It's not compensated at all however I'm surprised how much it changed in sound of my Deering Goodtime banjo. Going to get another for my open back. So thats kind of where we are right now. Mr. Veerman hasdevelopeda thin bridge design that is highly compatible with the arch-top tone ring. Over half of those views have come this past year (2020). Really well made, with no roughness. It made the high end not only clearer and more pleasing but louder as well. I just tried a new Douglas Fir Spillway Dam 5/8 std. 2023 Tim Purcell All Rights Reserved Website Design by NewsomCreative.com Foxes and Fossils is a registered trademark owned by Timothy P. Purcell. from Elderly. Well made. Tim's bridges are traditionally built for bluegrass banjos and are made from select woods, controlled by mass, and nicely designed. Tim Purcell - Co-Founder - Lykeion | LinkedIn Tim Purcell Principal at Halcyon Advisory Partners | Co-founder at Lykeion Austin, Texas, United States 2K followers 500+ connections Join to view. Memory Book. Biography; Other Works; Publicity Listings; Official Sites; Contact Info (IMDbPro) Filmography. I passed around lyric sheets, tuned my guitar and took my place. I just wanted to add that my new bridge significantly improves the tone of my Wildwood Troubadour; it gives the sound some warmth and richness, almost like adding layers to the tone. The bridge arrived in Munich / Germany about one week after ordering. Each ensuing year Terry would video one of our summer shows from which I would post the best performances. The quality of craftsmanship is like no other as well. The pictures show a mother who vaguely resembles Amelia strangling her dog, killing Samuel and slitting her own throat. I bought one of Tim's bridges about 2 weeks ago. Contact. Davis is a great craftsman and can make a bridge out of a wide selection of woods and at any height or spacing you want. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. When I tried the Sosebee Select, the exact opposite happened. All are great. But $2 won't keep me from buying again if I want a 3rd Steve Davis! Bart was very helpful and answered all my questions very quickly. Rachels forays into musical theater, piano and singing had a big influence on Sammie. I put one on my custom Rigel banjo and it made quite a difference. But the Sullivan Old Growth is an improvement over the Snuffy. I gladly mailed Tim a money order this week.The next time I'm in need of a bridge, I'll be contacting Tim Purcell first. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Number 1 in America - Song/Stories to Change Hearts, Books to Heal the World - Buddha's Wife and Quaking, Making Friends Among the Taliban - Jonathan P. Larson, Ending Hunger Now - Laura Ida and DeeAnn Rambo, Alums Serving the World - Brydie Hill & Mark Lassman-Eul, From the Battlefields of Iraq to Capitol Hill, Music as Spirit & Lifeblood - Heather Pierson. The biggest improvement was up the neckall the way up. Going in, I didn't know what exactly I wanted, but Daniel not only recommended which wood to use, but sent me another for free for contrast (walnut for warmth, which i wanted, and maple for brightness as a contrast). I read many good things about Author Hatfield bridges, so I got one for a new banjo I was having custom made. A great big "me too" on the Buckeye bridge. It has transformed the instrument! There are so many excellent bridges being made today that it's worth experimenting. You can watch her mature as you watch their performances over the years. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright 2023 Banjo Hangout. I can "pull" out tones that are strong - or delicate - at will, without effort. I definitely hear an improvement in tonal qualitites like better mid to low ranges & longer sustain. I am extremely pleased with the look and sound the Dark Star has brought to my banjo. When the bridge arrivedand I set it up I notice right away that it really did wonders with the intonation. There is no doubt that whatever banjo I have will immediately be fitted with one of Tims finely crafted bridges. ), My banjo specs: Short scale, walnut neck, 12-inch thin maple rim (Keller drum shell), Dobson tone ring, thin goatskin head, Chris Sands heavy strings. The tone I'm getting is awesome! I dont notice that anymore, and the gains all over the rest of the neck more than make up for it. The tone was consistently clean and strong across the strings. Sacrifice tone for volume or vice versa. That helped give me the resistance I needed to get the volume up some, but I lost some of the sweet tone and the highs weren't as apparent. You get the feeling that he doesn't sell these, but rather, he gives them up for adoption to good homes! Anyone can shoot me a message if they