Great sounding banjo. While it's tough to disagree with what works, I would have removed all that masking tape and replaced it with a couple inches of maple veneer on either side of the upper lag bolt hole. With the right thickness between the rim and tone ring skirt, this is enough to hold the tone ring in place and not be pushed back by the neck, which can affect action. I've done this on two different banjos. The ring stays put and is free to vibrate. I've also experimented with placing additional pieces of veneer at the three other equidistant spots around the rim to create a little snugness all around. But the veneer immediately behind the tone ring skirt at the upper lag does the job. I trim the veneer to the same height as the rim area behind the skirt. I use a dab of glue stick to hold it in place. My maple veneer is business card-size tags I bought on Etsy. About .025 thick. I also have some .01 and .02 fiber veneer sheets I bought from LMII.
I love to take banjos apart and refit them back together! Hey, nice banjo Eli and one more thing, what is the name of the tune at the beginning of this vid? I love it. I'd like to learn that one.
Eli, 3-33 dates to about 1932.; it was a style 1 tenor originally, i-piece flange with a brass rod tone hoop. The rim has been cut for a tone ring and the masking tape is to correct for a slight over-cut; it is wood, and does not harm the sound. A friend of mine has one from the same batch. This one sounds primo! I have a Blalock conversion ring in my 1929 PB4 which is my backup banjo should the style 75 ever need repair. Bill does a fine job! Also, IMO, you might wish to try stainless steel frets if you replace those. They last a long time! Oh, and long-live "lollipop" Prestos! That is an original 5-string one, which is highly sought-after!
@@EliGilbertBanjo you seem to have already known most of it, but always delighted to chat with you, Eli! Bill Evans and Greg Cahill turned me into a banjo nerd, of sorts. Before I met them, I only knew useful stuff!!!! Hahahaha!
Congrats on what is, as far as I''m concerned, a great-sounding Pre War Style One!! One thing I would love to know the answer to...How long did Gibson use left-over prewar rims into the 40s and 50s? Because I have a Frankenstein Gibson with what appears to be a mid-50s rm and it definitely has that prewar sound.
Nice banjo! Hey could you please do a lesson on Jim Mills banjo part on the song 1st Corinthians 1:18 on the the Ricky Skaggs album? That would be awesome! Thanks
How does it feel when you play it......prewar banjo's are about the Pot......the good ones really have the kick you in the gut feel......that's hard to convey in a recording......almost forgot.....how does it smell.....that's really important...first thing I do when I open the case on an old banjo is smell it......all you banjo players tell me I'm lying....
Nice interesting vid Eli. That is a fine, fine sounding pre-war style 1…plus your excellent picking don’t hurt one bit!
Thanks Brian!
Awesome! I’m a guitar player learning and your 30 day lessons are phenomenal. Thank you.
Same!!
Same! and as beginner at the end I chose goldtone cc100rw ...lovely
Same. A bit behind the 8 ball, but I'll catch up.
Great sounding banjo. While it's tough to disagree with what works, I would have removed all that masking tape and replaced it with a couple inches of maple veneer on either side of the upper lag bolt hole. With the right thickness between the rim and tone ring skirt, this is enough to hold the tone ring in place and not be pushed back by the neck, which can affect action. I've done this on two different banjos. The ring stays put and is free to vibrate. I've also experimented with placing additional pieces of veneer at the three other equidistant spots around the rim to create a little snugness all around. But the veneer immediately behind the tone ring skirt at the upper lag does the job. I trim the veneer to the same height as the rim area behind the skirt. I use a dab of glue stick to hold it in place. My maple veneer is business card-size tags I bought on Etsy. About .025 thick. I also have some .01 and .02 fiber veneer sheets I bought from LMII.
I've used your 30 day lessons to start learning banjo....I'm really enjoying it
Sounds so good Eli!!!
Beautiful Banjo with great sound. Hope you have a great time playing it and exploring your new instrument.
Enjoyed hearing Peaches and Cream. Such a great tune from Mr. Mundy, and of course,, you play it well. Enjoy your "new" banjo.
