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Simple and traditional, for great old-time tone

Round Rod Tone Ring


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Here's a well-made example of one of the earliest banjo tone ring designs: an unplated brass hoop, .273" round in cross-section, that simply rests on top of the banjo's wood rim. Uncomplicated yes, but the workmanship is impressive: it's nicely fabricated and lays flat, allowing more consistent banjo head tensioning. A great choice for a traditional old-time banjo sound, in 11" and 12" diameters.

"They are great! Good weight, diameters are right on, and they are flat! I will be using them exclusively." —Will Fielding, Fielding Banjos

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Round Rod Tone Ring
 
Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
0242 11" diameter 3-4 weeks
 $33.34
3 or more $29.98  
6 or more $28.50  
0243 12" diameter Yes
 $35.56
3 or more $31.98  
6 or more $30.39  

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A high crown or medium crown banjo head is usually required for this tone ring.
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Round Rod Tone Ring
Round Rod Tone Ring
 
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5 12-19-2011
Don't Panic or throw it away!

If you made the same mistake that I did, bought a cheap banjo to get started with and soon out grew the thud instead of banjo twang, not all is lost. I bought the brass ring and new head, took a couple of hours to change them out and what a difference. This cheap thing actually rings like the big boys. Thanks guys for having such a product for improving a banjo's sound.

Ron Brown  Rapid City, South Dakota Read my reviews (2)
5 9-14-2011
unbelievable sound

wow! I installed the tone ring on a Rover RB 45 banjo, then I lowered the pot to level with the flinge and what came out of a inexpensive instrument was totally unbelievable. thanks stewart-Mcdonald

brady plyler  kershaw sc. Read my reviews (2)
5 1-18-2011
Excellent upgrade item

I installed this tone ring in a cheap banjo with an aluminum rim (bottle cap rim) and the sound now rings out instead of being swallowed by the pot. I recommend this highly.

Terry Church  Australia
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