Raised fretboard extension .....

[8strings]

Has anyone ever considered raising the fretboard extension to achieve an even louder and more definite pick click? From listening to many CD's from established and respected players, pick click is often a well used feature in many tunes. One could even consider laminating the extension with certain tonewoods. Harder woods for a more percussive sound and softer woods for classical players.

[JEStanek]

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I guess I've never heard of anyone raising it before? Maybey you could just dig in deeper to hit what you've already got!

Jamie

[8strings]

Looks fantastic, that pick and your avator. I am also seriously considering another pick guard to mirror the one on the treble side. With both being slightly raised, you could produce percussive sounds, so far unheard in the bluegrass world. Slap a tone enhancer at the back of the instrument and you won't even need a microphone. What I am really interested in is the 'clickedi clag' noises, with the sounds produced by the strings and the tone chamber playing a secondary role.

[OldSausage]

Sounds to me like you're really looking for what they call a banjo.

[Ben Milne]

kinda like the rockabilly bass click for mando then i guess...
Grassabilly anyone?

[fishtownmike]

A cracked pick will give you this sound you seek.

[fishtownmike]

Sounds to me like you're really looking for what they call a banjo.

[8strings]

.... I have approached a number of banjer builders, but not one was willing to add a scroll to the rim. I also prefer a half inch nut, which again does not sit well with most 5-string luthiers.