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thwacker2 - Posted - 08/23/2016: 10:02:52
Anyone have any thoughts as to the "ideal" number of bracket hooks that should be used on a 12" open back with a skin head? I seen 'em with as few as 14 and as many as 30. Thanks for your time.
mjt0229 - Posted - 08/23/2016: 11:50:36
I can't comment on it from a technical standpoint, but from a convenience standpoint when changing out a head it'd be nice if I didn't have to unscrew 30 hooks.
rudy - Posted - 08/23/2016: 12:14:11
bluestemstrings.com/pageBanjoD...n.html#10">THIS might be of some help for determining a proper number of hooks in your case.
thwacker2 - Posted - 08/24/2016: 17:56:06
Thanks all, and especially to Rudy for the most interesting and informative article.
ClayTech - Posted - 08/24/2016: 18:25:10
I think it also depends on the type of shoes you're using. Round ball type shoes will tend to tilt more than traditional L shoes if there's not enough. I used 18 ball type on my 12" rim, and I wish I had used a few more because some are tilting a bit.
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