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jbalch - Posted - 03/21/2014: 14:51:57
Check this out: ebay.com/itm/Vintage-50s-White...58b9a0303
NOS Roy Smeck hide endorsed calfskin pre-mounted 11" head by the White Eagle Rawhide Co. of Chicago. Un-used - in original box.
You don't se these everyday...
(disclaimer - I don't know the seller and have no financial interest in the auction).
kevin0461 - Posted - 03/21/2014: 16:22:02
Hey John... yeah... this one is tempting but you never know what you're getting on EBay. Anyway, you know I prefer those Balch-Stern calfskin heads, They're the best out there!!! I hope you're keeping an eye out for me on a super clean one. I need one more.
jbalch - Posted - 03/21/2014: 17:12:14
A head like this would be great for a collectable vintage banjo or museum piece. But, I don't think I would want it on an every-day player.
kevin0461 - Posted - 03/21/2014: 18:44:39
I'm just thinking that the glue wouldn't hold up. I'm noticing on mine that there is quite a bit of stretching but one you get it tightened (about 3 weeks)... They're better than any plastics head out there. The sound is unique and incredible!
Bill Anderson - Posted - 03/21/2014: 19:01:36
John, thanks for posting. Very tempting to me also......I am so happy with the new Balch head on my Mastertone, that I really don't think I would ever use this old one.
But I think the price is a steal. If nobody that needs it buys it, I probably will......Bill Anderson
jbalch - Posted - 03/22/2014: 04:46:18
Bill - I totally agree regarding the price. I think it is a bargain.
If you want an proper head for a collectable banjo - where else are you going to find an authentic 60-70 year old part -unused- in original packaging? Too bad it isn't a Rogers. But ... this one would be IDEAL for an old B&D Roy Smeck stage model tenor banjo.
But for an everyday player banjo, I would prefer a fresh hide.
Edited by - jbalch on 03/22/2014 04:51:52
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