want a more specific opinion. | The next day, BAM! Thankfully she responded with a nonchalant sure. I set up a rehearsal for the next week. 2 DAYS!!! The Knighthood was awarded for my work and follow through of bilateral talks held between the Australian and Finnish Governments and for Business and Academia in the area of Innovation. (I know, heard it before), but a double winner with volume on the RB and a new sound on the Hatfield. Where Purchased: Directly from Steve Davis. Order you one while they are still cheap, these bridges are in a class by themselves. I have seen a great many older prewar banjos and conversions that use his bridges, and I now can see why. The bridge was packed in a bubble wrap envelope including a small insert with some basic bridge info, installation instructions, and specs. You can't go wrong with this bridge! Well constructed, and sounds terrific. Very nice bridges! Shipping is $3 within Canada, $5 to the United States and $7 elsewhere. I am new to banjo and just figured the bridge, that came on the instrument was good enough. If you're working with a grover or Goodtime or Washburn factory issue, the Kateyz will make a huge difference. This Steve Davis Bridge is the best bridge I have ever had. Wow, well I've been playing around with the bridges so far and I can say he definitely recommended the right woods. This bridge does not do that. MY friend still plays that banjo and it sounds amazing with Bart's Bridge. Did not seem to "mute" the ring, just focused it more to the appropriate frequencies. I didn't want to take it off and so have ordered another to go to the banjo I originally bought it for. I believe Eric at Sullivan has another solid product to add to the Sullivan name! This is a new product from Bart Veerman. Altogether a great banjo day in Maine for BobBut back to the bridge. Tim thank you for you patience and care. View Tim Purcell's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Well done Ericgreat product! Increased volume and improved tone on Deering Hartford. Quality: The Bridge is attractive and sturdy. Some of them conflicted with F and F offers. What a difference - the instrument had a lot more power and the intonation was spot on across the neck. I was very happy with my Greg Deering bridge and didn't think it could get better. Strings are D' Addario Nickel Wound Medium Gauge. Availability: You can order Barts bridges directly from his website at banjobridge.com or from respected online retailers Elderly Instruments and Janet Davis Music. These bridges improved the volume,tone and color of both banjos. The tone is clear and even from trebles to basses across the strings. I have one on a maple and one on a mahogany. I highly recommend Tim for his great customer service and excellent product. My 1 st and 2 nd string come sound more alive and a whole volume is very good. In fact, the improvement in response is downright remarkable. The increase in volume with the camo frog on my banjo was startling. Boy, couldn't have been more wrong. We serve. Thanks Tim! Because the wood is much drier than most other bridges I have tried, this means you can have a slightly thicker/taller bidge without the normal change in tone and volume usually associated with them. It gives a good clean sound. I own several bridges made by Bart and highly recommend his products. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. B. Veerman teak.Tone is excellent. It came with a old two foot Grover bridge that someone hand cut to accept the thicker Nylgut strings. Saw Dave's shop. Never have I owned a bridge that gives so much tone and clarity, and I've owned quite a few. Remohead,AMBmediumcryos, 2 hump tailpiece. He is also very friendly and great to talk to on the phone. It was very much worth the $20-something investment! Then there were two phone calls to clarify. I think this is a great bridge and is right up there with the walnut Sampson, my favorites for the last five years. I so looked forward to getting together with Maggie and Sam. Brighter, crisper tone towards the bridge and mellow but resonant tones towards the neck. The top is flat, not arched like the Moon. I corresponded with Bart ahead of time, gave him the full specs of the banjo and went with his recommendation. Bart recommended 2 bridges and nailed it. Zebra wood has a nice look. Excellent bridge. The banjo has the cocobolo wood tone ring with titanium top. I am very happy with the sound now. Ok ok there still isnt much sustain at the 18th fret but there is still a definite audible ring to the notes that wasnt there at all with the Grover. The last Foxes and Fossils show we did in 2012 features a couple of references to Maggie leaving. Join Facebook to connect with Tim Purcell and others