Monthly Archives: August 2020
Upgrading a Cheap Banjo by Replacing a Fifth String Friction Peg with a Geared Peg
The fifth string tuner on a banjo is often a cheap friction peg and can be upgraded to a geared tuner. In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, watch as I make this easy modification on a Harmony banjo.
Installing Carbon Fiber Rods in the Neck of Guitar #56
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I install 2 carbon fiber rods on both sides of the truss rod. This gives lateral support to the neck and reinforces it against twisting. I show how I rout out the slots and how I install the carbon fiber inserts.
Inside Look – Ron and Lamar on the last day of their 8 Day Guitar Building Workshop
Students Ron and Lamar ream their bridge pins to fit, slot the nut and give their guitars a final setup, before stringing them up and playing them for the first time!