Brilliant video. The only one I have come across that gets all the main points across in one video instead of several. I remember in the early 1980s, Jack Abbott Jnr himself telling me to use a candle on the inside edge of the vellum. The correct order to do the tension rods up has long been a hot topic of debate. I was always taught to do opposites but all the different ways seem to work just as well. I wait until the vellum has dried out before trimming these days.
I recommend you make a record of the exact position of the bezel and flesh ring before removing from the pot, as there is no guarantee the pot is exactly round. Likewise with the hooks, ideally keep the same nut to go back on its original hook. That way threads will not get damaged.
Thank you for this. I had a local music shop fix up a vintage banjo uke gifted to me by my dad and it is just not right so I am so pleased to find this. Can I ask, how do you know when to stop tightening each day?
Keep a spray bottle of water handy in case things start to dry out too quickly. Always line up the joint of the tension hoop with the tailpiece location. For appearance sake if nothing else. I always trim mine wet with a new razor blade.The main goal is to refrain from throwing the whole thing across the room. Cheers! Tom in Idaho
Brilliant video. The only one I have come across that gets all the main points across in one video instead of several. I remember in the early 1980s, Jack Abbott Jnr himself telling me to use a candle on the inside edge of the vellum. The correct order to do the tension rods up has long been a hot topic of debate. I was always taught to do opposites but all the different ways seem to work just as well. I wait until the vellum has dried out before trimming these days.
Excellent tutorial... Many years have passed since I met you at the Society in Blackpool... Cheers 😎
Excellent tutorial. Many thanks for your time spent on this. 🪕
I recommend you make a record of the exact position of the bezel and flesh ring before removing from the pot, as there is no guarantee the pot is exactly round. Likewise with the hooks, ideally keep the same nut to go back on its original hook. That way threads will not get damaged.
Great Job,,, I always think a new vellum takes six months to really settle with regular playing ..great job
Thank you for this. I had a local music shop fix up a vintage banjo uke gifted to me by my dad and it is just not right so I am so pleased to find this. Can I ask, how do you know when to stop tightening each day?
Keep a spray bottle of water handy in case things start to dry out too quickly. Always line up the joint of the tension hoop with the tailpiece location. For appearance sake if nothing else. I always trim mine wet with a new razor blade.The main goal is to refrain from throwing the whole thing across the room. Cheers! Tom in Idaho
Beautiful instrument indeed
Desde Uruguay , ¡¡ Muchas gracias !!
Nice job!