush a troll.
Hey Mr. Rosa....Angeline the Baker...Doesn't sound like that when I play it! LOL. I tried using an old pendulum clock for tempo, by the time I got through the song the poor old clock was off three minutes.
nice looking instrument, I have a 5 string IIda banjo. I have no idea how old it is or the model number because all of the labels are gone with the exception of the head stock.I googled it and everything I have seen thus far is much newer. I traded for it 45 years ago and I use to play it while I was in college. she don't look like much but she plays well. mostly play my acoustic guitar these days.
Black CA for cracks & Divots, level with razor blade until they're gone. Black lacquer dropped on, follow by clear lacquer, sand, buff and wax. ream holes to fit ferrules
I'm Blue ;) The entire song from start to finish! Where's the video? They're terrific!!
If that is a lacquer finish, you might consider misting the finish with lacquer thinner. That is how we would get rid of the blush if we were shooting lacquer in humid conditions.
It appears to be a poly finish, as that is exactly what poly looks like as it ages. Nitro ages well, but the poly finishes just get cloudy with age, and look pretty bad. My opinion.
Hmmm. If it is really moisture in the finish, why not try denatured alcohol?
As always an educational awesome video thanks for sharing. Isn't there a special tool to put thoes clamps and nuts together?
erase white milky patches with lighter gas or fuel as you call it spray some on the finish let it dry then set a light to it when it goes out have a cloth handy and buff it out an old french polishers trick
Bridges with white plastic inserts are not the best choice, but tenor players seem to like them...
What did you Spritzer the crazy glue with? I ment to ask you this on a past video. Awesome video thanks for sharing. Btw, Jerry, You pick that tenor banjo petty good. You are one of these guys that can play about anything you put your hands on. My older brother was like that. No matter what instrument he picked up. Within minutes he would play Boiling the cabbage down. Once he got that tune down he was home free. He could play about anything on that instrument. Stay well and safe my friend.
Can’t play banjo lol then he plays it and sounds great!
I keep hearing that using a polish that has silicone in it will make finish repairs almost impossible.
Could that be what is giving you the problem with the finish on the head of this banjo?
Wow , what a mess of parts. Is Calib still there? How’s he working out.
Did I see you adjusting the ACTION with something comparable to a truss rod in a guitar?????? Oh my! That's what I do when adjusting the action on my guitar; mainly the "slight relief" under the tension of the strings! Main action adjustments are the nut and bridge on a guitar...
No, you did not. He never touched the truss rod. He adjusted the neck Angle (not up or down bow), by the proper method, for this banjo. He adjusted the rod inside the hoop.
Most banjo necks have a truss rod in them. Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle. The hardware inside the banjo pot is different than guitars.
@@arctichare8185 Thanks!
*says he can’t play banjo* *plays banjo* hehe
BANJO!? The thing only has 4 strings! Actually, that looks to be a pretty nice one.
Small torque wrench would help here?
Car wax to get rid of the milky look.
maybe the simichrome would do the trick
Is that a new carpet?
Maybe, in January of '18, but not now.
try mayonnaise for white on wood.
I still use egg-wash lol
I sure do enjoy all your videos Jerry, but OMG...the anti president Trump bullcrap is getting pretty bad. Is that in your control or is that youtube bashing the president?
Like I said, love YOUR content....the anti Trump ads....not so much
I come here to get away from all that political nonsense.
Have a great weekend sir
I have nothing to do with the ads. But I can tell you for sure I hate all politicians equally. Doesn't have to be trump it can be any of them.
I give you an A+ (as usual) on your answer to the question.
I've been following you a long time, and would have been shattered to find you politically motivated in any direction.
So; thank you for what you do, the way you do it, and your diplomacy!
Been watching long time now. Please just tint your wood filler.