Banjo Heads & Vellums
Remo Weather King banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic head is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The coated finish heads are sprayed on the outside to give a frosty look and rough feel. The smooth heads are sprayed on the inside, to give a milky look and smooth feel on the outside. Various options available.
11" Renaissance banjo head in three crown heights (please choose below)
Made in USA by Remo.
Remo 'weather king' Fibreskyn banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. Avaialble in various crown heights.
This Vellum is ideal for replacing an old skin vellum on a banjo Ukulele up to 8" diameter. It has the surplus edging that is needed for trimming the edges clean after the vellum is fitted. Complete with fitting instructions.
Remo Weather King banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic head is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The coated finish heads are sprayed on the outside to give a frosty look and rough feel. The smooth heads are sprayed on the inside, to give a milky look and smooth feel on the outside. Various options available.
Remo 'weather king' banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic 'head' is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The 'coated' finish heads are sprayed on the outside to give a 'frosty' look and 'rough' feel. Available in Medium Crown or Low Crown.
This Vellum is ideal for replacing an old skin vellum on a Banjo/Banjo Uke up to 10" diameter. It has the surplus edging that is needed for trimming the edges clean after the vellum is fitted. Complete with fitting instructions.
A popular head from Deering much favoured by players that want a full bodied, more earthier sound from their banjo.
Available in 11 or 12 inch diameter, see below for crown height options
Remo banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic 'head' is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The 'coated' finish heads are sprayed on the outside to give a 'frosty' look and 'rough' feel. Available in Medium or High crown.
A very very popular head from Deering ... Gives a warm bright sound. This 'plastic' head looks attractive on vintage banjos ...it has the slightly opaque look of a natural vellum.
This head will provide a mellow banjo tone, not too much sustain, good clarity and note distinction. Has a matte black finish.
Standard Deering head diameter: 11"
The Clear Banjo Head brings a unique look with a transparent tone and long sustain. Clear film brings out more mid and high frequencies than the frosted heads. Its smooth top surface is preferred by tenor and plectrum banjoists so it is quieter when strumming. Remo Banjo Heads are trusted by every major banjo manufacturer worldwide due to their quality of construction, sound and performance.They are available in three collar heights: Low Collar - 3/8", Medium Collar - 7/16", and High Collar - 1/2".
- Made in the U.S.A
The revolutionary Kavanjo Pickup System is now available in Frosted Top, Renaissance and Fiberskyn head types for all makes and models of 4, 5 and 6 string banjos that can be fitted with an 11" head. This patented system, brings a suspended magnetic pickup past the surface of the banjo head and closer to the strings than ever before, making unwanted feedback a thing of the past. Best of all it still sounds like a Banjo!
Use the drop down box to choose string number, head type, crown height and socket mounting type.
Please note...Some removal of the inside wall of a resonator may be required for a flange mount, this can be done by a Dremel type tool.
Remo Weather King banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic head is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The Ebony® Banjo Head has a unique shiny black reflective look that brings out the lower frequency response of a banjo. This head has a very mellow tone with long sustain. Remo synthetic film Banjo Heads are trusted by every major banjo manufacturer worldwide due to their quality of construction, sound and performance. Medium Crown only
This Vellum is ideal for replacing an old skin vellum on a banjo up to 11" diameter. It has the surplus edging that is needed for trimming the edges clean after the vellum is fitted. Complete with fitting instructions.
A unique banjo head from Deering USA …Black shiny finish …now that is different! The Deering 11" banjo head in black smooth glossy finish. You can fit it to any banjo that takes an 11" head. Excellent Deering quality.
The Deering 11" banjo head in smooth white finish with frosted bottom, available in Medium or High Crown. This head is very popular with tenor and plectrum banjoists because the smooth outer surface is quieter when strumming. The head has good bass response and sustains more.
Remo 'weather king' banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic 'head' is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The 'coated' finish heads are sprayed on the outside to give a 'frosty' look and 'rough' feel. Available in Medium or High Crown.
12" Renaissance banjo head in medium or high crown.
Made in USA by Remo.
Remo 'weather king' banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic 'head' is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The 'coated' finish heads are sprayed on the outside to give a 'frosty' look and 'rough' feel. Available in High Crown only.
Remo banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. Available in Smooth Top and Medium Crown only.
This cross between a fiberskyn and renaissance head will provide you with a new look and sound for your banjo. Has a mellow banjo tone, not too much sustain, good clarity and note distinction. It has a matte finish.
Standard Deering head diameter: 11"
Remo 'weather king' banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic 'head' is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The 'coated' finish heads are sprayed on the outside to give a 'frosty' look and 'rough' feel. Available in Medium Crown only.