spacing, tone monster "beech" bridge! Just phenomenal and Bart was a very attentive and helpful person to buy something from. I ordered a custom bridge from Bart, for my Century-+ old Stewart banjo strung with nylguts. Things just happen that are amazingly right, and at quiet to ear-blistering levels. I ordered a 5/8" bridge and the bridge that I got was marked 5/8" but it measured 11/16". HIGHLY recommend. Sacrifice richness for clarity or vice versa. When I got the new Scorpion, I installed it right away. Determining the correct bridge compensation was straightforward, but Bart spent a lot of time working with me to find the right bridge material to achieve the tone I wanted. I have tried these against many bridges and these are absolutely the best. He can be reached at 608 539 2039. I was doubtful because 1) I am a beginnerand 2) because my hearing is not what is was. One was his mystery bridge, and the other three were made out of different woods of his choice. Honestly, none makes my banjos sound as good as Bart's bridge does. Bart is based in Canada, so mailing time to the United States takes some time due to customs, etc. Being a practical gal she demurred and I, being a totally hedonistic impractical male, went out and spent 800 bucks on abanjo. However, I felt that the banjo's tone and volume could use a bit of a tweak, so after many recommendations I opted for Bart's bridge. First he swapped out the popular, well known bridge on my banjo with the Organ bridge. I now have volume far beyond what I have ever experienced on my banjo. I'll be picking up a few more. I'm massively impressed by the note quality, the sustain remains fully in tune for the entire length of the note with no 'drop off' which is pretty amazing. Really clean noting and power up the neck. I should have expected it as that's how the sound gets to the banjo but ---. In thelast 24 hours, before Davids bridges arrive, I had at least a half dozen custom made bridges that have accumulated in my inventory on and off that A scale banjo. Playability and sound notes: My banjo immediately sounded louder and crisper upon installing the Bart Veerman bridge. Ordered a couple of bridges from Tim, an old piano bridge and a red maple. The sound I get now is clear and bright with a lot of punch. I've just recently begun using bridges made of woods other than the traditional maple/ebony. I think they call it a "no-direct-route" approach (every string's path through wood to the head is interrupted by open air). This is a really rich and pleasant sounding bridge. The tone was well-balanced and the banjo was slightly louder with very good note separation. The tone has more clarity, pop and warmth with a quick note decay. Bart is a real pleasure to deal with and a genuine craftsman. I then put the bridge on the RK-75, which is the closest thing I have to a flathead Mastertone right now. not prof. but for fun. If it's in a word or it's in a look, you can't get rid of the BabadookExcerpt from Mister Babadook. I have a Snuffy Smith on my Goldstar and was satisfied with it but have read good things about Sosebee's bridges so I thought I would give one a try. The result was a balanced sound and the loudest and brightest I've ever gotten my SwallowTail to sound. But I have tried bridges before that claimed to be "sweet" or "mellow", and I felt like I sacrificed some sound quality. Let me say that I've used/use many great quality bridges on this banjo over the years. There was a real noticeable difference in volume, decay, and strength. reel nice kraftwerk, reel solid n sturdy, and a awsum LOUD crisp toan! Brilliant! We had 6 band members and a soundman to pay. It did require a little angling to get the intonation just right, but way less angling than I had been using with an uncompensated bridge. Mike decided a slightly heavier bridge weight of 2.2 oz.While I was waiting for Mike's bridge I also tried a Style II Snuffy Smith 11/16 bridge, and although it made the banjo even louder, it now had these sort of harsh overtones that would ring out for a while. Fantastic. Again in 2008, I was honoured to have been awarded a Commanders Commendation for work in the Australian Defence Force as a former regular Army officer serving in an Army Reserve capacity. He is someone who has a great ear and is willing to take the time to bring out the optimal clarity and balance in any banjo. Its a joy to play,sounds great, it looks beautiful, and I received it quickly. Banjo now plays nicely up and down the fretboard. Steve Davis repaired a bridge that I butchered with some needle files and just want to let you all know that he does this work in addition to making new bridges. There she has a vision of her dead husband, but it is really the Babadook in disguise. They are the best compensated bridge on the market. I was looking to solve a setup problem on a 78 Goldstar that was eluding me for a while. Rogers skin head. All this despite a new mahogany neck and a head that is not overly tight. RIght out of the gate, I was very impressed with TIm's customer service even though this 'customer' had yet to order anything. It seemed smart, and I went along for the ride. I ordered a mystery wood bridge from Bart. First, Bart is a consummate professional, while it might be a bit challenging to navigate his website it's not hard to get in touch with him directly. It's a 9/16 organ wood standard spacing for my '63 RB-100and is just what the doctor ordered. The high end has all the brightness and punch that I need to hear. Get started with Bill's Beginning Banjo course, or hone your bluegrass chops in Bluegrass Banjo. They all had excellent sustain. has been at the heart of our town and a stones throw from where many of us were born, and their involvement has lifted the spirit and also the potential investment in the town I love it. He asked for full information on my banjo including string gauges, bridge height, string spacing, and customized the bridge accordingly. I sent my findings to Bart. government sources. I have decided that the sound this bridge gives my banjo