Once properly positioned the harmonic and fretted 12th on all of the strings matched pretty close; verified by both my ear and my tuner. Furthermore, precision is a hallmark of David's product. !..wow, what a bridge!!! It not only sounds great but is a pleasure to look at and adds to my banjo's appearance. The bridges have ordered online and received very quickly!Thank you Tim. As of now, Mr. Smith has passed, but his product remains a solid standard of his passion for the banjo. update3-3-08I just put a Veerman ENIGMA bridge. The notes pop, my banjo has a nice plunky dark tone with good sustain and has a nice deep woody sound. Well, I already had the mindset that my Hatfield Special with the comped Original Snuffy Smith 2 wasn't gonna get any better. art, It took almost no time to adapt to the wider clawhammer spacing. My Stelling took on a whole new identity after putting this bridge on. Who knew that such a little item could end up sounding so "important," right? -BC. TONE: The thing I notice the most about this bridge was how well it brought out the bass end. Bart was easy to deal with and promptly sent the 5/8" untopped mystery wood bridge with 46mm spacing. I now have volume far beyond what I have ever experienced on my banjo. What Don said about improving cheaper banjos is definitely true. The switch was easy with the added surprise that the string spacing was for Crow. After trying about 3 factory made bridges on my Gold Star GF100 I was a bit cynical about how much difference a decent bridge makes to my relatively untutored ear. These bridges offer excellent tone for a great price. I so looked forward to getting together with Maggie and Sam. Get one and try for yourself. Bart's bridge made a big change to my banjo. It provides good not separation with just the right amount (for my taste) of sustain. Well maybe not .Definitely a nice step up from a standard factory bridge. Bought the 5/8" recommended by the guys at Elderly. I sent an email to Tim Purcell in response to an advert he had placed here on the BHO. Oh and I appreciate the warning that came in the package. This bridge and particularly the height, (9/16") made my GF-85 explode with both great tone and fantastic action. I couldn't believe my ears. Fantastic Bridges.I ordered a regular and a radius to try and was blown away!At first glance these bridges seem bulky with big feet but the composition of the old wood brings out a woody tone without sacrificing the bright tones at all.I would'nt thin them if I were you.I put the radius on a Huber Lancaster and the straight one on a Stelling Red Fox.We made sure the necks were tight and the other ends of the coordinater rods were only finger tight (super secret setup fact #007) and wa la .The Stelling really opened up.The Huber got a little woodier which it needed.Buy one ,experiment with your setup for a week or so and you'll see! My banjo is a Recording King Madison RK-OT25 (an openback with a scoop neck). After that summer we were giving serious thoughts to putting Foxes and Fossils to bed. Tim took his own life after struggling with pain . 1. I am going to try the Emerson II "Sweet Power" bridge as well, as I won't always want that much volume.Really, if you are looking for a loud, edgy tone this bridge will do that for your banjo! I recorded a few measures with my Snowball mic and Audacity so I could play them a number of times for an objective comparison. He is also and extremely nice person to deal with and will work with you to customize your bridge in any way you choose. Scott was invaluable as a singer after Darwins (2011) departure. As well, Bart is fully confident in his workmanship, andgoes to great lengthsto ensure customer satisfaction. Muffled may be the best word I could use to describe it. Tim Purcell Personal Details. FWIW, Dave seems to be a nice fellow. I dont notice that anymore, and the gains all over the rest of the neck more than make up for it. Don't expect this little piece of wood to fix a huge problem, be it personal or integral, on the banjo. He was intrigued by the idea of a generationally mixed project and agreed to give it a go. After a lack of sleep, Amelia snaps at Samuel and their relationship gets progressively worse, until she seriously considers ending his life. I do not know how the holes in the bridge affect tone, but overall, I really love the bridge. As the film progresses, the five stages play out as the following: Ever since her husband died, Amelia has been avoiding the issue to the point where she barely acknowledges his existence. This bridge gives better tone than all others I have tried (Snuffy Smith compensated; Sosebee; Sampson walnut old wood). The Babadook makes itself visible to Amelia, spooking her by hiding in the background at first, then by turning into a big black silhouette and cornering her in her bedroom. 