Now the intonation is spot-on, note separation has improved and the instrument is louder. It provides good not separation with just the right amount (for my taste) of sustain. Arnold got the bridges to me just in time to celebrate my birthday, ( and Bill Monroe's ) on September 13. Nice workmanship and sounds great. I have tried the Veerman mystery, Enigma, and archies and they are all some of the best bridges ive played with, for tone, clarity, projection, and note separation. This bridge (5/8th, 2.2 grams) sounds and looks great. I now have two extremely good bridges out of a bunch of highly regarded name brand bridges which are collecting dust. I just have to say what an incredible difference an insignificant little piece of wood makes!! 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. I'm an anal tone & I don't casually heap praise on anything - only when it *really* works. My banjo is a Recording King Madison RK-OT25 (an openback with a scoop neck). I wasn't sure what to expect out of Locust, but what I got was something new almost haunting in G minor tuning. The following video shows John Boulding playing Gospelman 97 (Bryan's) Hatfield Buck Creek with the Zebra Katalox bridge. I felt like it brought out some nice bass tones on the Deering and took out some of the tinny sound and smoothed out the Goldtone. I just had him make a custom bridge for me out of birch with a brown ebony cap, 2.6 gms. I don't think they really "add" any particular tonal quality to the instrument as far as "highs," "lows," or "mids." I would recommend this bridge to all who are shopping for one. Because MyLife only collects this data and does not create it, we cannot fully guarantee its accuracy. The turnaround from my order to shipment was 2 days. Who knew that such a little item could end up sounding so "important," right? Just send him your money. His customer service is superb. 3. Timothy Michael Purcell, 46, was born in Callicoon, New York on April 23, 1963 and died in Tampa, Florida on July 8, 2009. I love to tinker around and experiment to get the best from all my instruments and 5 string banjos are perfect for experimenting with. I've rarely taken it off my banjo for more that a few minutes because I like the tone and volume so much. Not only did the volume not suffer from the change but my impression is that it increased 5% or so. He is also and extremely nice person to deal with and will work with you to customize your bridge in any way you choose. While all 3 performed rather well, Steve's beech bridge scored the highest in crispness, clarity, and brightness. He asked for full information on my banjo including string gauges, bridge height, string spacing, and customized the bridge accordingly. 1 hr, 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple' 3 hrs, 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? ' I ordered them in the evening and got an email later that night that they would be going out within a day or two. Playing into an ear trumpet Louise microphone it sounds great though I did have to back further away from the micbecause of the volume. (Snuffy Smith new gen) Which was made by Mike. During my working life,I have been fortunate enough to have worked and travelled to over 40 countries and to live in Europe, New Zealand and Australia developing a wide and diverse network of contacts and resources that I have worked hard to maintain. OK, it's a cheap banjo, and what can you expect. I recently purchased a Wyatt Bridge directly from Randall at a show. I sent an email to Tim Purcell in response to an advert he had placed here on the BHO. I put one on my Mike Ramsey Bacon Model open-back and the result was astounding! Also find latest Tim Purcell news on eTimes. I was pleasantly surprised by how much this bridge mellowed out the sound of my banjo. Frankly, I was skeptical as to how much a mere bridge could affect the performance of this inexpensive but boy, was I wrong! I am a new convert. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro 1 nomination. I just received a sycamore/rosewood bridge from Steve for a recently acquired Noel Booth open back banjo. Here are some comments..-I had asked Mr. Lawson for a 2.3 gram bridge because I wanted to stay on the plunky side. Kerry will send you one and you don't have to pay for it unless you decide to keep it. I wasn't sure about height and when they came I realized that I should have gone higher. Very good product and I highly recommend it! This is a really fine banjo bridge. The Stelling Old Wood(Birch) compensated bridge turned outto be the perfect match for my OME Juggernaut banjo ; its THEbridge for banjos w/ lots of "ring". I didn't have to put as much effort into slides, pull offs,and hammer on. Red maple is not as hard as most of the bridges being made today. Just phenomenal and Bart was a very attentive and helpful person to buy something from. It was an amazing performance and I'm floored to hear on this program it was the 1st time they had performed in