far outweighs the inability to mute the instrument. Someone who specializes in banjo setups did the work. The Crowe spaced Archie bridge that I receivedwas very professionally sculpted and finely finished making it not only functional but an attractivepiece as well. I never would have guessed a bridge could do this. When I first put it on, I think I noticed a bit of loss on the bottom end, low on the 4. Tim Purcell bridge Sugar maple (selected hard maple). It makes a complete connection between all the strings and the head of the banjo. After the installation, there was almost no tonal difference, but during the next three days and 13+/- hours of picking, the sound became more opulent and complex, but still very dry with strong note separation. Id had a home studio for years and recorded all of my girls at one time or another so this wasnt the first time Sammie and I had sung or recorded together but it was the first time I ever thought about putting an act together with her. Although my 1987 Gibson ESS sounded good as it was, I decided to try a Snuffy Smith Bridge since most of the guys I know who play Gibson Banjo's all use them, and are very happy of how they inhanced the sound, volumn and tone. Definitely more crisp and clear. Gave me a great sound across the fingerboard, and helped get me the clarity I wanted with the strings stretched up to A tuning. It wasn't just my ears !! I've tried an Emerson bridge and a Deering bridge they don't compare with my Snuffy III. The width and spacing were perfect as were the slots. The instrument is still new to me, and I'm really liking it as I get used to it, but there were some minor intonation quirks up the neck that seemed to indicate a compensated bridge. He responded quickly and I made my order. It is well crafted, and just looks awesome. I'm a believer in the idea that there is a perfect bridge out there for every banjo, and i believe that I have found that for my 1929 Style 4 mastertone. He will take these factors, superior materials and superb craftsmanship to produce the exact bridge you need at a very reasonable price with great customer service. Charles, Ok, so I've read some of the comments on the site about this bridge. I've been using 11/16" bridges forever, simply because I like that particular height, but I have never been satisfied with the tone they give. My professionallife started in the Royal Military College Duntroon and took me through a time of growth and development in the Australian Army. few weeks ago when I was taking apart one of my, to photograph for my Banjo Construction Photo Archive, I noticed that the bridge was pretty wallowed out. I dont know what Barts method is of matching a bridge to a banjo, but he does a masterful job. They sound great and Mike is a pleasure to work with. Dave Cunningham bridges exceeded my expectations - by a mile. In the event I find myself in the market for a bridge in the future, DCB can be assured of my business. Tim's "Old Flooring" bridge really brought a beautiful timbre in my banjo. I have two of the non-topped mystery wood bridges with the 46mm spacing, and I am going to get one more. I never in a million years thought that swapping the bridge on my banjo could make such a huge difference. I recently acquired '26TB1pot with a Ryan Tone ring, Gill resonator, Gibson (wreath) neck, vintage GibsonOPF, Presto-type &Pruchahoop/hardware. My friend well-known luthier John Bowlin had recommended that I get in touch with David Cunningham at DC BANJOWORKS in St. Peters, Missouri. At a first look David Cunningham' bridges looks amazing, the wood is really beautiful and well made. MyLife is NOT a Consumer Reporting Agency - You may NOT use this information to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, tenancy or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance. This put me in the custom bridge market as 3/4" is the maximum "off-the-shelf" height. Highly recommended. Each of the last two bridges Bart built for me have worked wonders on my Irish Banjos. This bridge rocks!! and Pete Wernick's tone in general although they sound different on different recordings. Keep in mind that every banjo is different, both in design, and set-up. Facebook gives people the power to. Very warm with great depth. I'm experimenting on the other banjos just now. It might be like when I was a kid, and I thought that the new shoes would make me run fasterbut this bridge makes me think, at least, that I am playing better. It took the bassy sound down a couple of notches and brought up the high notes. TONE: The thing I notice the most about this bridge was how well it brought out the bass end. I am very impressed with the product and with Dave. Next week I am recording with the banjo and I'm going to do a few takes with all the Spillways and a couple with the Smith back on just to see how it plays back. On a cold, rainy January day I was sitting in my sweatpants, playing my guitar, bemoaning the fact that my band, The Mustangs, had just experienced one of our worst holiday seasons ever. first started with a two footer on my Gold Tone CC-100, and it did wonders. Its a sweeter tone than maple. The 11/16 went on my 03 golden era and instantly opened it up, and improved the tone all over the neck. The 2nd bridge I received was a Missouri Maple/ebony bridge - I haven't tried that out yet. I had found some bridges emphasized the high notes more. Slots were just right (crowe spacing requested and done well). I told Jerry what I wanted and gave him my measurement particulars ( I like a TALL bridge and the Stealth has odd string placement so it was a custom job for sure).When I got the bridge I put it on and right out of the box the tone and volume and power of my Stealth was increased. After several emails back and forth with David Cunningham, he suggested I get a Walnut bridge with a Katalox"cap", which the strings rest across. I was totally prepared to do that when Scott suggested we talk to a girl wed seen perform at a high school revue the year before. 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