Banjo Heads & Vellums

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' Fibreskyn banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. Avaialble in various crown heights.

11" Renaissance banjo head in three crown heights (please choose below)
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. 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. The smooth heads are sprayed on the inside, to give a milky look and smooth feel on the outside. Various options available.

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

11" Deering white Frosted Top banjo head.

'Special Bargain' The Deering 11" Frosted or Smooth Top, high or med banjo head. A Brand New, unplayed head that has been removed from a brand new Deering Banjo. May have slight cosmetic marks on the edge of the head, other than that the head is perfect. Choose option below...Note Stock may vary.

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! Please use the drop down box to choose string number, head finish, crown height and jack mounting type. Please see technical details below

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.

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.

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.

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.

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"

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.

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 banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. Available in Medium Crown only

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 Low Crown .

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 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.

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 or High Crown.

10 15/16" Fibreskyn Banjo Head Fibreskyn banjo heads are made in the USA to exacting standards. The plastic 'head' is moulded onto an aluminium hoop. The outer surface is sprayed with irregular fibres then matt smooth finished. This head has more 'body' than a normal plastic head and gives the nearest sound that you will ever get to a genuine calfskin vellum ...but is not effected by moisture in the atmosphere. Available in High Crown only.

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.