11/20/2022 9:03 PM. I then put the bridge on the RK-75, which is the closest thing I have to a flathead Mastertone right now. A true professional. Tim received some maple from Town and Country Bowling Alley in Flint Michigan. Perhaps a bit too sweet for my personal tastes. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. I have had 6 bridges total from David and all have been excellent. A Ludwig head and a price tailpiece. Update: Since having acquired a higher end banjo, I completely forgot about this review. Made a noticeable improvement in the tone on my Gibson ES. I was looking for a high quality bridge for my new Pisgah Possum banjo. MY friend still plays that banjo and it sounds amazing with Bart's Bridge. I will not hesitate to buy a Sosebee bridge again, Where Purchased: Directly from Bart VeermanHimself, You don't really purchase one of these bridges, you acquire it in phases. For my 5-string clawhammer banjo I ordered from Bart a 2-legged bridge made from solid mystery wood. The tone is just what I wanted, it took the edge off the "Thunkyness" and even gave a bit of enhanced volume. --Shannon Hearne. I also have an afromosia/katalox bridge from David on an RK-35. Very happy with the entire transaction.. thanks. How refreshing it was to see no diva in these incredibly talented girls. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/reviews/search.asp?m=s&v=7955&redir=true, 'Gold Schaller Set - 2 D-Tuners, 2 Regular Tuners, matching 5th - all with prewar ivoroid buttons', '1920 Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder Tenor, Large Pot', 'Tab Omer Forster "Flowery Girls" 2-finger style. Doc seems to be able to tailor each bridge to your style of playing and your hoped for improvement in sound. So I got one from David and found I could get the sound I loved with the light gauge strings I was used to. Would've given it a 9 out of 10 except the ebony has a slight chip out of it on treble end. NIce and quiet in the hotel room etc. He graciously agreed. That second bridge met my expectations. Looked so good there it seemed a shame to take it out and use it. The slots fit my strings perfectly thanks to Barts initial emails about my banjo. Very happy with Bart's service and work over the years, I wont use anything else. But this one was like a design-build process of which I was a part.Update 30 days after purchase: Bart contacted me about a week after the bridge arrived to see that it met my expectations, I bought another different one just to have in the arsenal. The Cumberland Acoustics sunken maple bridge is great. Those overpowering high frequency overtones have undergone significant reduction, but not total reduction - which is great. I originally had a Sosebee Cotton Mill bridge on my Scruggs model. I'm glad I did! His customer service is superb. Very clear. It reminded me of espresso, bold dark, resonant, yet with clarity and the right "ghosts" (my term) up the neck. Sacrifice tone for volume or vice versa. I have the untopped mystery wood bridge 5/8 tall, B weight with 46mm clawhammer spacing. I specified bridge height when checking out via paypal and he had the bridge made and sent within a few days. The 3rd and 4th string really sing with this bridge on. Its a sweeter tone than maple. Thinking it would be a long shot, we got in touch with Chases parents (through Amy). So.. it's staying on. I wanted to give my Gretsch open-back a chance to shine with a professional bridge. The workmanship is spot on and I can tell there has been trouble taken to get the cut of the timber just right. I'm using it on a 12" Ramsey open back with a rolled brass tone ring and a John Balch skin head. I just finished testing 6 different bridges on my new bellflower, Red Dot, Sosebee, Grover, Snufty Smith, Lamson, and Fielding. It will enhance any well-constructed banjo by doing what it is supposed to while not interfering with your set-up, taste, or style. He insisted that I try before I buy and made a custom 11/16th comp beaver for me. I bought the bridge on purpose to be a little high so I could 'tweak' to my desired height. A great person to work with, highly recommended for any of his bridges. The action is now perfect, the slots were a perfect match for the Nylguts. This is a great bridge. The first couple of minutes playing the sound was pretty close to the Snuffy. I have several bridges which didn't work for my Ome Jubilee, but this plain top, heavy weight bridge has brought warmth with clarity to my banjo. I measured the distance every string needed to intone correctly. All this despite a new mahogany neck and a head that is not overly tight. I've tried Wadsworth, homemades, CatEyz, Sosebee, Snuffy Smiths, and others. A few days ago I notice BHO member David Cunninghams ad for bridges: http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/39405, I asked David to build me four 5/8 