Head tension and set up question for Pre War Gibson TT owners.

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From alanjg1 on 1/31/2014 12:33:20 PM

Hello all,

I wondered if any owners of a pre-war Gibson top tension banjo had experimented and come up with an optimum head tension that brought the best out of the banjo.

I guess this is directed at those that use a drum dial and/or tap tune the head.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Alan

2 Comments
	Bill Kemp says: 1/31/2014 2:18:04 PM I have adjusted mine and like it between a G and a G#. It also sounds great up to about an A but I find it effects the playing a little bit and it is not as soft (easy) a playing instrument. Just my thoughts but I would like to hear from others as well. Bill Kemp
	Aradobanjo says: 6/30/2014 4:09:19 AM Hello, I use a drum dial with a custom pattern to get to where I like it. I get to 91. 92-94 is A. John
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