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Published September 15, 2016 | Supplemental Material + Accepted Version
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A Hoseus Banjo Restoration

Abstract

Intrigued by the sound of another recently restored example, I attempted to bring a sadly abused, bottom-of-the-line, Hoseus-equipped banjo up to playable condition. Reminders, lessons learned, and the joy of (albeit crude) handiwork made it well- worth the purchase price. The actual sound and physics of the Hoseus contraption remain hidden in the complex interaction of the various parts, as demonstrated by the accompanying sound samples.

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Accepted Version - hoseus.pdf

Supplemental Material - hoseus-fish-HM.mp3

Supplemental Material - hoseus-fish-JH.mp3

Supplemental Material - hoseus-steel-HM.mp3

Supplemental Material - hoseus-steel-JH.mp3

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