Zebra bridges with a Katalox cap, two in Crowe spacing and two standard spacing. Bart wanted to see what his bridge would do on a good woody banjo and I wanted to see what difference they would make. Today, i received a Virgil Lawson New 2014 Design Bullfrog bridge inmaple/ebony., 11/16" standard, 2.2 g. This bridge appears to be somewhat less bulky than previous models. In addition to custom bridges, DCB also performs set-up work, refretting, 5th-string spike installations, custom hardware, and also machined neck heel and flange notch cutting. So, afew weeks ago when I was taking apart one of my Stellingsto photograph for my Banjo Construction Photo Archive, I noticed that the bridge was pretty wallowed out. I have to say it makes a HUGE difference. Even with the .656 the 2 pennies are comfortably sliding under the first string at fret 12. It wasn't just my ears !! The Kateyz 3/5 Crowe spacing is the clearly the best in terms of volume and clarity up the neck. Man that roasted red maple REALLY blew the doors off. Then there were two phone calls to clarify. After switching the bridges back and forth, we both agreed that on my particular banjo, the Maple/Ebony was the best. The product is great and the customer service is even better, all at a reasonable price. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Sometimes the really obvious escapes me. That was the bridge that came on the banjo in 1990 when I bought it, so I guess it didn't owe me anything at this point so I decided to buy a new one. I'd like to thank Bart for his work making banjos sound better and I highly recommend reading his website and ordering a bridge that's right for you. This is the fourth of his bridges I've used. The quality of craftsmanship is like no other as well. He sent me a bridge with the specs I asked for and it made the banjo come alive. Get one of these if you need a new bridge. Check Full Reputation Profile Glad I did as this simple no frills little number is great on this banjo. Mahogany of course by nature wants to sound somewhat mellow. ), My banjo specs: Short scale, walnut neck, 12-inch thin maple rim (Keller drum shell), Dobson tone ring, thin goatskin head, Chris Sands heavy strings. I put one of David's Zebra bridges on an EpiphoneMB-500 that I have for sale and the thing just came to life! Four are 5/8 inches in height, two with Crowe spacing and two with standard spacing. Leon Ballard from UK built handsome custom banjo with a beautiful tone . Darwin (dont blame him a bit) had begun working with a couple of other groups that had scheduled jobs out into the summer. The two bridges removed from the Goldstar and the parts banjo are high quality bridges made by top makers, quite a bit more expensive, and enhancedthe sound quality of the two banjos. This banjo with new strings and your bridge (plus a lowered tail piece) has been completely transformed. I am not suggesting the Red Maple bridge is the answer for every banjo. Overall, I prefer this bridge to the similar products by either Grover or Hatfield. The tone is brilliant, I can play way up the neck now, and theintonation has improved tremendously. Bart recommended 2 bridges and nailed it. 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). Bought a three pack of Dons bridges,one spillway dam bridge which I put on my 12" Ramsey and it has well balanced tone and his craftsmanship is top notch and Don was very easy to deal with and quick getting my order to me,also got one of his Minstrel bridges that I put on a Woody banjo with AquilaReds and also very happy with that bridge and how it sounds,also have a Fir but it does not have a home yet guess I need another Banjo.Thank You Don. Tim would have fit in well with the Eagles musically. Will be doing more business with you in the future! All my banjos have Stearn calfskin heads I either get from John Balch or Bob Smakula. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/18229In the ad, and the enclosed note that accompanied the bridge, Mr. New said that he hoped the bridge would improve the sound of the buyers banjo, and give the buyer more pleasure in playing. I have known Tim for over ten years on a professional basis. Comparison: Bridge prices vary widely, from $3.50 mass produced no-name products to $60 boutique handmade bridges. I had Donald make it with 44mmspacing. Honestly, I bought the walnut because I wanted a banjo to have a woody, mellow, appalachian mountain/minstrelly tone, but now I've heard the brightness from the walnut bridge and am thinking about getting another banjo just so I can appreciate both of the different tonalities offered by them. It was clear the bridge had been given special attention by the maker.Second, the design was excellent. Tim is very accomplished, respectful manager and human being. (if you get one ditch the guitar tuners and get some cheap planetary