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Rowdy Rick - Posted - 03/31/2014: 19:03:27
Does anyone use Skin heads on the banjo much anymore. If so how is it for as sound maintenance ETC
greenhorn - Posted - 03/31/2014: 19:07:27
There are a ton of threads about skin heads here on the hangout: banjohangout.org/pages/search....n%20heads
I've used them on Tubaphones, 12" tone hoops, and bluegrass banjos with great results and few adjustments once I get them dialed in. I live in a dry climate. Check out John Balch's profile.
Rowdy Rick - Posted - 03/31/2014: 19:21:14
Thanks , My Son was thinking of trying one but didnt know a lot about them .. I've read some of the links and believe it will help .. Thanks a lot ..
etparadox - Posted - 03/31/2014: 19:56:18
They're still fairly common in the old time community. They can have a more full and balanced sound than many plastic heads. They have their drawbacks (cliamte sensitivity), but give a little something special that is worth it for many people. You need to be sure that they don't get to tight as they can split. This will happen if the head gets too dry, either from sitting in direct sun or being in a dry environment. It's easy enough to elarn to tension and adjust the head so is avoidable, one just must be mindful. As has been mentioned, John Balch makes some of the finest heads today. He pre mounts his heads so they can be put on like a normal plastic head and chooses exemplary hides for material.
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