Pyle PBJ60 Maintenance Manual - Page 5

How To Thread Strings, The Bridge, How To Set The Bridge, Tailpiece Adjustments, Tuners

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HOW TO THREAD STRINGS The string is passed through the string hole near the top of the string post from the center of the peg-head toward the edge of the peg-head. The string is wound around the post in a direction away from the center of the peg-head. Pass the free end under the attached string so the first wind is around the post above the string end. The free end is then bent up and the string continues to be wound around the tuner post in the same direction so the next wind goes under the string. This way the string is clamped between two winds and will not slip. A string should pass around the shaft at least two full winds to clamp it. THE BRIDGE Bridge placement is critical in getting the best possible sound from your banjo. There is a specific place on the head where the bridge should sit for correct harmonic adjustment. The size and design of the bridge will affect the sound of your banjo. Lowering the bridge creates less pressure on the head and a sound loss results, the banjo becomes less responsive and even muddy sounding. Thinning the bridges reduces the weight and mass of the bridge to create a thinner, crisper or less bass sound. Thinning the bridge too much can weaken the bridge. HOW TO SET THE BRIDGE 1. For an approximate setting, place the bridge perpendicular to the strings - 26 3/16" from the nut, in spite of the 26 1/4" fret scale length, because strings do not vibrate according to the exact calculations of physics. 2. To get the bridge set precisely, use harmonics TAILPIECE ADJUSTMENTS The only adjustment on the tailpiece is via a screw which adjusts the tailpiece up or down toward the head, affecting the string tension on the bridge. For a crisp tone the tailpiece should be close to the head. Higher adjustment gives a more mellow tone. Where you set the tailpiece is up to you. A good approximate setting is 1/8" off the head. Always be sure that the tailpiece is anchored firmly to the tension hoop so it doesn't rattle. TUNERS If a tuner slips out of tune, just tighten it so it doesn't slip. Be careful not to bump the fifth peg when handling your banjo or putting it into the case. After several bumps the fifth peg can become loose and will suddenly fall out. If this occurs just put it back in firmly. If it falls out again, use "Tight Bond" to glue it back in.

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HOW TO THREAD STRINGS
The string is passed through the string hole near the top of the string post from the center of the
peg-head toward the edge of the peg-head.
The string is wound around the post in a direction away from the center of the peg-head. Pass
the free end under the attached string so the first wind is around the post above the string end.
The free end is then bent up and the string continues to be wound around the tuner post in the
same direction so the next wind goes under the string. This way the string is clamped between
two winds and will not slip. A string should pass around the shaft at least two full winds to clamp
it.
THE BRIDGE
Bridge placement is critical in getting the best possible sound from your banjo. There is a
specific place on the head where the bridge should sit for correct harmonic adjustment.
The size and design of the bridge will affect the sound of your banjo. Lowering the bridge
creates less pressure on the head and a sound loss results, the banjo becomes less responsive
and even muddy sounding.
Thinning the bridges reduces the weight and mass of the bridge to create a thinner, crisper or
less bass sound. Thinning the bridge too much can weaken the bridge.
HOW TO SET THE BRIDGE
1.
For an approximate setting, place the bridge perpendicular to the strings - 26 3/16" from
the nut, in spite of the 26 1/4" fret scale length, because strings do not vibrate according
to the exact calculations of physics.
2.
To get the bridge set precisely, use harmonics
TAILPIECE ADJUSTMENTS
The only adjustment on the tailpiece is via a screw which adjusts the tailpiece up or down
toward the head, affecting the string tension on the bridge.
For a crisp tone the tailpiece should be close to the head. Higher adjustment gives a more
mellow tone. Where you set the tailpiece is up to you. A good approximate setting is 1/8" off the
head. Always be sure that the tailpiece is anchored firmly to the tension hoop so it doesn't rattle.
TUNERS
If a tuner slips out of tune, just tighten it so it doesn't slip.
Be careful not to bump the fifth peg when handling your banjo or putting it into the case. After
several bumps the fifth peg can become loose and will suddenly fall out. If this occurs just put it
back in firmly. If it falls out again, use "Tight Bond" to glue it back in
.