What makes Jameson's 5th String Geared Tuner such an important feature? Learn More
One of the many amazing features that sets the Jameson 5 string banjo apart from other banjos in its price range is that it has a Geared 5th Banjo Tuner. Most banjos in this range have a friction tuner that simply relies on pressure to hold its tune. If you have ever seen a friction tuner on a violin, those other banjos use that type of tuner.
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The Jameson, however, has a Geared 5th tuner, which is a tuner that has an internal gearing mesh to enable more accurate tuning. It is also beneficial in keeping the 5th string in tune. A friction tuner is not as stable as a geared 5th tuning peg and will slip which will cause your 5th string to go out of tune.
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Our Geared 5th Tuner is, in essence, a tuner that works then like a normal banjo or guitar tuner. A huge upgrade! Of course the other 4 banjo tuners are also all geared. The end result is your Jameson banjo will be easier to tune and once tuned, hold that tune much better.
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Here are some photos that show the Jameson Geared 5th Tuner. As always, if you have any questions please contact us – our friendly staff is always ready to answer any questions.
Click on any of the below thumbnail images below to view a larger image – please note the second two pictures with the grey background show an opened tuner so you can see the internal workings of the tuner:
