I recently purchased a custom compensated bridge from Bart and am very happy with it. Thanks, Bart! These are worth every penny. We started to sing. I stopped making my own bridges when I realized that Mike's Kateyz design can't be topped. Bart was very helpful in helping me get the correct slot sizing for my Nylgut with red 4th string. I have one on a maple and one on a mahogany. I'm going to try it on my other banjos and if the sound difference is still very noticeable, I am going to replace them all with Romero bridges. My second banjo is an 1895 SS Stewart Orchestra 28 inch scale, that I picked up on Ebay recently. In case you don't know Flint is the only city tougher than Detroit, and that's sayinga lot. Once the bridge has opened up, they will bounce back amazingly quick to the "ideal" spot even if the entire banjo hasn't been played for days. Now I have to try one on my openback. Placed on a properly set-up banjo, the bridge will deliver strong bass and very clear highs--the clearest so far that I've found on a production bridge for the price. I'm using it on a 12" Ramsey open back with a rolled brass tone ring and a John Balch skin head. The 100 year barn bridge alters tone the most. I am not suggesting the Red Maple bridge is the answer for every banjo. To my amazement, truly expecting the Snufty to raise to the top. It has the most interesting shape I have seen in a bridge. I bought the Snuffy III to replace the original factory bridge on my Goodtime. It hasn't really even had time to settle in and as others have reported my tone could get even better. Very happy with the quality and well worth the price. I bought a 11/16 Crowe. The difference was spectacular!! This is to get tonal memories implanted in my dulling brain! I've gone through a lot of bridges in the last 2 years. Coudn't be more satisfied. This bridge really changed the sound of the banjo. They can make a big difference for a small cost. It has a nice old timey plunk to it, great for clawhammering. I really liked that Don asked me about what banjo I played (RB3), current bridge height and so forth. I really like being able to review new products. For my Goodtime Crow banjo, this is my second Tim Purcell banjo bridge that I have ordered from Tim after having such excellent results with the .656 bridge that he crafted for my Classic Goodtime scooped neck banjo. Very high recommendation. It is slightly less weight then virgin maple, and I think this improves the resonance of the bridge.Finally, the treble is very sweet. I was recently in the market for a tall bridge for my c1886 George C. Dobson banjo. In February of 2021, he promoted to Detective and began his work in Property Crimes.Tim Purcell always lived life to the fullest. I bought it thinking it would cure my problems, I was right. Very nice finish work. I don't often take the time to write reviews, however after purchasing my second Bart Veerman 4-String Banjo bridge I felt compelled to share my experiences. Service Technician at A&R Mechanical Contractors . This bridge improved the tone of this RB-250 by increasing its warmth and response by a lot. Increased ambient resonance. He made no promises or sales pitches, just a simple "try it out and see what you think". I also didn't have the Stelling with me that I bought it for so I put it on a different Stelling to try it out in the meantime. But not harsh. -BC, I added this bridge to my Chuck Lee Glen Rose original some three years ago - about a year after I bought this model banjo new. He is passionate about telecommunications and innovation is a strong advocate to have during this critical phase of product development. Overall i'd characterize the bridge as balanced and warm. I am pretty sure that part of his success in this design is that he creates a very slight radius on the feet to match the sag of the banjo head. I would highly recommend one! Jack. The original bridge is maple/ebony but is definitely open to some improvement. It produces a noticeable difference in the banjo's sound, for the better. Must have something to do with that beech wood he landed not long ago. ), and it gives me that "early jazz" sound - it seems to me (subjectively at least) that the two-footers are a little more hollow and punchy-sounding than the three-footers. I messed with the head tension a bit (less) and things only got better. Better than all I have tried thus far on the banjo it rests on. The action is now perfect, the slots were a perfect match for the Nylguts. I had to change the bridge of my Recording King RK 80 and Silvio was in my town for a concert. However, I switched it with the hard maple bridge not expecting to advance the nice tone I already had, but, I was wrong. Now I have the new Scorpion bridge on the banjo.The sound is more rich and the notes are more separate.A very nice job. It is installed on a Gold Tone BC 350 with a Renaissance head and medium gauge steel strings. Not any more. Classic combination because I wanted a traditional sound with good balance up and down the neck. I played with all sorts or set-up stuff to get it to open up. David took up the banjo in 2010. I think you will like it. It replaced the Moon bridge I've had for years on my Kalamazoo and I heard a modest but noticeable improvement in the volume and warmth. Where Purchased: Directly from Silvio Ferretti. I use Barts bridges on all my instruments and have had no problems with sound or craftmanship.Highly recommended. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. I did have to file the slot a bit for several of the strings, but that was easy. I have to say it is one awesome bridge. Great show, thank you. The reason for not having a 10 is that I believe there to many 10's given when the product seems that it beats one's expectations. Strangely, the Fender factory is a close second, the difference being more in pronunciation way up the neck than in volume. Oh and mission accomplished on finding a comfortable heightthe 5/8's bridge height is perfect as it lowered the string height just enough without compromising tone and volume. Much better sustain, more volume, and an overall brighter sound. Again intonation all over the neck is much improved. Powerful and clear. I tried a 5/8" with Crowe spacingfor the first time--felt fine, sounds great. The engineering is very good as well. The bridge was received so quickly that I believe it was manufactured and mailed the same day that payment was sent. I thought my 1st and 3rd strings had died a long time ago, again - WRONG. But then I realised I had the bridge back-to-front. I've just recently begun using bridges made of woods other than the traditional maple/ebony. When they came in I immediately noticed the beautiful and consistant quality of his workmanship. A true professional. But his latest & greatest is a combination of young & old folks calledFoxes and Fossils. Simply terrific!! A friend of mine recommended that I try a Purcell bridge, which led me to send Tim an email on a late Saturday night/early Sunday morning. This bridge meets those needs perfectly! While that is fine, I have run into problems with these type of bridges; the tone ended up being far too muddy and clunky for my tastes. The bridges David crafted for me were the best I have ever used (See this review:http://www.banjohangout.org/reviews/search.asp?m=s&v=7955&redir=true). I hope to be able to make some good sound comparisons using this bridge on all my banjos. Biography. Some of them conflicted with F and F offers. With his three-camera shoot and the ability for us to record single tracks from each instrument and voice, I was able to mix the recording and synch it to the video to produce a product that was so much better than I ever dreamed possible. The sound was improved , the notes are more clear and the banjo is a bit louder than with the Maple/ebony. first started with a two footer on my Gold Tone CC-100, and it did wonders. I inquired to David about a replacement bridge for a StellingWhitestar. I recieved it this last week and finally had a chance to try it and thought I'd let ya know what I think. Our collection of songs on Youtube steadily grew. I ordered a 5/8" bridge with Crowe spacing and received it without incident a few weeks later. Perfectly shaped to a fine edgethe Archie is thinvery thin, especially at the top. This bridge make BEEFUS' banjo blow down th walls! It is very attractive bridge, somewhat evocative of the Art Nouveauperiod, with graceful sweeping arches and a slightly wider stance than other bridges. I purchased thisGroverACOUSTICRAFTfor my Deering Goodtime II, replacing the stock bridge. In actuality Tim made me three bridges, but the first one was lost in shipment on its way here to Argentina. He is also very nice to do business with. Really clean noting and power up the neck. You really got to try this bridge. This Kat Eyz bridge transformed it from a beater to a valued one of a kind instrument. Where Purchased: Directly from the Artist/Machinist. Great job! The half-moons have consistently made my fine sounding banjos sound even better. He will build it and have it shipped in no time. What I like about them is they are consistent and the notes on my banjo's are very clean, clear right up the neck (or any where that I play them) and it amplifies the sound of my banjo's . I have a few wonderful bridges that give me many of the attributes that I look for. There are no rough edges anywhere and the string slots are flawless. To my great surprise, it was now right on the spot. Credit: Terry Heinlein The band was the latest and. I have a Zebra with Katalox bridge from David Cunningham Banjoworks. It's hard to improve on perfection from a Chuck Lee. Besides that, he is my neighbor.he only lives about 45 miles from me! I wanted a brighter sound, which Bart clarified as "exuberant"rather than bright so as not to confuse the effect of the tome ring. It makes a complete connection between