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<p>Depending on how the bridge is positioned can often be the difference between an incredible sounding banjo and a lousy one. So correct bridge positioning is vital. It is a routine part of maintaining your banjo, particularly after changing your strings.&#xA0;</p>
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<li>Place the bridge in the approximate position on the head and set the strings in their grooves</li>
<li>Tune the banjo as you normally would using a good tuner.&#xA0;</li>
<li>Choose one string and play it open and ensure that is tuned correctly</li>
<li>Play the same string, fretting at the 12th fret</li>
<li>If the note is sharp and needs to be moved back towards the tailpiece.</li>
<li>If the note is flat, the bridge will need to be moved forwards towards the neck.&#xA0;</li>
<li>Move the bridge in small increments and keep checking the open and 12th fret tuning at each movement.&#xA0;</li>
<li>Repeat across all strings until they are all set.&#xA0;</li>
<li>Enjoy your banjo!&#xA0;</li>
</ul>
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<p>Depending on how the bridge is positioned can often be the difference between an incredible sounding banjo and a lousy one. So correct bridge positioning is vital. It is a routine part of maintaining your banjo, particularly after changing your strings.&nbsp;</p>
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<ul>
<li>Place the bridge in the approximate position on the head and set the strings in their grooves</li>
<li>Tune the banjo as you normally would using a good tuner.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Choose one string and play it open and ensure that is tuned correctly</li>
<li>Play the same string, fretting at the 12th fret</li>
<li>If the note is sharp and needs to be moved back towards the tailpiece.</li>
<li>If the note is flat, the bridge will need to be moved forwards towards the neck.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Move the bridge in small increments and keep checking the open and 12th fret tuning at each movement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Repeat across all strings until they are all set.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enjoy your banjo!&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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