What a lovely instrument, sounds great Eli
This was a super interesting video. Thank you for posting.
I love these type of videos and history lessons! These are perfect for listening to on walks!!
She sounds sweet Eli. It's a beautiful banjo. Congratulations!
Nice sounding parts banjo.
I loved the end music. At 22min 10 secs I want to know the tab😀
Absolutely awesome!!!! Iam soooooooo jealous!!!congratulations 👍
Thanks Ben!
I love to take banjos apart and refit them back together! Hey, nice banjo Eli and one more thing, what is the name of the tune at the beginning of this vid? I love it. I'd like to learn that one.
Eli, 3-33 dates to about 1932.; it was a style 1 tenor originally, i-piece flange with a brass rod tone hoop. The rim has been cut for a tone ring and the masking tape is to correct for a slight over-cut; it is wood, and does not harm the sound. A friend of mine has one from the same batch. This one sounds primo! I have a Blalock conversion ring in my 1929 PB4 which is my backup banjo should the style 75 ever need repair. Bill does a fine job! Also, IMO, you might wish to try stainless steel frets if you replace those. They last a long time! Oh, and long-live "lollipop" Prestos! That is an original 5-string one, which is highly sought-after!
Thanks for the info Julio!
@@EliGilbertBanjo you seem to have already known most of it, but always delighted to chat with you, Eli! Bill Evans and Greg Cahill turned me into a banjo nerd, of sorts. Before I met them, I only knew useful stuff!!!! Hahahaha!
Great explanations. That’s is a great sounding banjo! I love that pre war sound. Thanks for that video
Awesome. Have you ever done a tour of all your banjos/instruments?
Not yet!
Eli have you been working out?? Looking good man and wonderful video as always
Great video. Seems like you got a good one! Always enjoy hearing your playing.
Congrats on what is, as far as I''m concerned, a great-sounding Pre War Style One!! One thing I would love to know the answer to...How long did Gibson use left-over prewar rims into the 40s and 50s? Because I have a Frankenstein Gibson with what appears to be a mid-50s rm and it definitely has that prewar sound.
50s rims are great. No different than the last of the pre war time.
@@joshuahymer15 Thanks I've always thought that the rim is WAY more important than the tone ring for the tone of a banjo
Cool video, congratulations on your new banjo, it sounds great.
Great sounding banjo 👍
You sure pull some fantastic tone out of that banjo. Nice work on Runaround 🙂
I like the flying eagle inlay.
Is Andy Griffith would say that was extrie Good thanks for having this video. I have a Sterling staghorn it’s a good banjo to.
Are new Banjos actually necessary? Doesn’t the existing supply far outstrip the demand? (Kidding!!)
Can you make a video on molding finger picks? I only found 1 person who does this and it costs a paid membership.
Eli which type of capo do you prefer ?
We all know you need to right a century of wrongs and convert it into a tenor
What was the name of that song at the beginning? great video
Peaches and Cream!
@@EliGilbertBanjo I think you meant Peaches & Cream!
were do you get the bridges you use
Awesome video! Thanks!
That Jo has it ! ☝
Great sounding!
Nice!
Nice banjo! Hey could you please do a lesson on Jim Mills banjo part on the song 1st Corinthians 1:18 on the the Ricky Skaggs album? That would be awesome! Thanks
Was this originally a 1/4 inch hoop banjo?
Pre war rb 75.....?
What do you think about putting on 5th string railroad ties on my ibanez banjo? I recently watched the 30 days of banjo, I'm just a beginner.
Definitely a good idea if you plan to use a capo!
@@EliGilbertBanjo thanks so much! I support you & your channel! Keep up the good work!
What's the tune at the end?
Runaround!
wow, i LOve't
gorgeous
Nice
How does it feel when you play it......prewar banjo's are about the Pot......the good ones really have the kick you in the gut feel......that's hard to convey in a recording......almost forgot.....how does it smell.....that's really important...first thing I do when I open the case on an old banjo is smell it......all you banjo players tell me I'm lying....
Good video but he repeats things to much.
Needs to stay on track to keep from loosing people.
Some of us like to hear things twice