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Tag: sensor

Posted on May 11, 2022

Banjos with Sensors

Close-up view of banjo head showing the distance sensor and pressure sensor

After so many post-concert conversations beginning with “What’s that on your banjo?” I’ve finally posted information about the sensors I use with my instruments: https://hollandhopson.com/extended-banjo/

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