all the strings and the head of the banjo. I hope and pray for their continued success in what I perceive as being not only a business but a calling. I may go another round at some point as I think I could have gone a bit further on the 4th string compensation, but that's on me and my measurements, not the bridge! I received a Zebra wood bridge and a special walnut bridge in the mail Monday (Dec. 16, 2013). A short spell later, a well packed mailer showed up with my bridges. That being said I felt compelled to with excitement. Overall Comments. While the Babadook cannot be banished, Amelia and Samuel manage to live their lives. Tim Purcell is on Facebook. When I tried the Sosebee Select, the exact opposite happened. I PLAY this bridge better. I'm very happy with the radiused red maple bridges Tim made for me. The Kateyz 3/5 Crowe spacing is the clearly the best in terms of volume and clarity up the neck. It literally is like playing a brand new (and much more expensive) instrument for the price of 12-15 bucks. He insisted that I try before I buy and made a custom 11/16th comp beaver for me. it's a maple capped ebony bridge with rounded feet. I love the sound of this bridge and the way it brings out the character of an old banjo. I bought a Red Ambrosia Maple bridge, Crowe spaced, standard top. The pictures show a mother who vaguely resembles Amelia strangling her dog, killing Samuel and slitting her own throat. I thought the bridges had a little more attention to detail paid to them and would be more ready to just set on the banjo and go. With the Grover bridge by the time I got up to the 12th fret I found that most of the time I got more of a plink than a ringing note. That said, I have one of Tim Purcell's new Select Maple ( African Blackwood top ) bridges on my Maple Arch top and it is something else. After installing Randall's bridge I tuned it up a bit and the sound became a bit more crisper and added some more vibrations to the neck. I ordered an "Untopped Mystery Wood Bridge" from Bart Veerman. Tim is one talented musician, singer, arranger, editor/producer. The bridge on it was the Zebra Katalox. Great craftsmanship, classic lines, and solid sound. They beefed up the tone & volume and look TOTALLY PreWar !!! It will enhance any well-constructed banjo by doing what it is supposed to while not interfering with your set-up, taste, or style. No. Silvio uses more ebony across the top than most bridge manufacturers, yet the feet are razor thin and efficiently transfer the sound to the head - no dullness whatsoever, and the bass response is fantastic. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mike Smiths Katzeye Pegged Top banjo bridge. Looked so good there it seemed a shame to take it out and use it. I wanted more power and always felt the Stealth had more in there just itching to come out. David noted that his bridges have a .010 arc chord depth at the base to account for the sag of the banjo head. Being a native Detroiter I had to have one of these Bridges. Also find latest Tim Purcell news on eTimes. I am able to get a beautiful tone out of the instrument with the lightest touch and lowest volume, and it is as loud as you need it be as well. I emailed Tim about making me a custom bridge. The conventional maple/ebony bridge that I had on it (also a fine bridge, but more suited to a Mastertone-type banjo) sounds muddy. When I got it it was very well made and looked great. I settled on the Dark Star because it added so much point to the front of the note, and to my ear it does a great job of highlighting the fundamental and sorting out some of the more troublesome overtones. Donate. I purchased the Bullfrog 3-in-1 bridge in an attempt to simplify the changes necessary with my long neck when using or not using a capo and going from frailing to two finger to three finger playing styles. The only words I can use to express the tone is dry,full,deep, but with exceptional power up the neck and amazing clarity of notes. Published by Cook-Walden Funeral Home on Jul. 813 times However, to get the most satisfying performance from your banjo requires the bridge maker to take into account all aspects of the instrument as well as the picker's preference and playing style. This has caused her to distance herself from anyone who tries to talk to her about it, which leaves her isolated except for her son. ", Where Purchased: from Stringbean 45 / Don New. by Year; by Job; by Ratings; by Votes; by Genre; by . At John Balch's suggestion, I tried the Sosebee Bosnian Maple 11/16" bridge. The other thing I like is I feel I have more control over the range of loudness and quietness with this bridge. If you are looking for a bridge to help you attain the old banjo sound or "prewar sound," Snuffy's Style III bridge will help get you there. Number 1 in America - Song/Stories to Change Hearts, Books to Heal the World - Buddha's Wife and Quaking, Making Friends Among the Taliban - Jonathan P. Larson, Ending Hunger