Need help choosing a new head for my BlackJack

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From Lonesome Will on 11/18/2013 10:01:32 AM

I have a 2004 Blackjack all original. After spending several hundred dollars on setups, I have decided to try a different head. The original head is still on it.

I like the tone of the banjo but I want more volume that is full and bright but not too thin and choked down.

I have tried different bridges and strings but I am interested in hearing what parts and setups that you guys have been happiest with. Thanks

Randy C.

2 Comments
	ronald trotta says: 11/18/2013 4:45:14 PM Hey Randy,I am using an AMB head and a snuffy smith gen two bridge right now .head tightness set at 91 on a drum dial.Tailpiece is set pointing slightly up towards ebony on bridge.Oh yeah the bridge is a 5/8 height hope this helps.
	Lonesome Will says: 11/19/2013 8:06:12 AM It helps a lot! Thanks for being so specific. I will try it as soon as I get the head and drum dial. I am now using an older Snuffy 5/8 bridge. Will let you know. Any others care to chime in?
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