To tune to A starting with the fattest string (normally low E and technically the 6th string) use a chromatic digital tuning device (or phone ap) and tune A - D - G - C - E - A. 12' pot Antique Brass hardware (tension hoop, bracket and tuner metal parts) Scale: 25' or 25.5' Tone ring: Rolled Brass or Dobson or whatever or none. When I try to play the more expensive chords I usually have to give back some change. Most 3/4 size and up will do well with standard tuning if the appropriate strings are used.
#Short scale banjo tuner full#
I suspect that my banjo is full of cheap chords since that is mostly what I can play. If I push too hard on the banjo or if I play too long I get that numbness and tingling thing going on in my hand. Quality short scale banjo Diecast one piece shell & flange.
However, I suspect that his young fingers are way more flexible than my old fingers. (For Irish tuning -EADG different gauge strings could be fitted) Scale length: 505mm. He has a great banjo future ahead of him. WRT Rémi Dalmasso and his playing, I am very impressed. Whether or not it was considered an A banjo by Fairbanks seems irrelevant.Īnyway, it has always been tuned to A since I have owned it, and I don't remember tuning it down to G. Jim Bollman thought that it was probably a lady's banjo or a child's banjo. Cole's name on the company without his permission, which caused problems.
#Short scale banjo tuner serial#
According to mugwumps and the serial number, it was built around 1890, after Mr. It has a 24" scale, and it is tuned to A, which is where it was tuned when I got it back from the Music Emporium after being restored to playability. to assist you in tuning your banjo we highly recommend buying a small electronic tuner. Gad! Step away from a thread for a day and it gets populated with bad puns.ĭisregarding terminology for a while, my banjo is a Fairbanks & Cole, which is stamped clearly on the perch pole. Banjo tuning is very unique, especially on the 5-string styles. The A-scale banjos made by Deering and Goldtone both claim that they can be tuned down to G, but they are designed for frailing, and they both have frailing scoops, and they are set up to use steel strings. If I were to look at banjos that could be tuned to G, and still have a short-ish scale, what would I look at? String brands & gauges? Scale lengths? Here are the gauges I have on the banjo:ġst 0.45mm 2nd 0.525mm 3rd 0.675mm 4th 0.90mm 5th 0.55mm Both of those are way too long.Īll of my Nylgut strings are unwound. My Bart Reiter scale length is 26 3/8", and my Goldtone Maple Classic is 26 3/4". I might be interested in trying a banjo that can be tuned to the normal G scale, even if the scale were slightly longer (but not too much). Because I have small hands, some of the chords are still a reach for me even with that short scale.
#Short scale banjo tuner free#
The banjo has a 24" scale, and is tuned to A with Nylgut strings. Gold Tone BG-Mini Short Scale 8' Mini Bluegrass 5-String Banjo w/ Bag 759.99 Brand New Free Shipping 14-Day Return Policy Add to Cart Gold Tone BG-Mini Short Scale 8' Mini Bluegrass 5-String Banjo Left-Handed w/ Bag 759. I have been playing Classic Banjo on my A-scale Fairbanks & Cole banjo because I find it easier to reach the chords on the short scale.
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