public! SOSEBEE BEECH RULES!!!Pickalot. You should at least try one because there's a good chance it'll become your favorite too. to see possible education history including where and when they attending high school and college, and a complete list of her high school class list. I'm lucky enough to be in the area and Kelly installed and adjusted the bridge and entire banjo. Note seperation is very good, and there's a nice woodiness to the sound. This may contain information such as company name, job title, address, and time period of service. The first was so successful, that I purchased them both. I Googled"Banjo Bridges" and a bunch of hits appeared. Rogers skin head. But no. David has the knowledge to give valuable advice as to woods and design that will have your banjo sounding its best. Foxes and Fossils played maybe 3 more jobs in the summer of 2010. Bridges I have gotten are built of woods more specifically built for open back banjos using spruce and locust capped with Gabon ebony. You can't ask for more than that. Man that roasted red maple REALLY blew the doors off. Excellent bridges. And the bridge looks really cool as well! For my particular banjo,I preferred the American Cherry. Over the years I have used a lot of high quality bridges.To date this is the best bridge I have tried on my Hatfield Celebrity.Good volume & tone. Now I wonder why I waited nearly 40 years to do so! The banjo was pretty good as it was but this bridge just enhances everything good about the banjo. My banjo neck now tracks perfectly, no buzzing whatsoever and I have noticed increased sustain in clarity of notes and volume. One was his mystery bridge, and the other three were made out of different woods of his choice. Go to his website and you'll see an array of bridges constructed from a myriad of woods with a description of each like the notes on a bottle of wine, many with sound samples. For me, it was the difference between night and day. Typically, you'll find tightly grained maple so dense you have to get a microscope to find the medullary rays. On the plus side, Mike is a good guy to boot. For my Goodtime Crow banjo, this is my second Tim Purcell banjo bridge that I have ordered from Tim after having such excellent results with the .656 bridge that he crafted for my Classic Goodtime scooped neck banjo. 1. 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. I had long said we could never replace Maggie or Sammie and that when the time came that either of them couldnt continue wed call it quits. The quality of craftsmanship is like no other as well. The instrument was bought New/Used. As others reviewers have said, Tim's a great craftsman and stands behinds his product. I have purchased two KatEyzbridges from Mike Smith. Very respectful and obliging, and he delivers on time when he says he will. Service Technician at A&R Mechanical Contractors . I highly recommend his products & service! So that's what I got with Crowe spacing. I ended up with 2 bridges from David (.656"), and the zebrawood/kataloxbridge had a beautiful effect on the banjo. But then I realised I had the bridge back-to-front. When I got it it was very well made and looked great. Hes 62, and thats not including his shoes, which make him an imposing 63. 1st string slot is a little wide but not bad. I wasn't unhappy with my sound, but I'm always open to something that will help out. The banjo was all-original but had a flat sound and thin volume. The order is sent.You have about 3 e-mails each way to discuss what you are looking for in terms of sound and timbre. I ordered a mystery wood bridge from Bart. Rounding out the first incarnation of F and F was my Mustangs bandmate and close friend Scott King. The Cumberland Acoustics sunken maple bridge is great. BBB File Opened: 8/30/2010. I d heard Maggie Adams sing at our church since she was 7 years old. Got to go to Gary's house to pick it up and try. That's service you cannot beat with a stick! Peghead Nation Instructor Bill Evans There are a lot of really good bridge makers and bridges out there today. Then you go down the neck and have unlimited growl and all the bite you need. The poem tells Amelia that the more she resist it, the more it will haunt her. It also will move if you bump it. I had these bridges on two of my banjos for a couple of weeks now and I 'm very happy with them. I now have volume far beyond what I have ever experienced on my banjo. I would highly recommend trying out one of his bridges. he said this came from a bowling alley rail and was really hard wood. Amelia tries to hide from the Babadook in her basement. Gave me a great sound across the fingerboard, and helped get me the clarity I wanted with the strings stretched up to A tuning. I like the thickness (same as the Snuffy) and the slight rearward angle that it sits onalso like the Snuffy bridge. I knew that David Cunningham was the maker to contact. Highly recommended. If you are an open back player that uses genuine hide heads this may be the bridge you need to get! I intend to make some sound comparison MP3s once i get my main computer back up, so check those out on the Hangout. If you're working with a grover or Goodtime or Washburn factory issue, the Kateyz will make a huge difference. I purchased an 11/16" height bridge from FQMS back in November 2006 and have been very pleased with the bridge over the past six years. Really adds thump, and volume. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Well, let me tell you..it kept the sweet tone and crack, but took the volume up to where I could never get it before. I wanted to try an alternative with ebony top, and Bart sent it to me right away. I tried the bridge first on my Fender Artist, my banjo of choice lately. Bart suggested one of his "mystery wood" bridges (uncapped) and it solved the problem instantly. Awesome bridge. Who's Searching for You, Look Your Best to People Searching for You. Excellent bridge. It definately did. Tim Purcell's bridge wins hands down. It immeditatly brought up the volume without killing the tone. Did not seem to "mute" the ring, just focused it more to the appropriate frequencies. I will be a return customer. Overall response also increased, the strings seem more sensitive. Steve made the bridge in a .656 with Crowe spacing. Tim Purcell's Phone Number and Email Last Update. Sound is loud and clear. Well constructed, and sounds terrific. Other than that, enjoy Villains Wiki!!! Thin, with large feet. I receive this hard maple bridge for free as my name was picked out of a hat. Plenty O' Volume. I also elected to try the wider (Crowe) spacing, which so far feels great. I have to say that the workmanship is the best that I have ever seen. I could highly recommend Tim's banjo bridges and his profesional and friendly customer service. And I make nice stuff. I put the Snuffy back on and within 10 minutes put the European Beech back on. I didn't thing a bridge could make such a difference. She leaves the bowl as food for the Babadook, which pushes the bowl into the shadows and devours the worms. the banjo still has a nice old timey feel to it, only the notes are clean and defined. He tells her to give him Samuel and everything will be fine. (if you get one ditch the guitar tuners and get some cheap planetary tuners) Anyway its a pretty cool little banjo but once I supercharged the Ibanez, I wasn't stopping!! It really sounds wonderful, better than any other bridge I have tried. Tim Purcellhad been around the musical block a number of times, all the way from his first band, American Apple, and including (but not limited to) Lou's Blues Revue, Perfect World, The Riley Hawkins Band, and The Mustangs. I've had it for over a month and the banjo still has that growl so I'm sure it was the different bridge that caused it. We re all getting a little older and the girls are all moving ahead with their lives. He graciously agreed. I worried about it affecting the harmonics, but no issues there, and what tone! I'd say "more calm" than it was. Recommended. All I can say is that I do not regret it ! The test banjo was mahogany with gold plating, old wood rim. Although my 1987 Gibson ESS sounded good as it was, I decided to try a Snuffy Smith Bridge since most of the guys I know who play Gibson Banjo's all use them, and are very happy of how they inhanced the sound, volumn and tone. Thinking ahead (for one of the few times in my life) I asked a friend of mine, Terry Heinlein, who has an avid interest in both music and video, to record our first show. Tim Purcell had been around the musical block a number of times, all the way from his first band, American Apple, and including (but not limited to) Lou's Blues Revue, Perfect World, The Riley Hawkins Band, and The Mustangs.But his latest & greatest is a combination of young & old folks called Foxes and Fossils.Though best known recently for the covers he's done with Foxes and Fossils, Tim has . First, Bart is a consummate professional, while it might be a bit challenging to navigate his website it's not hard to get in touch with him directly. My banjo sounds awesome!! Yes, I am a little bit excited about this bridge! This bridge really changed the sound of the banjo. And there is no comparison to any straight bridge. I'm using the Archie bridge on a mid 1970's Gibson RB800 (rim upgraded to a Cooperman 3 ply, and turned for a Cox archtop ring). I highly recommend it. He is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate . In summary, I like this bridge. It is a razor thin, seemingly very dense and ultra responsive bridge. All my banjos have Stearn calfskin heads I either get from John Balch or Bob Smakula. I exchanged emails with Tim and he quickly and kindly recommended to me a size .656 custom bridge for my banjo. I would not hesitate to order another bridge from Bart or recommend his bridges to other players. Just put one on my RK and WOW did it make better sound come out and it cleared the open back muddiness. The Kateyz arrived in in a neat little