Classic Banjo set-up and tuning

This is one of a series of free tutorial and instruction videos for beginners available on:
www.classic-banjo.ning.com

[@murray7618]

This is the best banjo set up video I’ve found. So much information and even more, thank you!

[@selfactualizer2099]

youre a hero for uploading this, banjo community is small and i really appreciate the indepth analysis for future setup reference, youre seasoned with experience haha

[@jakeglanville6835]

Dear RNM, You've done a really great job and explained everything perfectly! Thank you. I had to learn everything all by myself some 60 years back, and found myself doing exactly the same kind of things you have shown here, even using a small ring-spanner to check the vellum tension as you do, and there's nothing you have to say that I would even begin to quibble about. Today's banjo players are indeed a lucky bunch having people like you to show them the way! All the Best, BJ.

[@alfredbarten4901]

I've been playing banjo for over four years and still managed to learn some things from this video. Thanks.

[@robertmoriarty925]

Very useful and simple without any fancy tools (except the flouroanalysis-very funny, you got me on that one). I finally feel confident to set up my cheap banjo and make it playable. Thank you!

[@MrDanoconnor]

Your Video is absolutely the Best Banjo Set Up Tutorial on You Tube. Thank You so Very much for the education Sir. I can now Confidently maintain my Banjos and understand the Mechanics of the instruments. Godspeed, DanO'

[@LenAdams]

I'm about to put nylon strings on a banjo to replace the steel strings and this video helped give me confidence that I can make adjustments on my banjo, thank you!

[@pr0xykill978]

Len Adams How does it sound with the nylon?

[@nellayema2455]

Excellent tutorial! Comprehensive and easy to understand.

[@craig3438]

Really good instructional video. Precisely British.

[@dulcimerginny]

Terrific, Ian. I can hardly wait to get my hands on my Cammeyer that is at the luthier's. We are using steel and gut as some had suggested. I appreciate all the concise and clear set up/tuning information you provided. Thanks so much!

[@OtterLakeFlutes]

Much gratitude! I wanted to begin despite being spread thin financially. I found a vintage Korean no-name for $50 U.S. in a second hand store which seems to be exceeding any expectations with your help.

[@curtisgiesbrecht8325]

Very straightforward and informative. Thank you.

[@The314moses]

Very informative, and very well done. Bravo!

[@richardhukins1703]

What a great teacher you are, thank you.

[@thereallyniceman]

No. Classic Style and earlier minstrel, clawhammer styles etc use either gut or modern day nylon strings. Most bluegrass players play on steel strings using finger picks. Classic Style Banjo is played with bare fingertips on nylon strings... We learn something new every day ;-)

[@thekev506]

really nicely done video, a friend of mine is just starting to play banjo so I'll have to show this to him

[@mattappleyard92]

Excellent video which has helped me enormously, thanks

[@thereallyniceman]

Hi Julian, The tune is "Pensacola" composed for banjo by Parke Hunter. The score is available in the classic-banjo.ning.com MUSIC LIBRARY

[@mikehaisell4301]

Great video, my drone string sounds a bit too much like an Indian sitar, not a buzz but a weird overtone. Any ideas?

[@pippiperade4030]

I've been struggling to lean the 5 string banjo - there's no-one in my part of SW France who gives lessons - and in any event I doubt there's an English-speaking one. Your site is exactly what I've been looking for.. Looking to starting with you!

[@demoras]

This video is brilliant! It contains everything I want to know :)

[@CURNY11]

Great Explanation , Thank you , Very Helplful

[@rjwh67220]

Lots of pretty inlays on these banjos.

[@anapaolaizquierdo]

Great, great video!! Thanks.

[@DiversifiedMachinist]

You got me on the spectrum thing. I almost lost my mind. 😂

[@synthesizer301]

Thank you very much for your excellent banjo setup tutorial video wich was really helpful for me. : )

[@outoforder9348]

Hi , I’ve broke the top g sting guide just before the tuning peg have you any idea how I can replace it ? 🙏

[@fo76]

Excellent video! Very useful even for a clawhammer player... Thank you very much!! PS: what kind of armrest is that? Where can I buy it? Or is it self made? Do you have any detail pictures?

[@DOBBINdesign]

Fantastic presentation...

[@cramasdamols]

Hi dear sir : i like the Indian song at 1,24 . Is the score for this available ?

[@Genetherapy3232]

Thank you

[@peterforrest3424]

Hello can you tell me about the banjo at 10 14 because I think its like the one I picked up at a junk shop

[@luminawarren8132]

Its generally not called classic style here in the states its called open back style. Open back set up is completely different than bluegrass set up.

[@AlexShowdra]

That was so helpful, thank you!!!

[@nicolenya]

i just got a 6 string banjo. i play guitar...n still trying figure out how to tune...if i use electric tuner for guitar with strings will it work? if around drum is properly tightened?

[@nicolenya]

thanks to u i figured it out!!!! ty so much

[@vinceyreay]

You really do seem to be a reallyniceman - aged 58 11/16 I've just started learning the Banjo , preferring down-picking & sorely wishing that you lived down the road.

[@siddyx]

Hi Ian, whats the tune i can hear when this video opens?

[@bradincaliphas]

Well done Sir! thanks!

[@marcibb3167]

Great video thanks

[@oldfatguyrr1]

Thank you, that was very helpful.

[@marcomariacolombo]

Ha! Then you gave me a double answer :) as long as I play the guitar with the picks, I'll play my Banjo with finger picks! Thanks a lot!!!

[@kingsleybuck3351]

hi your a real pro at this

[@403mcgerthy]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@ontariobillhillies263]

Exellent.

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

F A N T A S T I C !

[@marcomariacolombo]

I always thought that Banjo had steel strings! (?)

[@thereallyniceman]

Thank you Ginny. I hope it helps some people. Good luck with the Cammeyer. I hope that you will post videos on the Classic-banjo.ning.com website! Those who don't like the video could perhaps post one of their own explaining how it "should" be done?

[@chedgomojo]

Hi, Will the Torque Wrench you show in your video fit the nuts on a Banjo? Why I ask is I have purchased three Drum Keys off Amazon in the past and none fit I find that most drum keys appear to be square but the nuts on my Banjo are hexagon. There is One for sale on Amazon which similar to the one you show, an Evans Torque Key but I notice that looks like it is a square fit and I do not want to purchase if it is not going to fit. Regards John

[@ti1053]

Problem solved!

[@NickleJ]

surely you meant 'native american'