Now - Laura Ida and DeeAnn Rambo, Alums Serving the World - Brydie Hill & Mark Lassman-Eul, From the Battlefields of Iraq to Capitol Hill, Music as Spirit & Lifeblood - Heather Pierson. I recently tried Scorpion Bridges on my flathead 3 and flathead 12. He is a writer and producer, known for Number 96 (1972), Murder: Ultimate Grounds for Divorce (1984) and Day Release (1997). Outstanding bridge, great customer service. This bridge is the difference between night and day. The factory bridge is very good, and I had preferred it that to all other bridges I had - except I wanted to shorter bridge (factory was 11/16"). Did it make a difference to "Rose"hmmmm? Be sure to avail yourself of his experience. Rachel currently performs with the Atlanta based all-female a capella group Octave.. I'm ordering another just like it for the Whitestar! It is only when Amelia stops being scared and comes to terms with her husband's death that the Babadook loses its power over her. Intonation is spot on now and very pleasant tone. government sources. Who knew that such a little item could end up sounding so "important," right? "Gary.you have got to be the greatest bridge maker that's ever walked the earth! The harmonics that this bridge has given my banjo is like no other bridge that I've tried. The young blonde in the video is Tim Purcell's daughter. Extra sustain - perfect for my playing style, at least for a lot of the stuff I do. I will now be even more hard pressed to let the Epiphone go. He is also an awesome picker! I needed to get a new bridge for my cherry Brooks banjo. My search for the perfect bridge is over! The bridges were finely crafted and have a wonderful balance of clarity, separation and decay. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. Where Purchased: Sture Svarn Musik,Sweden. I bought one of Tim's bridges about 2 weeks ago. I was becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of sustain and general dullness of the tone. I never in a million years thought that swapping the bridge on my banjo could make such a huge difference. Not only did it improve the tone and volume, but it's also a work of art. The high end has all the brightness and punch that I need to hear. He is also very friendly and great to talk to on the phone. My initial thought being to order a Moon Heavy, I noticed on Jason's website (i peruse often as i'm on his coveted waiting list) that he sold bridges separately for $30 plus $3 shipping. While not for everyone, it certainly does the trick in getting what most pickers would want. 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. The seller is a Five Star gentleman. They are also not V-tapered, but a gentle curve perfect for cupping the string. He makes these from 100 year old salvaged maple and Holly ( I believe that's what he told me), anyway, great bridge.Contact Arnold for these folks, gonna post a pics of them on my homepage. The tone, volume, clarity, response and tuning are better than I have ever hoped for in a bridge. The Red Maple mellowed it out just enough, increased the bass response, and greatly improved note separation. - I really like the way the curved, untopped bridge looks, very organic. Both bridges were impressive as integral elements in the overall acoustic system. I recently acquired '26TB1pot with a Ryan Tone ring, Gill resonator, Gibson (wreath) neck, vintage GibsonOPF, Presto-type &Pruchahoop/hardware. Where Purchased: http://www.purcell-banjo-bridges.com. DVD-quality lessons (including tabs/sheet music) available for immediate viewing on any device. I managed to convince the Wife that I needed this RK-50 for dedicated up picking work, since no self respecting clawhammer banjo would permit bluegrassing up and down the neck. Turned out that one of those bridges was exactly what I was looking for and worked out perfectly. After having it on a few days and running it through it's courses, let me offer the following:CRAFTSMANSHIP: neat looking and well made bridge. It really improved my highs and mids, while the bass and intonation is about the same as the moon heavy that was on previuosly. It made such a difference that I decided to try it out on my OME Otis Taylor. This is a GREAT banjo bridge,thank you MUCH!! I bought two bridges from Bart, one ebony over teak and the Dark Star. I tried a lot of different bridges on my RB-4 copy but was never satisfied with the tone. Volume, clarity, fizz and vibration through the Banjo are much improved over what was a very good bridge. I needed a bridge to take the resonance rattles (not buzzes) out of my vintage Vega Tubaphone with a Rogers hide head on it and the Zebra/Katalox bridge that David sent fit that bill perfectly. If you're considering one of Bart's bridges, get one (or 6 if you have 6 banjos), for this quality I still can't believe it only cost me 25$ ! As others have reported my tone could get even better and a special bridge! 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