you may know. Bart's clawhammer bridge makes my inexpensive banjo sound great! I tightened the head in the mean time. Tim Purcell has 65 clips with the Foxes and Fossils (and the Mustangs) online. It does a very good job at transmitting string vibration to the banjo head. I will definitely be calling Jerry again for my bridge needs. After getting the intonation setup correct, I checked the fourth string with my auto tuner. This banjo with new strings and your bridge (plus a lowered tail piece) has been completely transformed. I tried another bridge and bang, it has awsometone. Since I had just interviewed John Bullard and he talked about the Purcell bridges that he likes, so I thought I would give that one a try. It's working for me for bluegrass, honky-tonk piano sounds, and Irish applications. A few days ago I notice BHO member David Cunninghams ad for bridges: http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/39405, I asked David to build me four 5/8 Zebra bridges with a Katalox cap, two in Crowe spacing and two standard spacing. So that's what I got with Crowe spacing. Looking for anything to do on such a dreary day, I jumped up, went downstairs to the studio and laid down a rhythm track and lead vocal. I wanted to regain the sweet rich sound of the midrange and reduce those piercing highs, but I didn't want to reduce the head tension and lose volume or vibrancy. The instrument is still new to me, and I'm really liking it as I get used to it, but there were some minor intonation quirks up the neck that seemed to indicate a compensated bridge. All my banjos have Stearn calfskin heads I either get from John Balch or Bob Smakula. I received an Afro/Kat bridge from David today that he sent me to try out. Amelia is about to kill Samuel, but he manages to trap her and tie her down. It was not sharp on the third thru fifth fretted notes anymore. Since then, I have preferred heavier bridges on my banjos. My RB-3 rings with more sustain, it's crisp and clear with lots of treble but no loss of bass. It is louder now and it sounds more clearly. I hope to be able to make some good sound comparisons using this bridge on all my banjos. Feet touch the banjo just right. The Red Maple mellowed it out just enough, increased the bass response, and greatly improved note separation. Addendum: I just got two of these same bridges (ebony-crowned teak, two-foot), one for my OME tenor and one for my Stelling tenor. 1 hr, 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple' 3 hrs, 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? ' Intonation in D is also fantastic.The volume is about the same. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro . I don't have a huge amount of experience, but I've bought a grover bridge, owned a goodtime bridge, made my own, and had two beefy factory bridges, one that came with my Fender FB 58. It will enhance any well-constructed banjo by doing what it is supposed to while not interfering with your set-up, taste, or style. Everything else was good, even with the new height. I bought an 11/16 standard spacing Roasted Red Maple bridge. So my 3 sounded bright. The girls moms frowned on gigs during the school year and that was ok because my other band, The Mustangs still had enough festival and club work to keep us occupied. I have an OME that was just too strong in the upper midrange - kind of clangy. If you are looking to get something more out of your banjo, drop him a note. He even tweaked the string spacing for me, as the stock bridge had the strings a little too close together for me. The main difference it has from other bridges the way it produces tone, which I've found to feel louder (though my gauge told me no volume gain compared to a kiln dried maple) and be both drier and sustain more. Detective Purcell graduated from the 112th Cadet Class on April 27th, 2007. It literally is like playing a brand new (and much more expensive) instrument for the price of 12-15 bucks. The bridge looks much like the one that came with my Eagle 2 except for Greg's initials on the new one. I highly recommend his products & service! After 3-4 weeks, the banjo has added plunk and punch and is better able to hold its own in a jam. not prof. but for fun. I bought an 11/16 standard spacing Roasted Red Maple bridge. Well, after playing the heck out of my banjo the last few days and carefully listening to the differences..The new Sullivan Factory Floor bridge is ALL of that plus! Tim is one talented musician, singer, arranger, editor/producer. The sound had a slightly "rounder" tone and plenty of punch up the neck. Thanks Tim. You won't be disappointed. Four are 5/8 inches in height, two with Crowe spacing and two with standard spacing. I would not hesitate to order