Banjo heads – CHOOSING THE CORRECT SIZE:

A plastic "skin" (referred to as a "head") comes attached to an aluminium ring (which determines its size – measured in inches).

These are ways to find the correct size for your banjo.

  • If you are replacing a plastic head that is already your on banjo it might have an ID number written in ink on the ring, or on a small paper label. It might have the ID code such as 1100H1, which means 11" and no 16ths, high crown, frosted top (each surface finish has a number 1 to 6 – see below).
  • send the head to us and we can match it
  • ask us if we know which fits a your particular make of banjo;
  • measure it when it is off the banjo – find the inside diameter of the aluminium ring
  • measure it on the banjo – with a rectractable steel tape with a lip, measure the O.D. of tone ring or rim (this is the O.D. of the white head you can see)
  • For crown height, measure the depth of the tension hoop. But there may be other factors: such as an archtop tone ring banjo can take a low or medium crown even if the tension hoop is deep. Crown heights (just the plastic part not including the ring) are low 3/8"; medium 7/16"; high ½".

REMO banjo head ID code: 1015H5 means 10&15/16, high crown, fiberskyn. To choose a surface finish or texture/colour – see the pictures shown as links in the listings

Price of one plastic head £17.99 + £4 post (to all territories) = total £21.99. Tel:01625 610 849; international+44 1625 610849

 

Remo "Weatherking" – have all the sizes possible: from 8" for uke, and 10" to 12 & 1/8" in increments of 1/16" for banjo.

We have most sizes - ask us. We can email you a full list, or post it in our paper catalogue .

NB. For "Mastertone" 11" flathead size banjos, it is usually the REMO 11" high crown that fits.

£17.99 each. ……………………These are the surface textures available (1 to 6):

Banjo Rim

O.D.

Inches

8",

then 10" to 12&1/8" rising in 1/16" increments

Collar,

Low, medium,

high

1. Frosted

topside

white, matt finish, bright sound

2. Frosted

underside

shiny, smooth finish, bight sound

3. Transparent,

eye-catching appearance, smooth finish, bright, clear sound

4. Smooth both sides,

Translucent white, called hazy

smooth finish, bright, clear sound

5. Fiberskyn

Vellum look-alike,

Smooth mottled finish, warmer sound

6. Renaissance,

or Amber - like

translucent calfskin

 

5-STAR HEADS

Serious banjo players need no introduction to 5 Star heads. Besides giving a clear, crisp tone, their patented design locks .007" Mylar plastic into a special mounting hoop – for extra strength under high tension. There is no epoxy adhesive to fail or pull loose.

5 Star heads come in one size: 11" medium, and fit flathead or archtop tone rings on most popular modern banjos. Three head finishes are available:

I.D. 100. £17.99

Frosted: white top frosted for full tone, with traditional appearance & texture.

I.D. 100-W, £17.99

Smoooth white: Unfrosted white plastic for a slightly more brilliant tone.

I.D. 100-C, £17.99

Clear: Transparent plastic, with eye-catching appearance & bright,sweet response.

SUPERIOR brand heads:

NSN, £12.95

Similar to 5 Star, but without a logo; in frosted, smooth white, or transparent; 11" low, £12.95 

without a logo – so ideal if you don’t want a name on your banjo head

 

FIBRE HEADS 17.99

These heads feature a modern material emulates the old-time sound, feel & appearance of calfskin - for a deep,warm tone. See also REMO FIBERSKYN

1015H5W, £17.99

WAVERLY FIBERSKYN, 10 & 15/16" high, with logo

1015H5E, £17.99
ELITE fiberskyn, 10 & 15/16" high,with logo

1015L5, 17.99

ELITE fiberskyn, 10 & 15/16" low, with logo

1100H5, 17.99
ELITE fiberskyn, 11" high,with logo

1100L5 £17.99
ELITE fiberskyn, 11" low, with logo

1100H5 17.99
REALISTIC – 11" high, looks even more like a skin than Fiberskyn or Amber , without logo

AMBER HEADS 17.99
 

1100H6 17.99

ELITE "AMBER", 11" high, with logo. Resembles the antique amber translucent calfskin and gives a sound that is brighter than the fiberskyn, but warmer than frosted heads. It is similar to the new REMO "Renaissance" heads

 

POST ON HEADS: £4 for one head.

For two or more heads (or if other items make the goods over £34) £7

For exceptional quantities, or to expensive destinations: price as it works out.

NB. Our postage price is not just the cost of the stamps, but also the labour in packing it in a way the Post Office cannot break it.

Exchanges for wrongly chosen heads.

We can send you another if the first one arrives back here undamaged and in slaeable condition. To ensure this, pack it well; then send it by 2nd class post and obtain a "Certificate of Posting" (form P326); this is free of charge and entitles you up to £34 compensation in case of loss or damage. WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT BROKEN HEADS AS RETURNS. Please enclose £3 in coins for our postage on the new head – please do not send a cheque as our bank does not like to process cheques for £3.

Diagrams and instructions of plastic head measuring and fitting; and instructions for vellum fitting are in our paper catalogue. 

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