To comprehend the architectural principles of various interior banjo pot support systems, the Banjo Rehabilitation Center founder studied the larger model of the Roman coliseum. These ancient circular ruins helped him to grasp the advantages and disadvantages of dowel stick versus connecting rod supports (see BRC workshop photo).
–
The Banjo Newsletter is a valuable educational resource for such vexing technical issues. Pictured on the cover of this edition of the BNL is banjoist Eric Weissberg, a boyhood favorite of the BRC founder.