another bridge from Bart or recommend his bridges to other players. Suddenly a light came on over my head and I realized that was why that banjo always had an intonation issue. Plus, Greg was a delight to deal with--great communication, great service, amazing bridge! However, I like a bright, biting sound with clear, deep tones and this one is a bit muted for my taste. I purchased a 1/2" Bart Veerman (http://banjobridge.com) bridge with a 20" radius for a cheap Davison Banjo-Guitar(banjo body/guitar neck) I received for Christmas. Good guy.great product! I recommend this bridge to everyone. And the 5/8" bridge I put on my style 12 made a remarkable difference. With chills running down my spine I kept asking, girls did you hear that!? Where Purchased: direct from Mr.Cunningham, David's zebra-wood / katalox bridge (2.46 gm / .687 tall /Crowe spacing) made a marked improvement in the sound of my banjo (Cox rim, Sullivan First Quality archtop tone ring, Gibson RB 250 neck & resonator). I worried about it affecting the harmonics, but no issues there, and what tone! The next morning I started picking and my ears immediately perked up. If your looking for a slightlydarker, sweeter tone, give this bridge a try. The Beech bridge was at 1.9 g , very thin, but stable and might I add looks pretty nice too. -BC, I added this bridge to my Chuck Lee Glen Rose original some three years ago - about a year after I bought this model banjo new. Contact Tim Purcell's Bio As an experienced and innovative ICT Management Professional, happily living in Australia's National Capital, Canberra, I've found that work takes place in many arenas - in cafes, in offices and during the many networking functions (that Canberra does so very well). All 6 feet contact the head evenly with no undue stresses on the bridge. This is a really fine banjo bridge. I have been playing Scruggs style bluegrass banjo enough to own my own 5-string banjo for a little over 10 years. The bass notes really ring and the highs are sweet. I want to make it clear that this bridge is not a miracle cure for larger tonal/structural issues. I thought delivery was quite timely, but David felt like he took a day or two too long, so he also sent me a Missouri Maple and Purple Heart. The guys I jam with even asked if I had new strings or new finger-picks, etc.. so they heard a difference also. Once the bridge has opened up, they will bounce back amazingly quick to the "ideal" spot even if the entire banjo hasn't been played for days. I've put this on an RK Elite 75 and the results are fantastic. What Don said about improving cheaper banjos is definitely true. All of a sudden it works!!!!! SOSEBEE BEECH RULES!!!Pickalot. But what struck me in particular is that, up and down the neck and from string to string, the bridge produces such a very well balanced tone. Her name was Chase Truran. Where Purchased: Directly from Scott Zimmerman, I bought a Vintage Z Bridge from Scott and I received it over the past weekend. Extremely smooth everywhere, beautiful wood, the best string slots I have seen on any bridge, etc. One thing that pleases me a great deal about this bridge is that it does not take away anything from my banjo: some bridges give you something really good, but take away from something else equally as fine to give you that "boost." Honestly, I bought the walnut because I wanted a banjo to have a woody, mellow, appalachian mountain/minstrelly tone, but now I've heard the brightness from the walnut bridge and am thinking about getting another banjo just so I can appreciate both of the different tonalities offered by them. After having it on a few days and running it through it's courses, let me offer the following:CRAFTSMANSHIP: neat looking and well made bridge. Cons - The only real con to this bridge is that I cannot use my Mike's Banjo Mute with it. Now I have to try one on my openback. In other words, it is not going to remidy that lack of power in your open strings, or give you that 40DBs of volume you have been missing. Once the strings were stretched in and settle, it really brought the bass and treble out of the 13" pot. Like most banjo players I am always searching for the best sound I can get, and as we all know..the best banjo in the world is a dud with the wrong bridge. Recommended! Scott was invaluable as a singer after Darwins (2011) departure. The bridge my banjo-guitarinitially came with was really tall, and it had a curved fret board, so I thought I'd try a shorter bridge with a radius curve. I swing between clawhammer and up- picking, and not usually on the same banjo. The one downside is that the banjo did lose some of its low end growl. The Cunningham bridge seemed to bring out the best in this banjo. It makes a complete connection