Nechville Heli-Mount Player's Manual

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Specifications

Weight : 7.5-10.5 lbs. (depending on tone ring)

Scale length: 26 3/8"

Neck width at nut: 1.28" (1.22" Athena &

Moonshine)

Neck width at 22nd fret: ~2"

Bridge: Compensated Enterprise Bridge

Tailpiece: Nechville Inline Tailpiece

Head: 11" Medium crown

Head Tension: 92-93 on drum dial

Factory string sizes: GHS 10, 12, 14, 22, 10

Nechville Musical Products

Bloomington, MN 55431

9700 Humboldt Avenue

www.nechville.com

747-222-6567

sales@nechville.com

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Page 1 Player’s Moonshine) Neck width at 22nd fret: ~2” Manual Bridge: Compensated Enterprise Bridge Tailpiece: Nechville Inline Tailpiece Head: 11” Medium crown Head Tension: 92-93 on drum dial Factory string sizes: GHS 10, 12, 14, 22, 10 Nechville Musical Products 9700 Humboldt Avenue Bloomington, MN 55431 www.nechville.com...
Page 2 The modular Heli-Mount system defects in material or craftsmanship for as long as it is owned by the original owner. If defective parts are returned to Nechville Musical not only makes it easy to customize for Products, they will be repaired or replaced without cost, other than shipping costs.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Truss Rod Adjustments Bridge Troubleshooting Loose Neck Tailpiece Buzzes Action Check Tone Ring Off Pitch Bridge Check Armrest Caring for Your Heli-Mount Cleaning andTreating Resonator Storage Travel Neck Interface Warranty 5th String Tuner Specifications Truss Rod Cover Peghead Threaded Flange Ring...
Page 5: Introduction
Adjusting or removing the that a pickup offers. Heli-Mount banjo head or tone ring is as easy as turning a wrench. Uniform head tension is We also offer a fully electric Comet banjo that automatic.
Page 6: Maintenance
Using the toothbrush or a rag, apply 4. Loosen the head by turning the pinion Heli-mount grease or oil to the helical internal wrenches clockwise. Tighten it by turning thread of the Heli-Mount frame, if desired.
Page 7: Bridge Placement
In each case, tightening. If wrenches are plugged all the way repeat Steps 3 and 4 until both notes are exactly into their holes, the Heli-Mount is designed to the same. withstand the torque needed for even the brightest of tastes.
Page 8: String Replacement
Putting pressure on this screw lowers tailpiece, increasing break angle and 2. After running the string through the tailpiece focusing the sound. The Heli-Mount works well and over the bridge and nut, pass the string with this screw left without much tension, but not through the peg hole from the center of the rattling for the fullest tone.
Page 9: Trussrod Adjustments
4. If you wish to remove the neck, simply back comfortable with truss rod adjustments, it is out the Allen screw about 1/4 inch, remove the suggested that you take your Heli-Mount to a tailpiece, and pull the neck free from its anvil reputable repair shop.
Page 10: Troubleshooting 19
(If Bridge Check access from the inside of the Heli-Mount frame is To check the bridge, use the “chimes” technique needed refer to Steps 1 through 12 on Pages 11 described in the “Bridge Placement”...
Page 11: Caring For Your Heli-Mount
The with you. Often times the banjo will fit in Heli-Mount frame is powder-coated so the overhead compartment and it is good to cleaning is easy. Clean threads and gear with a...