View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro . Nice workmanship and sounds great. I'm going to try it on my other banjos and if the sound difference is still very noticeable, I am going to replace them all with Romero bridges. That is a huge compliment. I do not think I have ever played better..even my fellow band members noticed increased dynamics, volume and clarity.I ordered another Red Maple Purcell bridge as a spare and have the Submerged Birch Bridge as a back-up, Also. Thanks Bart! Going to get another for my open back. Bart accepted a return and worked with me to get the perfect fit. Thought I'd give the Sosebee Submerged wood banjo bridge a try. Remember that with any bridge, set-up factors in, and the head tension may need to be raised or in this case slightly lowered for optimum performance--don't judge a bridge by the sound, try different set-ups! It cost 25$. It's not Ralph Stanley, but it's a decent Bluegrass archtop sound. I'd always had a bit of trouble with intonation up the neck as well, so I'd been using one of those stock compensated bridges by one of the big manufacturers and it helped a bit but still wasn't great. The intonation problem is a thing of the pastI hear a lot about the Snuffies and the like and I am sure that they are really good. Here are some comments..-I had asked Mr. Lawson for a 2.3 gram bridge because I wanted to stay on the plunky side. We (Bob Worley and Dave Cunningham) adjusted the truss rod tension on my Stelling and put a slightly shorter DC bridge on it. My mahogany KK-3 had really come into it's own after I had replaced the stock ring with an JLS#4. I love playing on that part of the neck on this banjo now. The bridge is expertly crafted, visually attractive and precisely made to customer specs. This bridge is fabulous in every way. Some of these are great bridges, but I thought I'd give the Beaver King a try in looking for that elusive bluegrass sound. Links are provided for reference only and MyLife.com does not imply any connection or relationship between MyLife.com and these companies. You won't regret it, especially if you think your banjo can't sound any better.. 'cause it will. It is mahogany, has a tone ring, single rod, and for the price, decent workmanship & hardware. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Tim's . The bass notes really ring and the highs are sweet. I'd write more, but I've got a banjo to play, so stop wasting time reading these reviews, go to Bart's site and get a bridge, you'll be happy you did. Great craftsmanship, classic lines, and solid sound. But a weird thing happened: I recently tried Black Diamond strings and had to go back to a straight bridge on both my banjos. I highly recommend Tim for his great customer service and excellent product. I have two of Tim's bridges. to try it out in the meantime. This is the ebony-crowned teak (two-foot) bridge. Interestingly, the bridge I bought was the first Select Maple bridge he made, which he had installed on his RB-00 conversion. NIce and quiet in the hotel room etc. I wanted to let everyone know I am a new banjo player but I have played guitar for years. For an 11" banjo I would not be sure the bass would be there with this bridge. He will build it and have it shipped in no time. The bass response is full and the high end sounds pretty good too. My banjo notes very clear with a nice amount of ringing now and to me is now the ideal clawhammer banjo. Excellent craftsmanship. It is well crafted, and just looks awesome. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. I was lucky to win a drawing of one of Tim's new Town and Country bridges. As of now, Mr. Smith has passed, but his product remains a solid standard of his passion for the banjo. It's real,even across the strings with a real hollow airy quality. Instead of going with the same woods, I wanted to try the Teak. This is the first of two greatbridges I've ordered from Bart: I chose the Teak/Ebony capped bridge on Mr. Veerman's advice for myAlabama ALB40. My initial thought being to order a Moon Heavy, I noticed on Jason's website (i peruse often as i'm on his coveted waiting list) that he sold bridges separately for $30 plus $3 shipping. I play a Bacon Blue Ribbon pot with a conversion neck. Very nice! At a first look David Cunningham' bridges looks amazing, the wood is really beautiful and well made. Tim Purcell is a popular I bought one of Danny's Beech bridges on Ebay. It has a few degree slant to it and the sound was fantastic. If I was perhaps more experienced I would be able to tell if this has made much of a difference but the truth is that so far I havent noticed a difference that I could attribute to the bridge being compensated. It's been a couple of years since I've forayed into