For all things related to the use of SKIN BANJO HEADS. Calf, goat, possum, hairy, shaved, stained, pre-mounted. You name it.
380 Members, Created 3/28/2011 - 
Administrators: jbalch (owner)
Easy Method for setting tension on a hide head
I often see people asking about how to set the tension on a hide head (and, people ask the same about Mylar heads too!).
I have been playing with hide heads for nearly five years now,... Read More |
When to loosen?
You always read about having to adjust a hide head in the heat and humidity. You also hear about heads splitting when the weather cools. My question is when do you know to loosen the head... Read More |
Out of tune banjo with playing
Hello all hide heads. I am new to this forum. I have mounted a hide head before, but it was for someone else's banjo. I finally tried a medium goatskin for my StewMac kit... Read More |
Dying Hide Heads...
Here's the result of dying a white Clifford Essex goatskin with Annatto dye: http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/265296/#3391468
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Old head Identification.
Does anyone have any info on the company that produced hide heads with a little cow stamped on them? See the link below for picture. This came off an 1890's banjo. Don't know the exact... Read More |
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