Head for BB conversion?

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From dbhone on 5/21/2014 2:04:21 PM

I am ready to change the head on my '26 Granada with a Sullivan conversion ring and am not sure to use a medium crown or low crown head. What are those of you using conversion rings using? It looks like the old one was a low crown.

Thanks, Dan

3 Comments
	Fathand says: 5/21/2014 2:26:17 PM Low works, Med probably works. I have tried Remo Frosted, Clear and Fiberskyn, I like the Remo Frosted.
	Bill Byler says: 5/21/2014 6:30:24 PM I use a Medium REMO Frosted with the same Ring you have.
	revellfa says: 5/23/2014 5:46:56 AM IMHO Remo frosted heads are the best for Ball Bearing banjos. Overall they are the most consistent head for all banjos with few exceptions.
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