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From ToneHz on 7/18/2013 3:47:11 PM
I just recently started playing clawhammer banjo. I picked up a no-name spun-over pot fretted banjo c. 1890 +/-. With all the playing around with different bridges, different strings, and tightening up the head, it developed a tear after a month or two.
I bought a new calfskin head, stained it with Minwax wood stain (Provincial), and mounted it. What's all this talk about pre-mounted skin heads? I found mounting the head was easy and fun! And thanks for the advice and instruction.
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