ZEPP Country Music, Inc.

P.O. Box 306
4 East Third St.
Wendell, NC 27591-0306
Local: 919-365-5189 or Call Toll Free within USA or Canada: 866-365-5189

Tying a Bowline Knot:

The hottest new banjo strings are Nylguts, a proprietary synthetic gut string from Italy. These are fairly high-tension, and not only feel good, but sound wonderful on banjos! But, how does one tie them onto a tailpiece designed for loop-end strings? Simple: just click here for step-by-step photos and a very short video!

String Changing:

Ever get stuck trying to change strings? In response to a customer's request, herewith is a handy-dandy how-to guide to string changing (if you have a slow connection, be aware that this page has several photos to load).

Goodtime Banjo Disassembly/Assembly:

Need to know how to take apart and reassemble a Goodtime banjo? Here are step-by-step instructions and photos (if you have a slow connection, be aware that this page has several photos to load).

Positioning a Banjo Bridge:

Another handy-dandy how-to tip--this time, it's How to correctly position the bridge on your banjo (or mandolin, FTM).

Tone Rings:

Want to see a bunch of open back banjo tone rings? Look at http://zeppmusic.com/Tonerings/

Moon Bridge Comparison Sound Files:

Moon banjo bridge sound comparison files. For comparing the tonal effects of the three weights of bridge made by Randy Stockwell.

Sound Files:

In response to some specific requests, here's a page with links to some MP3 files that I have made for demonstrating instruments or for my students' lessons. (Please read the disclaimer on that page.)

We've also had quite a few requests about those sound files, so here's a page dedicated to describing our hi-tech recording studio as well as the equipment and methods used therein.

Clawhammer ClearHead™ Video Clips

After listening to me play clawhammer, if you're curious to see how my right hand moves you can watch several short video clips of my clawhammer-style right hand motion as seen from beneath, through a clear banjo head.

Banjo String Set Gauges:

For those who might have interest in such things, I have compiled a list of most of the major brands of banjo string sets, and then sorted them by gauges, lightest to heaviest, based on the 1st, then 2nd, then 3rd strings. Might help you find what you're looking for...

Raleigh, NC Area Teachers:

If you are looking for a teacher and happen to live in the Raleigh/Triangle are of North Carolina, I have compiled a list of music teachers within ca. 40 miles of Wendell, NC, sorted by town.

Please note that this list is not meant to be comprehensive, i.e., if no one has asked me to refer people to him or her, I have no idea that he or she is teaching. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of numbers and email addresses; if you find one that is wrong, please let me know! Please also note that while I do know most of these people, most have no affiliation with ZEPP Country Music, Inc., and this listing should not be construed as either a recommendation or an endorsement.