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spoonfed - Posted - 05/07/2020: 06:57:11
just got finished fitting my first ever calfskin head and, it went very well, took my time and remembered all I have watched on youtube, no problem, smooth as the proverbial ! my question , how long before I can tighten it to playing tension? do I have to slowly tighten over days ? or just jump in tomorrow and get her up to playing tension ? thanks in advance .
Knows Picker - Posted - 05/07/2020: 07:01:36
For me it depends upon the humidity. It might seem dry across the face, but up there underneath it will take longer to dry.
I usually mess with it a bit after a day or two, but don't put too much tension on it until I know its really dry.
If you rush it, that is the best way to pop it!!
Brooklynbanjoboy - Posted - 05/07/2020: 08:16:27
I remember my first calfskin head fitting. And the guy who taught me how to do it: Ed Haggard. "First," he said, "get a calf . . ."
Bill H - Posted - 05/07/2020: 13:51:55
Best not to rush it. Do it gradually over a week or so. Speaking from experience.
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