First batch of tone rings recently cast
Copper & Tin
Recently cast at a foundry in Ayshire
Recently cast at a foundry in Ayshire, Scotland our new Patent bell bronze tone rings are made from our own mixture of copper & tin to produce a mellow tone. Onlike the newer type archtop tone rings produced in Europe and USA (which are of quality) we decided that we preferred a richer purer tone, a sound found in the Epiphone banjos of the 20’s. To achieve this we use a blend of pure copper and tin.
Cast detail
Newly cast tone ring
Some detail of the cast flange in its raw state before it has been machined.
Nickel Plated Rioga Tone ring