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Upgrading a Cheap Banjo by Replacing a Fifth String Friction Peg with a Geared Peg

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: The fifth string tuner on a banjo is often a cheap friction peg and can be upgraded to a geared tuner. Watch as I make this easy modification on a Harmony banjo.
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@ryanhardison 4 года назад

In the future, try taking the tuner button off, then use a 10mm socket (or one close) to put over the button shaft and then hammer it in by hitting the socket.

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

Good idea because that Tuning Knob is delicate.

@short6691 4 года назад

Good job. A satisfied customer no doubt. Loved the performance critique at the end of the brief test drive. Quite amusing. Your banjo chops will not pay the rent, but satisfied customers will!

@MichaelJacksonguitar Год назад

Glad I found this video. I've got a similar 1960's Harmony banjo with this exact problem. 5th string peg slips all the time. Time to upgrade.

@mountaingrunter9924 Год назад

Thanks! My harmony reso tone needs this. Keep on keepin' on.

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

Traditions have changed over the years, Geared Tuners are super accurate plus you can use a string winder to crank them for faster string changes.

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

Eric Schaefer It's just like the Machine Head tuners on a Guitar since both instruments use steel strings. The Guitar style Machine Heads can literally handle alot of tension.

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

A Daddario Pro String winder would've helped w/ stringing up

@Steve-cs8nd Год назад

Eric, take the plastic knob off then screw the bolt back in then lay a padded block on the side of the neck then pull it out with a claw hammer or nail removal lever (not frailing a real claw hammer) Works a treat young fella.

@dantop1280 2 года назад

Great info. That's the exact same problem I have and that's exactly what I was going to do... just waiting for my peg to arrive. Thanks!!!!

@tiedyedkarma Год назад

easy to fix a friction peg. Replace the fiber washer. If it is totally missing, you can make one out of card stock. Works a charm.

@duncanwells2597 3 года назад

This was excellent. I've been cursing this peg for years. Do you have any advice on how NOT to crack the neck while tapping it in? Duh! Sorry watched it a second time and paid more attention. Thanks!

@walterrider9600 4 года назад

thank you Eric

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

Geared tuners are certainly a huge upgrade for Banjos

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

This is a good upgrade because geared tuners are easier to use

@wiggsan Месяц назад

I noticed that you have a slight tilt backward, toward the peghead on the tuner. Is that on purpose?

@Neilgal12 Год назад

Thank you!

@kevinrappold7795 Год назад

Do you pitch the new tuner slightly forward?

@kalipcole7195 3 года назад

Is it possible to put banjo patenary pegs on a banjo that comes with guitar tuners on it?

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

Nah the Guitar Style Tuners look more updated

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

Nah, the Guitar Style Tuners allow you to get away w/ a Guitar String Winder & Cutter. They're more accurate.

@tomrowe6432 2 года назад

Can I ask how you got the reamer ground down?

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

@UCwlODDrWKjMZQ9njyfy2cow Geared tuners are far more superior than Friction Pegs because they make the instrument look like it's going to hold tune better.

@RockStarOscarStern634 3 года назад

Who was having the problem of this Friction Peg working itself loose on this Banjo?