the world of bridges, so I thought I'd take a punt on some less well known makers, and I'm really glad I did. It is getting a really nice, ringing, bell-like tone from 12 all the way up to 22. Installed it along with a set of new light strings and it sounds very nice. Overall i'd characterize the bridge as balanced and warm. Classic combination because I wanted a traditional sound with good balance up and down the neck. It provides good not separation with just the right amount (for my taste) of sustain. Most important, it clears up a "nasal" quality in the upper midrange. I bought a Red Ambrosia Maple bridge, Crowe spaced, standard top. I still had the same powerful, solid sound I had before. I would encourage anyone who hasn't tried his bridges to contact him, give him yoursetup info, pick his brain and give his bridgesa try. Got rid of most of the overtones and the sympathetic vibrations. The Banjo that I am playing on is a Bob Flesher "Tarantella". I ordered a custom bridge from Bart, for my Century-+ old Stewart banjo strung with nylguts. I'm quite happy both with my interaction with Bart as well as with the bridge, and will look to him in the future when searching for a bridge to complement my banjos. Rogers skin head. Many of the other bridges I've tried lost some of their pleasant, musical nature when trying to deliver more bass tones. Communication/customer service - Outstanding. So aftering reading some reviews and getting some tips I decided to buy one of Don New's Dam spillway bridges. I just got to try four different bridges made by Bart Veerman. Part of the secret has to be in his ordering form, which asks for all the particulars of your banjo. It will be a waste of time and money. I use them on my 1929 Gibson Granada and on my Recording King - both love this bridge. We use cookies to personalize & enhance your experience. It solved a third-string intonation problem and, to my ear and tastes, the banjo now sounds and feels great. In every case, the sound improved! Some banjos can really benefit from this kind of experimentation. It gives a good clean sound. in computer science from Stanford University in 2001, and his Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford University in 2004. At first I didn't like how the sound was very tinny, but a couple hours later when it had settled the sound was great. We had 6 band members and a soundman to pay. I had replaced a Sullivan roasted maple that sounded great, but the a/k brought it up a notch! I purchased the Bullfrog 3-in-1 bridge in an attempt to simplify the changes necessary with my long neck when using or not using a capo and going from frailing to two finger to three finger playing styles. Of the bridges I have used, Tim's produce more volume, and tone than others used over many years of playing banjo. Awhile back I asked Eric at Sullivan for a sample of a FF Roasted bridge when itwas completed. After several emails back and forth with David Cunningham, he suggested I get a Walnut bridge with a Katalox"cap", which the strings rest across. But I do remember replacing that Groverbridge with a higher end Deering bridge and string buzz went away. He is also very nice to do business with. I had been running a Scorpion on it and was very satisfied with its almost-tubby Mastertone sound. I immediately ordered a zebra/katalox bridge from David, after having such phenomenal improvement to my Juggernaut, with a maple/katalox bridge. Contribute to This Page. There is plenty of bass response on the low d-string. I'm also primarily a guitar player and do a little straight bluegrass, but more melodic alternative "from the hip" improvisations and a lot ofguitarishstyling. Both bridges were exceptional, but I was especially impressed by David's two-footed model. Virgil is a real stand up guy and easy to work with. 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." I purchased thisGroverACOUSTICRAFTfor my Deering Goodtime II, replacing the stock bridge. Bart was easy to deal with and promptly sent the 5/8" untopped mystery wood bridge with 46mm spacing. This showed further that tailor-made compensation was needed. Well done Ericgreat product! Also, I learned a lot about bridges from Bart's website banjobridge.com. Helplessly Hoping was also recorded that night. I was always impressed by her accurate pitch and remarkably pure tone. See also. Bridge type: Mystery wood (plain top) with custom compensation and medium (B) weight. He was great to talk to on the phone and helped to come up with a very good bridge for my needs. Luckily, since its a 12" banjo there was some low end growl to spare anyway, and the improvement in the high and mid range far out paces the slight loss of bass. Bart was also right with the string spacing, I liked it immediately. I rate his bridges a "9" just because I think the price is a tad highI'd like to see them sold for $28. Figured was worth a shot. The first radically different bridge I tried was the Snuffy II. 4. I was doubtful because 1) I am a beginnerand 2) because my hearing is not what is was. Each ensuing year Terry would video one of our summer shows from which I would post the best performances. Just put one on my RK and WOW did it make better sound come out and it cleared the open back muddiness. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. After trying about 3 factory made bridges on my Gold Star GF100 I was a bit cynical about how much difference a decent bridge makes to my relatively untutored ear. Curtis dries the stuff perfectly, and this results in a bridge that neither wanders, bends, or sags. Thanks Dave! If the Sampson does not give you exactly what you're looking for straight away, I suggest experimenting with your setup before ruling it out. On a cold, rainy January day I was sitting in my sweatpants, playing my guitar, bemoaning the fact that my band, The Mustangs, had just experienced one of our worst holiday seasons ever. I can say the same things I did about the other Cunningham bridgeclear sound, wonderful tone and absolute overall improvement to the quality of music(instrument, not picker) coming from my banjo. Excellent bridges. He grew up in St. Joseph Missouri.Detective James "Tim" Purcell, was a 24 year Navy veteran and active member of Austin Police Department when he lost his valiant battle with cancer. Just by looking at this bridge, I thought it would add a more dull woody sound, but not so. Not terrible different but a little brighter to my ears than the maple. While it was good, I would have preferred a bit more finish sanding & a light coat of tongue oil to bring out the cherrywood top. Very high recommendation. Sincerely a customer for life, Latest movie in which Tim Purcell has acted is The Babadook. Happy picking. I put Aquilla Nylgut strings on it. I could still live with the two other excellent bridges I have used until now but this new bridge has added something to the sound of my banjo that makes me want to play more often. Steve's $30 price tag is high when you're comparing a Davis bridge to some of the other handmade bridges available from other Hangout members. The highs picked up some punch, too, but the bass is more noticeable. I'm finding it hard to put my banjo down! As lead singer and keyboardist in the successful regional rock bands, Lou's Blues Revue, and Perfect World, he developed a reputation as a dynamic performer. For me, it was the difference between night and day. No matter what happened he always remained calm and positive, often revealing fresh prospective on things and events. When I first put it on, I think I noticed a bit of loss on the bottom end, low on the 4th string. Where Purchased: Direct from Mike Smith in Dawson, Illinois. I received my bridge and placed it as I started to tune I could not stop smiling as I new right away that there would be a noticeable improvement. Kang the Conqueror (Marvel Cinematic Universe). However, Barts response time is excellent. So this is not about which bridge is better, but how different the sound is. The birch was a very close second and was also very, very good with the way my banjo is currently set up.Long story short..the Red Maple Purcell Bridge not only gives me the best growling, stomach-buzzing sound I have ever had on my archtop, it also gives a great hand response for both right and left hand when playing. He also jumped at the chance. Looking forward to making that happen and getting the nice, clean sound that comes from this product. Awesome, great sounding and cool looking. to see possibly who they are and full class lists found from school records and public sources. I have been using a Cunningham Z/K on it. He is truly interested in providing a quality product that is right for your playing and your banjo. I also elected to try the wider (Crowe) spacing, which so far feels great. So complete customization is only way to maximize the performance of the bridge/banjo/picker interaction. I'm a wood worker, so I'm probably a bit more critical than the normal person. Each bridge gave my banjo a different character. It made such a difference that I decided to try it out on my OME Otis Taylor. And his workmanship is second to none! The Babadook most generally appears as a towering, shadowy bogeyman wearing a black coat and hat, with long, claw-like hands and a pale, frightening face. This bridge really changed the sound of the banjo. This has caused her to distance herself from anyone who tries to talk to her about it, which leaves her isolated except for her son. Also, a good 4th string. I have a medium weight on my Gibson Black Jack and a lightweight on my Fender FB-59. The first couple of minutes playing the sound was pretty close to the Snuffy. The turnaround from my order to shipment was 2 days. 