The Banjo Balance Buddy is the banjo leg rest that supports the banjo while providing player comfort. The Balance Buddy extends the shape of the banjo’s rim, making it more like the shape of the guitar. The Balance Buddy shifts the banjo’s balancing point closer to the center line of the player’s body. This shift allows the banjo to sit comfortably on the player’s thigh with a reduced need for support and increased access for the player’s fretting hand. For many players, the Balance Buddy also prevents the banjo’s rim hardware from poking into their legs and ribs.
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The Balance Buddy clips onto the existing brackets (tension hooks) of most banjos without modification to the instrument allow a variety of positions. The Balance Buddy comes in a variety of configurations with options for:
- Wide or narrow
- Long or short
- Thick end – The clip end is thick and acts as a spacer for resonator banjos
- Attaches with a metal hook or Velcro strap – no modifications to the banjo needed
How to Use the Balance Buddy
- From a seated position, hold the banjo in playing position
- Lay the banjo flat on the lap with the strings facing up
- Attach the Balance Buddy to one of the banjo’s hooks with the fastener toward the tail of the banjo, as shown below
- Experiment with attaching the Balance Buddy to different hooks to find the best balancing point for your banjo
