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jbalch - Posted - 07/15/2016: 07:58:43
I just got an order of fresh calf hides from Jeff Stern. They are literally "going fast." The supply for making 11" size heads is already 50% pre-sold.
This batch includes a few hides with more natural color (not just opaque & off-white). I regularly get requests for stained Stern heads. I don't normally offer stained Stern heads and not recommend staining these, but if you want something with the ultimate quality and performance of a Stern Calfskin - and a little more interesting natural color - Order NOW and request one with the darker color! All are first-come-first served.
The price list is here: banjohangout.org/blog/33483
Edited by - jbalch on 07/15/2016 08:03:18
DEmery - Posted - 07/15/2016: 16:32:18
Nice hides John and not always available. Somebody will like these and a few have just enough color variation to make them interesting. David E.
jbalch - Posted - 07/15/2016: 18:28:42
I don't like to stain calf hides. They sometimes turn too orange. A couple of these have a great, natural, rustic look. And they are all awesome Stern quality.
JB
jbalch - Posted - 07/16/2016: 07:18:21
LizWil - Posted - 07/18/2016: 17:02:18
I sent you a pm, John, but forgot to say I'd like one of the darker ones, if possible. Thank you!
GlennB - Posted - 07/23/2016: 15:25:09
We just got a Stern hide for our upcoming Bradford & Franzke built Hawthorn RB-12 style top tension banjo. We thought it would be interesting to try a hide head on our new top tension banjo. Since you have the instant adjustability, why not? People spend fortunes searching the illusion "pre-war sound," which was of course played on hide heads. You can see our top tension banjos at hawthornbmg.com.
TNCowboy - Posted - 07/23/2016: 18:53:15
I should have posted this DAYS ago, but I received mine from John on Tues or Wed of this week. Truth be told; I opened it at the post office and asked the PM to hang on to it since it is pretty hot here and I didn't want it riding all day in the hot truck. The workmanship is really first class and John was an absolute pleasure to deal with.
I've been so covered up that I have not had the opportunity to install it, but I'm looking forward to seeing what it brings out in my TB-3 conversion. If I can just find some time!
Michael