plastic foam lined box all marked up with serial number and specs. I'm using it on a 12" Ramsey open back with a rolled brass tone ring and a John Balch skin head. B. Veerman teak.Tone is excellent. I was lucky to win a drawing of one of Tim's new Town and Country bridges. I ordered a custom bridge from Bart for my 19-fret Deering Boston tenor. Treat yourself to one of these UNIQUE banjo bridges. Don't know the country of origin of the maple. WellI told Bart I'd do a review on the 3 bridges he sent me so it's time I got off my kiester and did so since I've had them for probably 5-6 weeks already. My treble problem improved tremendously. The engineering and craftsmanship of his products are absolutelythe best. The tone is brilliant, I can play way up the neck now, and the. Mr. Hatfield's bridge is slimmer than the Grover it replaced, eliminated all the up-the-neck intonation issues, and gave my rb-250 new snap, crackle and pop. For only $25, you can't go wrong. This bridge was worth every penny and I have difficulty putting the banjo down now when I ought to be getting on with the chores cos I like the sound so much. The bass notes really ring and the highs are sweet. Tim Purcell bridge Sugar maple (selected hard maple). 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. NIce and quiet in the hotel room etc. See also. Need less to say I am hooked! You get the feeling that he doesn't sell these, but rather, he gives them up for adoption to good homes! 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. I would reccomend this bridge to anyone with tunning problems. 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. I tried a S/S bridge and its got a little growl now, which is very cool. I'm also primarily a guitar player and do a little straight bluegrass, but more melodic alternative "from the hip" improvisations and a lot of guitarish styling. When they came in I immediately noticed the beautiful and consistant quality of his workmanship. Well done Ericgreat product! After discussing different tones, options and the type of banjo I'm playing, Tim made me a locust bridge with an ebony cap in 7/8" height. Bites. I have played fretted stringed instruments of all types, including banjos, for about 35 years. I am looking forward to getting some more of his bridges for my other banjos. ), and it gives me that "early jazz" sound - it seems to me (subjectively at least) that the two-footers are a little more hollow and punchy-sounding than the three-footers. The old piano wood delivers a wonderful balance of clarity, separation and decay. A great product from a great guy. It will show you "the sound", and that is the best statement I can make for this bridge. The bridges David crafted for me were the best I have ever used (See this review:http://www.banjohangout.org/reviews/search.asp?m=s&v=7955&redir=true). I wanted to changeout the 5/8 bridge for an 9/16 bridge. I had Bart build me a 9/16 teak bridge for my Deering Classic Goodtime Special. got a select spice, ebony topped, 2.5g, standard spaced bridge in his original design from Mike. I would not change this bridge in any way. 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. I immediately ordered another one for my Bob Flesher Grand Cotillion with similar results. 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. Well I had used Steve's maple compensated for quite some time, and then heard he started making the same bridge out of beech wood. I chose the new Select Maple bridge with 5/8 height and Crowe spacing from Tim Purcell. Thanks for you help yet again Bart, Where Purchased: From Bart (banjobridge.com). It produces a noticeable difference in the banjo's sound, for the better. Best $18.00 I ever spent! Head tension at A. It not only sounds great but is a pleasure to look at and adds to my banjo's appearance. These bridges offer excellent tone for a great price. Banjo, and it really magnifies any quality or tone issues. I picked up two bridges from Tim yesterday, an Organ & a Birch. Some of these are great bridges, but I thought I'd give the Beaver King a try in looking for that elusive bluegrass sound. The Banjo that I am playing on is a Bob Flesher "Tarantella". They all worked well up the neck. Even though he does not advertise them on his website I sent him an e-mail asking him if he could do radiused bridges. I Highly recommend this bridge. