Crowe-spaced Banjo Bridges For Clawhammer?
Has anyone tried substituting a Crowe-spaced (1-3/4" string spacing) banjo bridge for a standard-spaced (1-11/16" string spacing) banjo bridge? If so, did you find the extra 1/16" string-spacing helped or hindered your clawhammer playing? Thanks!
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I used a Crowe spaced bridge once briefly, and never really noticed that much difference for Scruggs style or clawhammer.
You might try asking this question over at banjohangout.org, if you haven't been by there already. |
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all of my bridges are crowe spaced, for the extra space. check that the fretboard width is wide enough up the neck so your outer strings are not to close to the edge.
SnuffySmiths in crowe spacing are my preference |
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Crow spacing doesn't do much for clawhammer since all the action is happening normally around the rim / neck heel juncture.
I make all my bridges 1-7/8" spacing and it's noticeable, but not by a lot. Noticeable when compared to a 1-3/4" spaced bridge, though. Make your own, or if that's not possible purchase a couple of the cheap ebony topped bridges the next height up from what you use. It's easy enough to sand down the top edge and carve in 5 notches to see if you can tell the difference in the spacing feel. If you like it then just purchase a bridge made by someone who you are familiar with. |
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