Mute: JDM tone enhancer.

My parents aren't exactly tolerant to all sorts of noises espically those at night. Which is why I purchased the tone enhancer/mute from Janet Davis music.

So here's my banjo. Its been played. It needs something. It's 11 o'clock (metaphorically) and I'm itching to play. Yet, the banjo is a loud son'of a b****. Its not exactly easy to cover up such a sound as a banjo at night.

This is it. Heavy machined piece of brass and cork. Two thumb screws tighten and loosen the lower plate.

To put it on, remove the bottom plate and place top piece in position, with the angled part towards the bridge.

With a careful hand, screw on the piece corresponding to each other. Take care to make sure the bottom plate is on correctly.

And there ya go, Its installed and ready to go. No need to take it off now.

Positions available:
Close to tail piece: no effect Banjo -esque
between tail piece and bridge: some effect
Cork directly on bridge: Lutish or archtop guitar sound. Very pleasant
Cork on strings past the bridge: mutes it good!

Happy strummin'!