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posted by: Jim Voneman @ 6:51:05 PM · Friday, November 26, 2004
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I have a Bacon & Day Silver Bell Montana, No. 1 which is all original. I have had it professionally rebuilt including new varnish, New Nickel Plate, New Head & new frets. It has a 5/8" bridge with inserts which are probably plastic inset into the wood. I am Happy with the tone from the 1 and 2 strings but 3 & 4 seem dull to me when compared to a new OME etc. I had heard that people have changed the tone ring with results but wonder if there are other suggestions.
Thanks, Jim Voneman
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Hi Jim!
You maybe will get the desired sound by changing the head to a Remo Renaissance (11" Medium crown) and not put to much pressure on the bridge via the tailpiece. And do use heavy gauge strings (010-013-024-032 for tenor tuning).
The Montana - as it is and with a correct set-up - is the next best sounding banjo, I`ve ever played (and I�ve played a lot of different brands and models). The absolut best sounding banjo is the B&D; Silver Bell #6 Ne Plus Ultra (due to the use of ebony).
Kindly regards
Polle Flaunoe - Denmark
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