tuners) Anyway its a pretty cool little banjo but once I supercharged the Ibanez, I wasn't stopping!! Its defiantly a keeper. Honestly, none makes my banjos sound as good as Bart's bridge does. And no aluminium jangle - how can that be? I tried a Moon Light i had laying around but it sounded very thin and overall worse than the Grover. The top is flat, not arched like the Moon. I kept the Hatfield for another day. It has served as an entree to Foxes and Fossils for people from all over the world. For 25 bucks you can't go wrong! I had no idea a bridge could do so much for a banjo. Dealing with Tim couldn't have been better. I will definitely be calling Jerry again for my bridge needs. This thing Rocks!!! I had a snuffy smith on before so it was no slouch, but now it is just amazing. It is not a bad bridge but no better than the Factory Floor bridge or Sosebee. Classic combination because I wanted a traditional sound with good balance up and down the neck. It was an amazing performance and I'm floored to hear on this program it was the 1st time they had performed in public! Where Purchased: Tim Purcell. I doubt anyone is going to put these on super-high end banjos, but on a beginner or intermediate banjo these are probably a very inexpensive and nice upgrade. You won't regret it, especially if you think your banjo can't sound any better.. 'cause it will. The first radically different bridge I tried was the Snuffy II. Looking for anything to do on such a dreary day, I jumped up, went downstairs to the studio and laid down a rhythm track and lead vocal. Highly recommend Bart's work. Well on the second bridge I made things right and Tim sent me another bridge. I play clawhammer so it wasn't the right bridge for me but it might be really good for bluegrass. Thanks so much to Mr. Cunningham, his bridges have made me fall even more in love with the banjo. I think I've found it! I have tried a bunch of bridges over the last 30 years and this one is by far the best out of the box - period. I just received a sycamore/rosewood bridge from Steve for a recently acquired Noel Booth open back banjo. I settled on a mystery wood bridge, it has had some time to settle in on the Calico and sounds fantastic. Tyri's organic bridge seems to have done the trick; It's subtle but there, without killing the volume. I received my bridge and placed it as I started to tune I could not stop smiling as I new right away that there would be a noticeable improvement. It has an ebony peg below the 3rd string slot and the ebony top is slightly arched to compensate for eventual sag due to to string pressure. Home . I just want to add my $.02 to praise Steve's bridges, and then a whole lot more to praise Steve himself as a craftsman and a banjo guy (whatever that may be, I mean it in the best possible way. One more time! It seemed smart, and I went along for the ride. We serve. I have pretty much conditioned myself to not making much use of this dynamic because I didnt have much to work with so I need to do some work to be able to use the new range I have available.-The next most obvious difference was what happened up the neck. I needed to get a new bridge for my cherry Brooks banjo. The bridge is expertly crafted, visually attractive and precisely made to customer specs. Also, a good 4th string. There are several fine bridge makers out there these days, and I've tried a number of them, but to my ear these bridges of Bart's give the most "punch" while also increasing clarity, depth, and most importantly bass response, relative to the best of the other bridges I've tried. Highly recommend this bridge. He is passionate about telecommunications and innovation is a strong advocate to have during this critical phase of product development. The tone of my banjo is more than I could have ever imagined it has really taken it to a different level and as always David's bridge is a beautiful piece of functional ART! Thanks again, Bart. Barts bridge prices fall nicely in the median between cheap and boutique options, but he sets himself apart by offering such detailed customization and having a knack for pairing his bridges to the banjo you describe. I asked that the bridge be left unslotted, so that I could 'tweak' the height by sanding the top a little and then file my own slots. The bridge drastically altered the sound of the banjo to the point that my non-musician wife commented that it sounded different and better without prompting. He also jumped at the chance. I e-mailed Bart for input on which of his bridges would be right for my OME Triple-X (wih Silverspun tone ring). The bridge was received so quickly that I believe it was manufactured and mailed the same day that payment was sent. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! As with all IT projects there are challenges and Tim was professional and supportive and he always presented constructive approaches to addressing these challenges as he had taken the time to understand the client , the stakeholders requirements, processes and culture so that he could deliver the resources & services required. I've used the Stockwell Moon Bridge for decades with great success both on my archtop and on my flat-top to cure intonation problems. Needing a bridge for myGold Tone Cello banjo CEB-5 I contacted Bart via his online request form. It's like a whole new banjo. I do feel as though my banjo has gotten a little louder, though, because of the sheer lack of negative tones from the bridge. I ordered an "Untopped Mystery Wood Bridge" from Bart Veerman. The other two gave my banjo a more blue grass sound, one more than the other. It is mahogany, has a tone ring, single rod, and for the price, decent workmanship & hardware. The banjo reviews database is here to help educate people before they purchase an instrument. I played with all sorts or set-up stuff to get it to open up. I ordered a roasted red maple bridge from Tim for my Gibson RB-4. But no. If your looking for the Stanley tone then you need to try one of the Zebra bridges. | Tim is such a nice guy he sent me the second bridge even though I accidentally stiffed him on the shipping charge. Remember that with any bridge, set-up factors in, and the head tension may need to be raised or in this case slightly lowered for optimum performance--don't judge a bridge by the sound, try different set-ups! . in computer science from the University of Utah in 1998, an M.S. Just received a new Zebra wood/Lignum Vitae bridge from David,I spoke with him and he recommended this setup for my Woody.having purchased from him before I knew what fine work he does but I have to say thisWOW! The bass response is full and the high end sounds pretty good too. The remaining three are probably going to migrate to my other banjos. Choose height, spacing, wood type, compensation, etc. I have purchased two KatEyzbridges from Mike Smith. I messed with the head tension a bit (less) and things only got better. The difference was spectacular!! Feet touch the banjo just right. The first was so successful, that I purchased them both. I communicated with Tim over a couple of email's about my banjo, setup info, preferences and what I was looking to achieve. Then I read about people really liking his bridge so, I had to give it a try. We find his talented skill in all the parts of the banjo . The highs were more or less unchanged from my previous bridge but the mids and lows took on a really rich timbre, with a 4th string that will make my liver quiver when I hit it right. For "my stuff", with guitarish licks, radical tone variations & infinitely variable dynamics - the Dark Star is unbelievable. I bought one hesitantly to test the difference between it and a Kateyz bridge, still sounds great and at a lower price. A fantastic product backed up by great communication/ advice and timely shipping/ delivery. Sacrifice richness for clarity or vice versa. What was next? 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. His comment was to try it first to make sure I was satisfied. This translates into a lot of volume if you really dig in, should you ever need to peel the paint off your walls. I've found that with these bridges it actually takes less hand/finger effort to play. Tim Purcell (II) Art Department | Actor + Add or change photo on IMDbPro Tim Purcell is known for The Babadook (2014) and Death in Bloom (2015). It is easy to see the level of care that goes into making a bridge this fine. I am sure there are many good Bridges out there but for me it is "Snuffy Smith". However, i've been really happy with the setup on my banjos and the bridges on them for the last couple years ( also made by Tim, see my other reviews), I didn't give it further thought for a while. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say that I'm exceedingly happy and would recommend this bridge to any tenor banjo player. I must have given him 20 different specs, and he nailed it. He is also very friendly and great to talk to on the phone. Despite having played and owned banjos since the mid 1970s, I have had very limited experience swapping out bridges. A wide variety of wood combinations are available. And the 5/8" bridge I put on my style 12 made a remarkable difference. I have never been so impressed by anyone Ive seen in flesh and blood. I could not be happier. Well made. After 3-4 weeks, the banjo has added plunk and punch and is better able to hold its own in a jam. I had sanded down my old Sampson walnut bridge a little to improve the action and over time is was starting to sag. I highly recommend Renan Banjos and Tyler Burke. I didn't have to put as much effort into slides, pull offs,and hammer on. Turned out that one of those bridges was exactly what I was looking for and worked out perfectly. Whats even more interesting is George Keywood is an expert on making millions from the internet. 