After long years of extensive experience in banjo and mandolin building, we are now proudly offering PRUCHA banjo and mandolin hardware for sale. Item # 0911. To place the bridge we add 2-3mm (5⁄ 64 - 1⁄ 8") to that measurement (totaling 337-338mm) (1317⁄ 64" – 13 5⁄ 16") to get the correct distance from the 12th fret to the bridge center so that it … From the start the banjo had many intonation issues due to the fact that the mounting nut (to hold the tailpiece in place) was not put on in-line with the bridge and the neck; thus it pulled the strings toward the arm rest. On Prucha banjos the distance from the nut to the 12th fret is 335 mm(13 13⁄ 16"). Item # 0911-U. $9.79 (17) More Options: Plating » Prucha Kershner Banjo Tailpiece. from $81.13 (12) More Options: Plating » Prucha Clamshell Banjo Tailpiece. In stock, ready to ship! On Prucha banjos the distance from the nut to the 12th fret is 335 mm( 13 13/16 inches). Prucha 2 or 4 hump Clamshell Banjo Tailpiece A beautifully made Prucha professional quality nickel plated clamshell style tailpiece for 5-string or 4-string banjos. from $33.02 (8) Non-adjustable Banjo Tailpiece. About This Item; Customer Reviews; Scroll to Top Prucha Clamshell Banjo Tailpiece. Prucha Clamshell Banjo Tailpiece 7 Reviews; Nickel. All our parts are made to exact specs of the vintage parts used in the 1930´s. Bridges + Tailpieces for Banjo; Prucha Clamshell Banjo Tailpiece; Previous Next. The Pioneer model boasts many of Jaroslav Prucha’s build qualities and workmanship that is also found on the top of the line Prucha banjos. Pre-War type, 2 or 4 hump, very high quality materials, original specification, also features a fine tune thumbscrew. A range of banjo tailpieces availableonline from Brown Dog Banjos, choose from 23 tailpiece Presto Kershner Waverley Nashville Clam shell grover 2 hump clam shell No Knot 4 … By putting on this Prucha Kirshner tailpiece I was able to adjust the tailpiece sideways and push the strings into alignment. To place the bridge we add 2-3mm (5/64 -1/8“) to that measurement (totaling 337-338mm)(13 17/64 – 13 5/16“) to get the correct distance from the 12th fret to the bridge center so that it is actually a little closer to the tailpiece. Prucha Bluegrass Instruments offers THE FINEST ORIGINAL BANJO PARTS. 5-String Compensated Banjo Bridge. $53.27 – + Polished Brass. The intonation problem is solved! In stock, ready to ship! $51.00 – + Total: Qty: Add to Cart Save to Wishlist. The feet should always be parallel to the frets. from $43.85 (14) More Options: Plating » Pisgah Hawktail Banjo Tailpiece. The Pioneer is an elegant banjo that has an outstanding response to the player, it projects a sweet, beautiful tone enhanced by the tonal qualities of the mahogany neck and mahogany resonator. $9.00 (26) More Options: Plating » Prucha Presto Banjo Tailpiece.