Reply To: Steel string build

#6211
Carver Banjos
Keymaster

Thanks for sharing!
Steel strings sound really nice with the plastic drumhead option. I like what you did to modify the tailpiece.
I’d like to offer a steel string kit model in the future, the main thing that has been holding me back is I’m still looking for a reliable and cost effective supply of geared tuners and metal tailpieces.
I’m sorry you had issues with the nylon strings. I don’t doubt you but I feel I should add that my kits with nylon strings will stay in tune and do not buzz when set up properly. There are a lot of factors that could cause these issues and I’d be glad to go into more detail on how to narrow them down and how to remedy it if anyone is having similar issues.