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)
Keeping a hide head tight without overstretching
When I first got my old banjo, it had a new head that was loose, so I kept tightening it up. The result was that I overstretched it, to the point where the tension hoop was a good 3/4" lower... Read More |
Bill Miller passed Jan. 13, 2012
I received a reply from Christine Miller (daughter of Bill) confirming that he died on Jan 13, 2012. Bill had battled Multiple Myeolma cancer for a few years. He was undergoing another... Read More |
Miller heads crown height
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... Read More |
J rogers head
I have two Tuibaphones one a 1929ish 11 15/16" pot the original Rogers head became damaged, I replaced it with a Bill Miller hide head which is absolutely great, sounds wonderful, but I have... Read More |
Need an adjustment?
I am new to hide heads but have 3 somehow, and love them! So, I have a supertone with a very thin,translucent head on it. It has been very tight and has a nice bright tone which I love on this banjo.... Read More |
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