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From bbult on 10/24/2014 2:12:03 PM

I have a 1929 Gibson TB1 Conversion that has an 11 inch head and will be in need of a new hat soon....what Crown size do I use?

I'm thinking it looks like a "medium" that I have on another banjo but don't know for sure.

Thanks,

Bill B

7 Comments
	JohnWaters says: 10/24/2014 3:12:08 PM I have a medium on my 1928 conversion. You can measure the height of what's on there now to be sure, but the medium will be a safe bet. That's what most use these days. As far as I can tell there is zero difference in sound.
	bbult says: 10/24/2014 3:14:10 PM Thanks...what is the measured height of a medium???
	JohnWaters says: 10/25/2014 5:17:31 AM Take a look at this short thread. It gives measurements. banjohangout.org/archive/205919
	bbult says: 10/26/2014 3:32:10 PM Thanks John....
	bbult says: 10/26/2014 4:59:11 PM John.your new banjo sounds great...what key was the clip of song licks played in?? A?
	bbult says: 10/26/2014 5:07:09 PM John.your new banjo sounds great...what key was the clip of song licks played in?? A?
	JohnWaters says: 10/27/2014 3:07:53 AM Thanks. Actually, I don't remember. It was either G or G#. I occasionally tune all strings up a half-step to play along with Earl's songs and to better match my vocal range.
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