COORDINATOR ROD ADJUSTMENTS
e coordinator rod's main function is to fi rmly anchor the neck to
the rim, making the banjo a stable unit. e rod can also be used for
action adjustments.
Use a nail or Allen wrench to hold the lower rod still by passing 1.
it through the hole in the coordinator rod while you adjust the
nuts. If you let the rod turn when making the adjustment, it may
loosen the neck joint, in which case, you will need to tighten the
rod back up to the hanger-bolt to keep the neck joint tight before
continuing to adjust the nuts.
Using a 1/2" open end wrench, turn the nuts to adjust the action 2.
while holding the lower rod still with a nail.
TO LOWER THE STRINGS loosen the nut on the inside of the rim
and tighten the nut on the outside of the rim.
TO RAISE THE STRINGS loosen the nut on the outside of the rim
and tighten the nut on the inside of the rim.
Turn the nuts only a 1/4 of a turn at a time and then check the
action. Over-turning the nuts can break the rim, strip the hanger-
bolt, or pull the hanger-bolt out of the neck. Make sure all nuts are
snug when you are done.
See the Trouble Shooting Section for specifi cs on Action Adjustments.
NECK ALIGNMENT TO THE RIM
On a Goodtime banjo, the neck alignment to the rim is carefully set
at the factory and is not designed to be easily tampered with. If you
feel some adjustment is necessary, have an experienced repairman do
it.
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