I've just done an 8" banjo this way but it has been pointed out to me that there are now two layers of calfskin going over the tone ring. That is, the calfskin surface that vibrates now has an additional layer of calfskin between it and the tone ring. When a calfskin is mounted in the traditional way there is nothing between it and the tone ring. My question is: How does this additional layer of skin affect the tone?
Hi there, very interesting. I have a tenor banjo with a skin head that is getting quite dirty. Is this something that can be cleaned or is it better to just leave it alone ? Thanks a lot.
Thanks Wayne. I used your excellent video as a guide, had some trouble positioning the tension hoop, and also had trouble trimming the extra skin, and made a nick in the head surface. I'm just hoping it doesn't turn into a full blown tear. I think my problem was not having a good tool or piece of metal to use as backing when I was doing the trimming. I was using a mason jar lid that had a little lip on it which wasn't ideal. Later I switched to a metal shoe horn, and stopped trying to be as neat as you are in the video. I was wondering, wouldn't there be some kind of surgical scissors with a bend in the blade that would work better and be safer to use?
Yeah it can be tough if you don't have the right tools for the job. Yeah that's not a bad idea though, I'll look into that. Best of luck with your banjo!
I followed these instructions for two banjos.Great results, and the best way to mount a skin.
I've just done an 8" banjo this way but it has been pointed out to me that there are now two layers of calfskin going over the tone ring. That is, the calfskin surface that vibrates now has an additional layer of calfskin between it and the tone ring. When a calfskin is mounted in the traditional way there is nothing between it and the tone ring.
My question is: How does this additional layer of skin affect the tone?
Thanks for this . I have just done my Uke Banjo .. Brilliant tutorial ! Many Thanks ! :)
Hi there, very interesting. I have a tenor banjo with a skin head that is getting quite dirty. Is this something that can be cleaned or is it better to just leave it alone ? Thanks a lot.
Thanks Wayne. I used your excellent video as a guide, had some trouble positioning the tension hoop, and also had trouble trimming the extra skin, and made a nick in the head surface. I'm just hoping it doesn't turn into a full blown tear. I think my problem was not having a good tool or piece of metal to use as backing when I was doing the trimming. I was using a mason jar lid that had a little lip on it which wasn't ideal. Later I switched to a metal shoe horn, and stopped trying to be as neat as you are in the video. I was wondering, wouldn't there be some kind of surgical scissors with a bend in the blade that would work better and be safer to use?
Yeah it can be tough if you don't have the right tools for the job. Yeah that's not a bad idea though, I'll look into that. Best of luck with your banjo!
can i use same method for drums?
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