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 - 
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crown height for medium thick heads
Hi folks,
I have a stack of really nicely mottled goat skins cut for banjo heads that are a bit on the thicker side (I am used to dealing with thinner heads). I was wondering if I should... Read More |
Rogers head from a 1925 Ball Bearing
I have a Three star Rogers that came from a 1925 Ball Bering banjo.
I would like to install it on a new banjo that is not an arch top.
I am wondering if any one have done this, and were there any... Read More |
First time installing a hide head
Hello pickers! I'm a life long guitar picker and have very recently picked up a banjo for the first time. I have fallen in love with claw hammer style and have about a half dozen songs down.... Read More |
First time installing a hide head
Hello pickers! I'm a life long guitar picker and have very recently picked up a banjo for the first time. I have fallen in love with claw hammer style and have about a half dozen songs down.... Read More |
Skin head longevity?
Hi all, I posted a comment earlier about 'durability for clawhammer', but looking for a clearer answer. How does a skin head like goat fare versus a plastic head in terms of... Read More |
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1932 style 5 Mastertone w/ Stern tanning calfskin head |
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Bill Miller bleached Goat Skin |
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Bill Miller vellum precessed skin head |
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Menzies non-bleached calfskin on Sagmoen banjo |
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Hairy goatskin head |
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