between all the strings and the head of the banjo. It definately did. These will definitely "Turbo Charge" to order. One more time! Where Purchased: Jeffrey Weitzel weitzelbanjo.com. They are every bet as good as the original SS bridges, maybe better. Got to be the best bridge I've ever owned. To torment and harm anyone who refuses to believe in him. It's built like a brick outhouse; I can't imagine that it would ever need replacing. If you are an open back player that uses genuine hide heads this may be the bridge you need to get! Tim's professionalism, support and dedication to find a way to succeed speaks volumes of his character and made doing business with him so much easier. I weighted the bridge and it was 2.1 grams, and everything seem good on the set-up. Also, has a more metallic ring to it which I particularly like; woody bridges lack bite and sizzle, this just rings and rings. Gone was the harshness and tinniness that had always been the hallmark of this banjo. I figured I would change out the bridge for something better for a start to see if I could get it to sound better before changing the Waverly tailpiece. Bummer! I ordered an "Untopped Mystery Wood Bridge" from Bart Veerman. Thanks Mike; if I could give the bridge 15/10 I would, but 10 will have to suffice. Currently, Samantha lives in Smyrna, GA. Pamela Staton, Derek Underwood, Steve Rodgers, Diamond Underwood and Eugene Hooper, and many others are family members and associates of Samantha. Overall the bridge is very nice and looks nice on my banjo.Sound - I found this bridge to have a very bright sound. If you are a little frustrated with overtones and brightness, this may be the way to go. Sound is always so subjective but if your looking for a new bridge, I can only say it improved my tone enough that I was impressed with it. The bridges produce a fuller, more robust tone that is rich in both treble and bass. Most of you have seen the video of Suite Judy Blue Eyes that was recorded at Bellas in March of 2010. Best of all he sends all 3 via regular US mail for 72 cents, unlike most Banjo specialty stores that add $5.00 shipping and handling to ship one bridge. MyLife aggregates publicly available information from government, social, and other sources, plus personal reviews written by others. WellI was pleasantly surprised. Tim is a great banjo player and you can hear his sound bites on his web site as he demonstrates his bridges. I'm ordering another just like it for the Whitestar! Steve's new beech bridge is an absolute winner. I'm massively impressed by the note quality, the sustain remains fully in tune for the entire length of the note with no 'drop off' which is pretty amazing. I filled out the form he has on his website, and after a couple emails back and forth, I was surprised that he recommended his Archie. In both cases, good clear articulation, chiming bells at treble, good bass, very sensitive to attack, works well all over the neck. I gave it a 9 only due to the finish. The banjo came with a 5/8 and though very playable, the action was a bit high for my style. The bridge is very well-made, great craftsmanship and clean. Thanks Tim. Also, this bridge just looks badass. However it just needed that final tweak. Likely it had a poor setup prior but the Archie certainly allowed the subtleties of this banjo to come right out. It is a full, rich, pretty sound. Give his bridge a try. The note separation is also phenomenal. So, I decided to post my review of this bridge that I received this past Saturday. I brought a banjo (Recording King RK80) to Steve over a year ago for a setup. Charles, Ok, so I've read some of the comments on the site about this bridge. I would definitely purchase from him again. I got improved clarity, and a big improvement in tone and volume. Do yourself a favor. spend the very minute amount of money on these the difference they made is priceless. Biography. The lower action helped there a bit. This is the ebony-crowned teak (two-foot) bridge. Where Purchased: On line from First Quality. There are many good bridges and giving a "9" to Sullivan's new Roasted Factory Bridge means that it is one of the best bridges for tonality and the criteria usually sought after in a bridge. Many times he provided me with good advice borrowing from decades of his life experience. Link: http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/39405 In case you don't know Flint is the only city tougher than Detroit, and that's sayinga lot. When it came to bridges though, I didn't need to shop around. Overall, the sound has improved. It really improved my highs and mids, while the bass and intonation is about the same as the moon heavy that was on previuosly. This is one of those rare thngs. Sometimes