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For all things related to the use of SKIN BANJO HEADS. Calf, goat, possum, hairy, shaved, stained, pre-mounted. You name it.

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crown height for medium thick heads

Hi folks, I have a stack of really nicely mottled goat skins cut for banjo heads that are a bit on the thicker side (I am used to dealing with thinner heads).  I was wondering if I should... Read More
From dpgetman 1 year ago
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Rogers head from a 1925 Ball Bearing

I have a Three star Rogers that came from a 1925 Ball Bering banjo. I would like to install it on a new banjo that is not an arch top. I am wondering if any one have done this, and were there any... Read More
From Dave1climber 2 years ago
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First time installing a hide head

Hello pickers! I'm a life long guitar picker and have very recently picked up a banjo for the first time. I have fallen in love with claw hammer style and have about a half dozen songs down.... Read More
From Rsquare 4 years ago
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First time installing a hide head

Hello pickers! I'm a life long guitar picker and have very recently picked up a banjo for the first time. I have fallen in love with claw hammer style and have about a half dozen songs down.... Read More
From Rsquare 4 years ago
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Skin head longevity?

Hi all, I posted a comment earlier about 'durability for clawhammer', but looking for a clearer answer.   How does a skin head like goat fare versus a plastic head in terms of... Read More
From putasockinit 7 years ago
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