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. It's like turning from basic to semi-pro. The sound is perfect for my RK. Recently I have used David Cunningham's Zebrawood/Katalox brides and Zebra/Padauk. This one went on my '81 Gold Star GF 100, which really didn't sound too bad, but with the new bridge it just has so much more clarity and improved quality of tone, it is hard to believe. Thank you. Since I very rarely change bridges (I went through a short time being obsessed with Jerry Rabun'sbridges but that was my only venture into bridge territory), I didn't really expect a radical change. First, Bart is a consummate professional, while it might be a bit challenging to navigate his website it's not hard to get in touch with him directly. But the Sullivan Old Growth is an improvement over the Snuffy. It became a lot more responsive! The tone is brilliant, I can play way up the neck now, and the. I will be a return customer. I am now a believer!! Then, as the summer of 2011 rolled around we had a different issue to work through. 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. Mine was a lighter bridge over stock (4mm v 5mm or thereabouts). First things first, what I think is fantastic banjo tone might be different than you. I contacted Steve and he sent one of his compensated bridges out for me to try. I put it on a 70s GTR flathead (thick multi ply rim and likely a poor fitting pot metal tone ring). I contributed to the design on Jerry Rabun's Bamboozler and Bigfoot bridges. I deliberated over this bridge only a couple of days, even though it's the most expensive bridge I've purchased. Once I put it on my banjo all I can say is WOW!!!! so I sent him an email, asking him what would work for the Ibanez, he says "Mystery wood - Ebony top. Recommended! In fact, mostimproved the banjos I was playing at the time, at least changed my sound to something I was happy with. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. I just slipped the bridge under the strings with my old bridge in place and switched it out for the new one with a quick check on the intonation, and I was ready to play. I give this bridge a ten. You hate to mess with something that works but I might go again. The banjo came with a 5/8 and though very playable, the action was a bit high for my style. We shouldve been trying out to be in Chases band. I like how it looks as well with it's little feet sticking out. Best of all he sends all 3 via regular US mail for 72 cents, unlike most Banjo specialty stores that add $5.00 shipping and handling to ship one bridge. With no promotion other than word of mouth and folks sharing with their friends, our site is rapidly approaching 50 million views. The craftsmanship is outstanding!! Pretty cheap way to make a big difference with a banjo . One of my band members even mentioned that my banjo sounded much better, and I hadn't told him about the change of bridge. It arrived a few days later so I put it on, tweaked the head a bit and left it overnight to settle. His thoughts, (check out the wood description on his website) about the wood matched with what I look for in tone, good balance and volume, not as sustaining and a darker tone. Both the higher and lower notes seem cleaner. For me, it added the final element I was looking to dial into on my banjo, "presence". clear, richer tones from every string and even the 4th string (which had always seemed a little lacking something in my view) seemed to come alive. In the years after I got the Sullivan I have done lots of things to get the best tone such as different strings, heads, straps, picks, Zero-fret, tone enhancers, pickups, D-tuners. Does it make your banjo sound like a 1934 Gibson? All Rights Reserved. I purchased the Dark Star bridge for my open back banjo with the intention to use it for playing both in clawhammer and up-picking style. The tone and volume with Dave's bridge is really loud and crisp. It looks great. I have given them to my friends and it always make their banjos sound amazing. I purchased thisGroverACOUSTICRAFTfor my Deering Goodtime II, replacing the stock bridge. This helps to prevent sag at the top of the bridge over time.. Going to get another for my open back. Better than all I have tried thus far on the banjo it rests on. He tells her to give him Samuel and everything will be fine. Actor. I like what this bridge does for that. I recieved my two-footed thin mystery wood bridge slotted for nylgut strings and installed it. The buzz is gone!!! The bridge is well designed/built and looks great. He is a writer and producer, known for Number 96 (1972), Murder: Ultimate Grounds for Divorce (1984) and Day Release (1997). 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