Quick Bridge Setup for Beginners
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Step 3:
The 12th fret should be halfway between the nut and the bridge. Measure the
fretboard from the nut to the 12th fret. Then use this same distance to measure to
where the bridge should sit. Slide the bridge into position and tune the banjo up to
pitch.
Step 4:
Check your bridge position as follows, and make small adjustments as needed:
Using your electronic tuner, first be sure the 1st string is in tune. Fret the string at
the 12th fret and see if your tuner says it's still in tune (it will be an octave higher.)
If the note is sharp (too high) when the string is fretted at the 12th fret, move the
bridge back toward the tailpiece a small amount. If the note is flat (too low) when
the string is fretted at the 12th fret, move the bridge away from the tailpiece a small
amount. Repeat with the 4th (wound) string. When you're satisfied that the bridge
is properly in position, you may wish to mark the position with a small pencil mark
on the head (drum) of the banjo.
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