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. One was his mystery bridge, and the other three were made out of different woods of his choice. I do some finger picking (no metal pics), but mostly CH. Note that this is a thin bridge so be careful when installing it. It is a powerful bridge withlots ofsnap crackle and pop. Clarity and perfect intonation were outstanding features of both bridges. i don't know why but it really created a huge improvement. April 23, 1963 - July 08, 2009 Callicoon, New York. This one went on my '81 Gold Star GF 100, which really didn't sound too bad, but with the new bridge it just has so much more clarity and improved quality of tone, it is hard to believe. There was some settling after a few days and I shimmed with a piece of paper under a leg to get the tone back. It has served as an entree to Foxes and Fossils for people from all over the world. On my banjoI heard wonderful harmonics (complex) that really was a joy to hear on the first 3 strings. I love this bridge! Once properly positioned the harmonic and fretted 12th on all of the strings matched pretty close; verified by both my ear and my tuner. Who's Searching for You, Relatives, Associates, Neighbors & Classmates. I'll be picking up a few more. If you are setting up your banjo and are test driving different bridges, you might want to try the 2-footed bridges that Arnold Clayton is building. I played with all sorts or set-up stuff to get it to open up. The tone to my ear is brighter than normal. 'Gold Schaller Set - 2 D-Tuners, 2 Regular Tuners, matching 5th - all with prewar ivoroid buttons' 22 min, '1920 Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder Tenor, Large Pot' 1 hr, 'Tab Omer Forster "Flowery Girls" 2-finger style.' Bart has been really helpful, he's the nicest guy and he sent the bridge extremely fast. I had a scorpion bridge on it at the time which I love, but I think the Frog is gonna stay on the RB for now. While I don't believe that a bridge can give you every single thing you want (it is a natural product), this one comes very, very close at doing just that. ', 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple', 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? Donald New advertised the Custom Made Douglas Fir Spillway Dam Banjo Bridge on BHO and I was attracted to the tightly grained wood shown in the photo I saw. Couldn't be happier. One was mellower, one kind of a warm sound. Choose height, spacing, wood type, compensation, etc. I wish I could describe it better. I got his Prowler bridge, made from submurged wood with the pegged top. Its soo much clearer sounding, great tone, and the added volume is very nice. I am new to banjo and just figured the bridge, that came on the instrument was good enough. Mister Babadook (simply known as the Babadook) is the titular main antagonist of the 2014 Australian horror/thriller film of the same name. Be sure to avail yourself of his experience. If you are looking for a bridge to help you attain the old banjo sound or "prewar sound," Snuffy's Style III bridge will help get you there. He is SO KNOWLEDGEABLE about banjos as he's been making banjos and bridges and such for over 20 years. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. I would recommend this bridge to all who are shopping for one. Thanks, Silvio!! For players that need a wide range of "settings" and a have decently controlled touch, IMO this is the perfect bridge. Bart was so easy to work with and the bridges add so much to the sound of my banjos. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Bart suggested a two-footed mystery wood bridge.boy was he right!! When the bridge arrived I was pleasantly surprised by its looks: it is almost black with a light topping, the careful finishing shows fine craftsmanship. There was far less bleed between the strings. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mike Smiths Katzeye Pegged Top banjo bridge. The tone and volume improved dramatically and if my ears don't deceive me even the clarity and note separation have improved. I specified bridge height when checking out via paypal and he had the bridge made and sent within a few days. Where Purchased: Directly from Steve Davis. He brands them, and labels them height, weight, spacing on the bottom of the bridge feet for convenience. A really great bridge and hats off to Dave Cunningham for doing this - it's finding these little gems that BHO exposes you to that makes Banjoing a real treat! A great person to work with, highly recommended for any of his bridges. It sounds fantastic on my Deering Calico and it helped bring my Goldstar GF85 to life! Now I have to try one on my openback. Thanks Don! I get a much more precise, crisp sound south on the neck toward the rim, and a bit more clarity in chording. The bridge made the banjo much more clawhammerable. records, Lawsuits, Liens, Bankruptcies & sex offender status for Samantha Purcell. That said, I really believed I had "tried it all." I play a 12" open back with a Dobson tone ring. In addition, I wondered what a compensated bridge could do for the intonation issues I had up-neck and on the first fret third string (particularly when fretting the third string in drop D tuning). I'm a satisifed customer. When the bridge arrivedand I set it up I notice right away that it really did wonders with the intonation. I installed the new bridge as soon as it came in. So.. it's staying on. Most of you have seen the video of Suite Judy Blue Eyes that was recorded at Bellas in March of 2010. And the bridge looks really cool as well! Also, this bridge just looks badass. I bought two bridges from Bart, one ebony over teak and the Dark Star. Must have something to do with that beech wood he landed not long ago. The end result was perfect. If you haven't slid a Purcell bridge under your strings yet, I recommend you give it a shot. I am very pleased with this bridge. I was disappointed in the tone immediately after installing the bridge, but after a day or so of settling in it was a major, major improvement. -BC. But the banjo became too bright (and"cutty") and harsh to the ear. I ordered on a Friday, and the bridge was shipped on the following Monday. Could just be I got a turkey, a bad slice of wood, who knows, but I'm very disappointed in the one I purchased and cannot recommend that anyone else even try these out for size. Seems strange to recommend such a nice bridge on such a modest banjo, but now I've got a cheap beater rig with a serious authoritative bluegrass voice. I guess another way to say it is that it is much less plunckier that the stock Deering bridge and slightly more brilliant than the Moon bridges I have on my stuff.It was a pretty impressive process with Mr. Veerman , at one point suggesting that I might not want to purchase his bridge if I could get my own to work by slanting it to flat the 4 and 5 string. I will definitely be calling Jerry again for my bridge needs. Needless to say she was not impressed. 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! Sound quality is more continuous across the finger board. Google them, eBay them, HO them, whatever your search preferencebut grab them up when you can. I inquired to David about a replacement bridge for a StellingWhitestar. I have owned 4-5 original Snuffy Smith Bridges over the years and there is no difference in sound. It is perfect. It seems to retain a great deal of the instruments projection but creates a more complex sound. It is a sweetness, a mellowness, and yet a fullness that does not sacrifice any of the sound qualities your banjo was built to deliver. I can't say enough about the difference in tone and volume that I am now enjoying. More volume and more bark and pop. 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. Overall response also increased, the strings seem more sensitive. Tim took his own life after struggling with pain . I told him what I wanted in a bridge and he made it happen. So that's what I got with Crowe spacing. UPDATE: As of July 31st I am still using this bridge and love it! Her name was Chase Truran. Customer service just doesnt get any friendlier than that. Just bought a Huber banjo, & just for kicks I put the Davis bridge on it & it accomplished the same thing. Ive used cheap Grover bridges and more expensive Moon bridges and some in between. Tim Purcell . 9. I was happy enough to win the Tim 's bridge drawing recently , so thanks to his generosity I had a chance to try one of his ''Selected hard maple'' ( sugar maple ) banjo bridge. When I first put it on, I think I noticed a bit of loss on the bottom end, low on the 4. This wood is recovered from old pianos and is the first one of Tim's bridges I've used in the shop, or on my personal banjos. I found that as others have mentioned, you should allowed the roasted maple bridgeto settle in for at least a day or so before making adjustments or judgements. a hear a crisper note with noticeably more sustain and less drop-off as the note decays. For sure I'll purchase another for my new custom! Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Sustain isperfect with controlledovertones, and when tuned to Gm or Double C you won't want to put your instrument away! The tone is brilliant, I can play way up the neck now, and theintonation has improved tremendously. It won't disappoint you. Just received a new Zebra wood/Lignum Vitae bridge from David,I spoke with him and he recommended this setup for my Woody.having purchased from him before I knew what fine work he does but I have to say thisWOW! I fully believe I have with these bridges. Very well built. If you are considering a bridge upgrade you will not be disappointed. I originally bought one of BHO member Tyri's 5-string bridges from Ebay. 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. Especially on a Huber. I have pretty much conditioned myself to not making much use of this dynamic because I didnt have much to work with so I need to do some work to be able to use the new range I have available.-The next most obvious difference was what happened up the neck. Official Sites, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. This is one of those rare thngs. Don't throw that good bridge away just because it has a little damage. Playing the banjo was much better with the BuulFrog. Let's rewind the history:I asked Silvio to make me a Scorpion (custom) bridge - something bright with a 14" radius for my Stelling SwallowTail, which has a 14" radiused fretboard. I saw Bart Veerman's bridgeson JDMC website, then checked the reviews here on the BHO. No buzzing and the clarity is very good. They look cool too! Contact Steve and go from there. But then I realised I had the bridge back-to-front. I had thinned it out to be .12" at the base of the feet and .09" at the string slots. Because of its unique look, the Dark Star jumped out at me and I took a chance on it. Where Purchased: direct from kat eyz site. The factory bridge is very good, and I had preferred it that to all other bridges I had - except I wanted to shorter bridge (factory was 11/16"). Pointed on one side and curved on the other. I wanted to try an alternative with ebony top, and Bart sent it to me right away. I'd had never heard it sound better. The craftsmanship is over the top professional, very nice work. below. Great Work Tim!!!!!! http://youtu.be/euXcvwbKph8. I really like this bridge and am happy to say that David did a fantastic job on this one. It was already viewed Strings buzzed until we could get the ebony grooves ready. Though best known recently for the covers he's done withFoxes and Fossils, Tim has a rich store of music he's written, which may be come available to Patreon supporters of F&F. A U.S. Army veteran, David holds a degree in Fine Art and Manufacturing Technology. On first impression, the Sampson bridge is a beautiful and supremely crafted bit of wood. Email: [email protected] Very respectful and obliging, and he delivers on time when he says he will. Thanks again, Bart. He has impressive design capabilities and works real hard to please customers. Recommended! I will not hesitate to buy a Sosebee bridge again, Where Purchased: Directly from Bart VeermanHimself, You don't really purchase one of these bridges, you acquire it in phases. Thank you for adding to my knowledge and appreciation for this group. When single mother Amelia reads the book to Samuel, both she and her son become increasingly paranoid. has been at the heart of our town and a stones throw from where many of us were born, and their involvement has lifted the spirit and also the potential investment in the town I'm very happy with the radiused red maple bridges Tim made for me. The film ends with Amelia celebrating Samuel's birthday. MyLife is NOT a Consumer Reporting Agency - You may NOT use this information to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, tenancy or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance. Both the higher and lower notes seem cleaner. Note seperation is very good, and there's a nice woodiness to the sound. The new smile bridge increased my volume, which I really didn't need. Well constructed, and sounds terrific. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. WOW! Where Purchased: Direct from seller website. I bought this bridge to put on my Ramsey Special 12"to try and get a plucky old time sound,well I put it on my White Mountain woody just to see what might happen,well I am going to get another bridge for the Ramsey,I have tried every set up I could think of on my WM and all it needed was a great bridge it now has a very plunky old time tone I have been chasing,Sounds good up and down the neck even got rid of a string buzz on the 3rd string,Steve is great to work with and his Craftsman skills are second to none it is a great looking bridge,Quick turn around on my order and packed well,will certainly buy another From Steve. Not terrible different but a little brighter to my knowledge and appreciation for this group that came on low! 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