the really obvious escapes me. That was the bridge that came on the banjo in 1990 when I bought it, so I guess it didn't owe me anything at this point so I decided to buy a new one. Highly recommend Bart's work. In the event I find myself in the market for a bridge in the future, DCB can be assured of my business. Tim's customer service couldn' be better.He gave me some very usefull advices on setup. I was becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of sustain and general dullness of the tone. I contacted Bart about what bridge to pick for a nlygut strung semi-fretless Pisgah with a skin head - I could tell that the banjo was muted thanks to the ebony-topped bridge (which had worked fine for steel strings). The only detractor , If I had to find one would be the finish.I think it could be sanded smoother purly for asthetics but Dave does'nt charge that much for these things so I really should'nt rock the boat. I really like the bridge. An awesome bridge!! Feeling sorry for myself, I was killing time picking around on some melancholy tunes. I have copied the like to this page and I can't wait to hear more about the F & Fs and some others you have interviewed. The 100 year barn bridge alters tone the most. Great tone, volume, and sustain. Now I wonder why I waited nearly 40 years to do so! Learn more in our Privacy Policy. I dunno about BG usage but for open backs this bridge can't be beat. I noticed it most with my hammer-ons which were much more clear. Mr. Weitzel communicated via email, explained the different options available, and made the bridge to my specifications. I wanted to give my Gretsch open-back a chance to shine with a professional bridge. But just happened that in middle of finishing up mail, a few weeks ago I decided to ping Tim about his thoughts about roasted maple and based on his comments, I fired off a order for his roasted red maple bridges. This is my second bridge from Bart. This bridge is going on a OmeDeluxe Jubilee, and right from Ome it sounded great. The tone, however, is the most important aspect the bridge offers the prospective buyer, and here it most certainly does not disappoint. Where Purchased: Bart's Website banjobridge.com. I've reviewed Tim's bridges once before, but I had to send in another one. The Height is perfect for this banjo and its set up and the sound is exactly what I want from a 40 year old banjo. I have not been one to really play around with the set up or components of my banjos. After looking at a few, I was quite smitten with Bart'streatise on tone, intonation, materials etc. I do feel as though my banjo has gotten a little louder, though, because of the sheer lack of negative tones from the bridge. Make sure you get the right weight for the sound your wanting. It is a rare thing in this world that a product is comparable to products sold at 3 or 4 times it's price. I then played a few tunes with the old bridge and repeated them again with Mike's. The FF bridge had a bit more sustain and lessdryer than the Maple Roasted bridge. Like most banjoists, I spend about as much time getting my banjo to sound better than playing it. I already have one of Tim's red mapple bridge which is of other characteristics, very musical, gives sustain, very good for slower and melodic stuff playing imo. Photo Gallery. Aside from his standard work, he also performs custom requests. It warms the treble so much that it gets just a little clang-y, losing some of the Scruggsy, bell-like sweetness I like to hear in a Gibson banjo. It did everything that I wanted it to. There isn't a quick fade, but I consider that a strength. With that said I must tell you that after trying( and now refusing to remove it from my banjo) a David Cunningham bridge I cannot imagine ever trying another bridge. Give one a try if you have not already! I ordered one out of curiosity. Fantastic Bridges.I ordered a regular and a radius to try and was blown away!At first glance these bridges seem bulky with big feet but the composition of the old wood brings out a woody tone without sacrificing the bright tones at all.I would'nt thin them if I were you.I put the radius on a Huber Lancaster and the straight one on a Stelling Red Fox.We made sure the necks were tight and the other ends of the coordinater rods were only finger tight (super secret setup fact #007) and wa la .The Stelling really opened up.The Huber got a little woodier which it needed.Buy one ,experiment with your setup for a week or so and you'll see! I asked him to thin it out a little bit and he did just that. She was a student of Amy Wallace, The Mustangs incredibly talented female lead singer and Director of Fine Arts at North Cobb Christian School. 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