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That is the best description of how a compensated bridge works that I have ever heard. All three of my banjos have a Nechville compensated bridge.

$7,500...Yikes!

My father always told me if you need to ask the price you can’t afford it! Beautiful banjo

Absolutely beautiful, one being sold on banjo hangouts which brought me here to find yourself Tom.

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I absolutely love this video -- and I return to it periodically, just to bask in it (so to speak). Not the least because Jens' playing is, as ever, enchanting -- but also because of the fair-minded showing it gives of both Deering and Nechville banjos. Both are excellent instruments; this video shows well the strengths of each. Ultimately, and at this level of luthiery, it comes down to the feel of the instrument's neck; my preference is in the direction of Nechville on that count. But both banjos -- the Tenbrooks series and the entire Nechville line -- are out of this world.

What is the name of this song?

Beautiful banjo, Tome. Jesse can burn one up for sure!

The perfect banjo. Tasteful inlays, elegant binding, and of course the big bright powerful Nechville sound. I am so happy with my Nechville Aries.

hi tom. met u and ur sis at the tennesse banjo institute 90's- the alaska boys. working on my gibson mastertone. thanks for the info

Best bridge for playing BG?

I have the phantom galaxy, now I need the Orion! They both sound great. I think the Orion is a tad bit brighter?

Does this have a tone ring? Nobody ever talks about the tone rings..

The man's an absolute genius, such a clever idea! Entirely Revolutionised banjo design

Tom! This is gold, thank you so much man!!!

Oh, hxll! I despise truss rods! Can't stand the damn things! They are a bane to my musical existence. I never know which direction to turn it. Its high time I learn how to adjust one. Thank you for your video.

Would really like to hear it played by someone who is a specialist in the particular style.

I still have the bronze ring, and the wood ring. Like them both. Since Imm 88 years old I don't play as much as used to.

Sounds great. Whats the makeup of the pot assembly ?😊

Just bought an rk 35. The action is 1/4" at the bottom fret. How do I get it down to 1/8" . I also got major vibration noise mostly on the middle G string? I noticed the center string on the bridge has a v shape cut on the side. facing the neck. >| . I switched out bridges and the other bridge helped but don't sound near as good as the ss. I don't think that's a truss rod adjustment.

Absolutely love this Banjo. I'd better start saving. 😊

Awesome banjos, love my Vintage!

Why does Deering think that scale lengths have to be secret???

2.1

2.7-2.9 give depth and smoothness. Sounds like a modern banjo for styles being played today. Many People did'nt like the banjo before because of the shrill raspy sound produced by the light bridges. Some compared the sound to fingernails being scraped across a chalkboard. But with the heavy bridge they might change their mind.

You mentioned the original tension was 93 or 94 per the Drum Dial. Did you happen to measure the tension with the Drum Dial after you took some of the tension out? Just curious. Thanks!

Tab lick please😅

I love watching Billy play.

That is very helpful information. Thank you.

You make some amazing banjos brother.

You didn’t mention which direction you turn it. You started to say it and then got sidetracked.

I always thought the Irish banjo was a shorter neck, 17 frets shorter distance between frets. This makes it easier to play at speed for jigs and reels. I do not know many Irish players who used a longer neck. When they do they usually use a capo?

This is amazing! Thanks! Happy holidays! 🤶🎅🏻🙂😎

Love the maple, great sound, the audio wavers a bit but it might be RUclips or my Internet, take it for what its worth, most likely not much. Then what else can you get for 2¢ now a days.

I have to agree with you Tom… unusually muddy audio here.

I am not happy with the audio. It sounds wavering to me so take it for what its worth- not a lot.

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What beautiful classic tone! Love the thumb notch. I want one!

Titanium? Are you kidding me? WOW!!!

Brilliant instrument beyond words Tom. Just brilliant!

BRILLIANT!

Great channel and great content Tom!

What’s the very first tune he plays?

I just ordered one of these today. Hope it's still working good for you!

Well explained but I missed two pieces of info: to decrease the bow and lower the action, are you turning CLOCKWISE or COUNTERCLOCKWISE? And the 10 thousands of an inch action, is that at the 10th fret? Thank you!

Wow!!!

Hi Tom, For a bright, snappy tone, in CGDA jazz tuning, you recommend the shorter scale (17 frets?) Did I hear that right?

You could use Gold Tone BBS Baritone Banjo Strings for Open C Tuning.

After years of going to Tom's booth at IBMA and drooling over the Nechville banjos, I finally bit the bullet this year and purchased the Nechville Turtle Hill Custom Phantom. What a stunning banjo in both looks and tone! It's like the blacked-out sportscar of banjos :) Love the black trim and hardware. The quilted maple back is beautiful, as well as the custom inlay design. Can it shoot flames? LOL j/k love it!

Love my Galaxy. Amazing banjo.