![]() But after a few days of playing, sometimes even a few hours, these banjos open up and really sound fantastic. When you first install them, they may sound good, perhaps even impressive, but often they sound pretty much like any other rim. One thing that ALL of these rims have in common is this. For some insight into the differences in the construction of these block rims and conventional block rims, click here. I have tried a couple of different tone rings on these rims. Geoff Stelling is offering them both as a retrofit and as an option on his banjos. The prices are quite reasonable - $350.00 + $10.00 shipping and handling, fitted to your hardware, ready to stain and finish. These rims appear to be similar in construction to the old Stelling block rims however there are significant differences. Tony Pass makes block style rims from submerged lumber. ![]() ![]() During the past year or so, an additional supplier of old wood rims has emerged. Do I have to buy one of those banjo setups? Not any more. And I already have a resonator, tone ring and neck. They have a remarkable sound - very close to the pre-war ideal, and if the indications are correct, they improve with age.īut I don't have $2095. The cost of the pot assembly is $2095 including shipping in the U.S.Īt SPBGMA this year I got to hear and play several of these instruments. You can have your favorite luthier make the neck for you. The rim and resonator are unfinished (both made of Timeless Timber®), and the resonator is routed for binding. Actually, what you get when you order a banjo pot from Bill is a complete rim, resonator, tone ring, flange, tension hoop, armrest, brackets, coordinator rods, presto tailpiece, bridge, head - basically everything but the neck. This produced a cellular structure very similar to the wood in a pre-war banjo rim.īanjo Rims Made of Submerged Wood In 2000, Bill Stokes of Showcase Products introduced his Timeless Timber® banjo pots. Much of the wood was completely dry, and it had aged anaerobically. While there was some penetration of the surface of the logs by water, the amount of water damage was minimal. When some of these logs were brought to the surface, it was quickly determined that they were not only old growth wood, but they had not actually been damaged by submersion. They had been buried in the mud as the logs from the north were floated downstream from the big forests. At the bottom of the lake, buried under several feet of mud, there were logs that had been harvested over a century ago. They don't have that tight grain.Ī few years ago, divers exploring the bottom of Lake Superior made an interesting discovery. These trees are actually almost pampered. But the tree farms are generally in areas with better climate than the frozen North. Conservation efforts produced tree farms that were to replace much of this old wood. When this wood was made into a banjo rim, it produced spectacular sound, and it kept getting better with each passing year.īut the supply of this wood was finite, and much of it was used during World War II for various types of construction. ![]() Some of this wood had aged for many years after being cut down. The growth was slow and the grain was very tight. This type of wood came from trees that were grown under adverse climatic conditions. The Gibson banjos that were built in the 1920's and 1930's came from "old growth" wood, from Canada and the Northern U.S. One of the missing ingredients in obtaining the pre-war sound on a modern instrument is the right kind of wood. ![]() What's all this about old wood and submerged lumber. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have and help you get started with your new timber structure.For a warning about "old wood," "submerged wood" and similar items, click here. If you’re interested in learning more about our timber frame pavilions, we encourage you to reach out for a price estimate. We also offer nationwide shipping, so no matter where you are in the country, we can get your pavilion delivered right to your door. We have standard models to choose from, or you can customize your pavilion to meet your needs. Our team of Amish craftsmen is skilled in every aspect of pavilion construction, from the initial design to the final finishing touches. Aren’t you ready to have a stylish outdoor space for entertaining guests or simply relaxing in the quiet of your own private retreat? Our timber frame pavilion kits offer the perfect solution for creating an inviting outdoor living area that will last for years to come.Īt The Backyard Showcase, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality timber frame pavilion kits that are perfect for any outdoor space. ![]()
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