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. His comment was to try it first to make sure I was satisfied. Where Purchased: direct from Greg at a festival. Amelia is about to kill Samuel, but he manages to trap her and tie her down. I dont know what else to say but whoah. Until this point I had only ever used the stock bridges that came with my banjos. I like this banjo in that it's response readily allows me to switch from standard Scruggs style Bluegrass playing to plectrum style playing: I've played that style since I was a kid. to try it out in the meantime. --Shannon Hearne. Now that banjo ended up sitting in a corner after a few years and after a 20 year hiatus I picked it back up 3 years ago. Thanks Don! Much better sustain, more volume, and an overall brighter sound. The new bridge keeps all the bass, adds top end sparkle (but no harshness) and helps every note pop even more than before, and it was also good at that. An expert in CAD/CAM/CNC, he was a toolmaker for a firm that made tooling for a Boeing supplier. The tone is very deep, full, with good hollowness and 'dry' sounding (no bad overtones). By bass, I don't mean mellow or plucky. Just a few of the woods offered are Zebra Wood, Maple, Padauk, Cherry, Rosewood, and Katalox. Now I have the new Scorpion bridge on the banjo.The sound is more rich and the notes are more separate.A very nice job. The banjo is brighter than a typical Mastertone banjo. To our delight, they were happy to have Chase try out for F and F. What a joke. )I'm fortunate to live in Maine, so it was a pleasant trip up to Port Clyde with my recently purchased Vega ST-5. The first couple of minutes playing the sound was pretty close to the Snuffy. I have learned that as products evolve or a new spin is put onto an old product, to many of us, including yours truly are anxious to put down a 10! I was totally prepared to do that when Scott suggested we talk to a girl wed seen perform at a high school revue the year before. As soon as I put them on I could hear a difference in tone and volume. But his latest & greatest is a combination of young & old folks called Foxes and Fossils. Recently purchased several bridges from Tim Purcell directly at the recommendation of a friend and first class, veteranclaw hammer banjo player/forum member. Purchased this roasted maple 11/16 Crowe spaced bridge mainly because of the price. No buzzing and the clarity is very good. David is really nice to deal with and really helpful. Ive used cheap Grover bridges and more expensive Moon bridges and some in between. I HIGHLY suggest these for your banjo and Arnold is one cool guy !!! The other two gave my banjo a more blue grass sound, one more than the other. Why would anyone want a pre made bridge instead? I have a very nice Nechville banjo that was very well set up but just shy of everything that it could deliver in the tone/sound department. My banjo had a harsh ring to the fifth string and a overall sound I couldn't get right. I tried the Sampson and was impressed with how it opened up the sound, the resonance and sustain sound is more in tune with the notes played and compliment the song. It does not: Also, David Cunningham is a great guy. This TB3 was a growling beast from the start but I have found the Archie bridges to REALLY make the banjo vibrate through the resonator when you play it. Scott was invaluable as a singer after Darwins (2011) departure. It's tough to review a new bridge when I have so many good bridges already and I would hate to jeopardize some good relationships by comparing one to another. Working with Tim couldn't have been any easier. I guess its hard to have it all. He went to work and left a note a few days later that it was on the way. Now I have to live up to their potential. Neither are the slots too deep or shallow. Most of you have seen the video of Suite Judy Blue Eyes that was recorded at Bellas in March of 2010. It is hand signed by Bart and is marked on the bottom of the feet for proper orientation. (May 2017). It is getting a really nice, ringing, bell-like tone from 12 all the way up to 22. I dont notice that anymore, and the gains all over the rest of the neck more than make up for it. 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. It is hard to describe sound. I corresponded with Bart ahead of time, gave him the full specs of the banjo and went with his recommendation. The day finally came. Added volume and tone to my banjo. These bridges have the Mana (power). This bridge is fabulous in every way. Overview (2) Born: December 7, 1949 in Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK: Birth Name: Timothy John Edward Purcell . I have the Mystery Untopped bridge and am very pleased with it: - the custom compensation has corrected intonation that a couple of generic compensated bridges didn't; the first few frets of the 3rd string hold no fears for me now. Highly recommend Bart's bridges. I hope and pray for their continued success in what I perceive as being not only a business but a calling. It is slightly less weight then virgin maple, and I think this improves the resonance of the bridge.Finally, the treble is very sweet. I purchased a couple of bridges from Bart after email exchanges that delved fairly deep into my tonal targets - and especially variable dynamics (i.e altering picking hand position and attack to adjust volume, drive, tone, sustain, decay, overtonespretty much every variable). He was extremely helpful in helping me figure out what would work best given my banjos and playing style. Thanks so much Gregg!! 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