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Dec 19, 2024 - 8:59:10 AM
43 posts since 2/22/2013

I want to replace a banjo head and I've not seen this type of tone ring before.  Also, I don't remember seeing the term "crown" applied to a banjo head before ... I've usually seen measurements.

The rough drawing below shows the measurements of the tone ring and the OLD banjo head.  IF I have a correct understanding of the word "crown", I believe the crown on the old head is 3/8s inch.  

 

Elderly Instruments has this banjo head and I would like to know if it is correct for my banjo: https://www.elderly.com/products/remo-renaissance-banjo-head-11-1-16-inch-diameter-low-crown-3-8-inch?variant=27741809573952

 

LATE EDIT:  I've MISTYPED A MEASUREMENT ON THE END VIEW OF THE TONE RING.  WHERE IT READS "7/16" ... THE CORRECT NUMBER IS 5/16!


Edited by - oddshot on 12/19/2024 09:11:56

Dec 19, 2024 - 1:47:53 PM
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6161 posts since 5/29/2011

Maybe this will help


 

Dec 19, 2024 - 2:12 PM
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3649 posts since 4/7/2010

The illustration you have shared has a tonering on the top of the head. Standard banjo construction has the tonering on the bottom, head on top of the tonering, and a tension hoop on top of the head.

Also I've attached a diagram describing banjo head crown height.

Hopefully this is helpful.

Bob Smakula


Edited by - Bob Smakula on 12/19/2024 14:14:01

Dec 19, 2024 - 2:34:29 PM

oddshot

USA

43 posts since 2/22/2013

THANK YOU BOTH VERY MUCH!!!

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