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Dave 93 - Posted - 11/19/2011: 11:56:50
I have a early 20th century banjo that is in need of repairs. So as I wait for the funds I have it sitting on the top self of my closet. I took the neck off, and I'm wondering if I should loosen the the old skin head. Any advice would be appreciated!
tdennis - Posted - 11/19/2011: 12:04:45
If you live in a climate where the humidity approaches 20% or less, it may be a good precaution to slightly loosen the head. I have quite a few instruments, Including drumsets w/ skin heads & have had no problems. I live in S Cal where the humidity gets below 20% throughout the year. I've found that splitting & breakage is much less rare than one would be lead to believe.
Edited by - tdennis on 11/19/2011 12:11:55
Dave 93 - Posted - 11/19/2011: 12:10:11
quote:
Originally posted by tdennis
If you live in a climate where the humidity approaches 20% or less, it may be a good precaution to slightly loosen the head.
Thanks! I live in the High Desert, the humidity fluctuates I think I will loosen the head.
jbalch - Posted - 11/19/2011: 12:16:46
I'm linking this to the Hide Heads group: banjohangout.org/group/hideheads
Helix - Posted - 11/19/2011: 19:54:08
Loosen the head, put a slice of apple in a plastic bag , put the rim in there and create a little planetary environment, the transfer of water molecules from apple to organic hide is more 'friendly', since both are still alive. Be gentle.
Edited by - Helix on 11/19/2011 19:54:42
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