Miller heads crown height

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From tridentum on 3/22/2012 4:38:58 AM

I'm making the switch back to hide on my 12 inch with a WL ring. Ordered a Miller head, white calfskin. I'm a tad concerned about the crown height. What's the best way to coax it down of it's a tough fit initially? Simply dampen it a bit with a towel?

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	tridentum says: 3/22/2012 4:43:34 AM I might add that the head hasn't arrived yet. Just anticipating the issue.
	Robxx says: 3/22/2012 7:07:16 AM Hi tridentum, you might have problems with the Bill Miller skin. The last I heard was that Bill was very ill and might not survive. I noted this and ordered a calfskin from StewMac. It's very sad because Bill was a great guy to deal with and could supply various types of hide heads, brass flesh hoops, and or premounted skins. As for fitting, I was shown a very straightforward way of doing the job, and hopefully I can find a copy of these instructions which I could send you. Otherwise you can find fitting instructions on youtube, but don't do it the way Gold Tone tell you. They have a strange method which wouldn't work for me. Rob
	tridentum says: 3/22/2012 8:02:34 AM Sorry to hear that bit of news. I wish him the best. Thanks very much for the info and tips.
	jbalch says: 3/24/2012 5:41:17 AM I don't know details about Bill's current circumstances. I do know He has battled a medical problem for a long time. Also, I did hear that Bill's daughter has been filling orders. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill for sure.... I trust you will recieve the head. When it arrives, the head will probably fit well. But ...if you need to stretch it to raise the crown height, usually a little added moisture will help. Just moisten with a damp cloth and tighen the hooks slowly and evenly.
	tridentum says: 3/24/2012 9:52:44 AM John, thanks for the update and the advice. I don't know Bill personally, but obviously his health is more important than a banjo head.
	BruceB says: 3/30/2012 6:48:43 PM This may be relevant here. tributes.com/show/William-D.-M...-93133254
	tridentum says: 3/30/2012 8:04:47 PM My condolences to his family. Sorry to hear the news. On a side note, my order has been filled.
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