  A novel bridge and tailpiece design allows direct comparison of the sound of
zero break angle with same banjo (and all its parts) configured to have an
angle of 13 degrees. This lends additional support to the 2014 proposal that a
key element in banjo sound is the frequency modulation produced by string
stretching due to a floating bridge, break angle, and head with substantial
motion. When playing a banjo tune in the 0 degree configuration, there are
enough audio clues that it still sounds like a banjo. The comparison allows you
to judge for yourself to what extent it's lost its ring or sparkle.
