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Banjo Heads and Tools
Replacement Banjo Heads and Banjo Tools you Need
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BanjoTeacher.com sells Remo banjo heads, banjo replacement heads, banjo tools and banjo wrenches in all sizes for tightening a banjo head. Click to see a short Video Lesson from Ross on How to tighten a banjo head. We carry white frosted banjo heads, clear banjo ...
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Banjo Head Wrenches - Banjo Tools
Banjo Tools for tightening a banjo head. We have banjo head keys and drum keys to tighten the head on your banjo. Including all the common sizes like 1/4 5/16 for 5-string, 6-string or 4-string banjos and smaller sizes for beginner banjos too. We even offer a two way and a three way banjo head wrench.
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Replacement Heads
Banjo replacement heads from BanjoTeacher.com
How to tighten a banjo head video from Ross
We feature a wide selection of Banjo replacement heads in standard sizes for banjos and in low, medium and high crown heights. We have the banjo heads that work best for banjo in standard 11 inch and 12 inch sizes including white banjo heads, clear heads for banjo, inside frosted banjo heads, renaissance heads, black heads and goat skin heads from Remo, Weather King, Deering, Gold Tone, Saga and Recording King.
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Tightening Brackets
Banjo Replacement J-Hook Head Tightening Brackets
Why buy a whole set? Purchase single replacement banjo head J hooks and nuts. We have the nuts, hooks and parts for tightening down a banjo head in several sizes and shapes for open back and resonator bluegrass banjos. These are the types of hooks and nuts that fit banjos with 14,16, 18, 24 or 30 hooks. These can be for 4 5 or 6 string banjos with individual shoes attached to the rim, or the bracket bolts and nuts used for the heavier bluegrass banjos with 24 brackets and a one piece flange.
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Drum Dial
Drum Dial for Measuring Banjo Head Tension
Accurate and easy banjo head tension adjustments.
The Drum Dial is the way to go for the most accurate and easy banjo head tension adjustments. We recommend a head pressure of 88 to 89 with the Analog Drum Dial readings and 90 to 91 with the Digital Drum Dial head tension meter.
Once you know
Neary Regal Tip Banjo Drum Torque Wrench with Optional T-Wrench
(0) $54.95Neary Regal Tip Banjo Head Banjo Torque Wrench Precise Tension Tuning of Banjo heads Get Better Tone by Balancing your Banjo Head TensionUse the Regal Tip Torque Wrench to balance and equalize the amount of torque on all 24 brackets. The Neary Regal Tip is used for balancing the head tension on your banjo by equalizing the amount of torque on all 24...
Drum Dial Pressure Gauge for Measuring Banjo Head Tension
(0) $64.99Drum Dial for Adjusting Banjo Head Pressure - Analog The most accurate way to measure how tight to tighten your banjo head At BanjoTeacher.com we have the drum dial for banjo. The most accurate way to measure how tight to tighten your banjo head. How tight should I tighten the banjo head is a question that comes up often? The drum dial makes it easy to...
DrumDial Digital Precision Head Tuning
(0) $94.99DrumDial - Precision Banjo head Tension Tool Drum Dial for Adjusting Banjo Head Pressure - Digital Read Out and Accuracy Set your banjo head pressure accurately and easily with the DrumDial The Drum Dial Digital measures true Timpanic pressure from 0-100. Drum Dial FeaturesDigital LCD display measures true Timpanic pressure from 0-100 Custom foam...
T-Wrench for Tightening the Banjo Head 6.3, 1/4, 9/16, 9/32, 5/16
(0) $12.95Banjo Head T-Wrenches - Banjo Head Tightening Key to Tighten Banjo Heads With We carry the most common wrench sizes for tightening your banjo head Find the right size banjo head tightening key T-Wrench sizes for tightening your banjo head. Head Tightening Tools in the most common sizes, Most common 1/4 inch or 6.5mm, 5/8 or 7mm and the larger 5/16 or...
3 Way Banjo Head Tightening Wrench 3 Sizes in One Tool
(2) $29.95Banjo Head Tightening Wrench - 3 Sizes in One Wrench Fantastic new 3 way banjo head tightening wrench tool. A 3 way banjo head tightening wrench tool that covers all the bases for the most common sizes to tighten your banjo head, 1/4, 5/16 and 9/32. Fits 1/4”, 5/16” and 9/32” nuts for tightening banjo head brackets. Here is the answer, a head wrench...
Remo WeatherKing Standard 11" Banjo Head - Low, Medium and High Crown
(0) $28.95Remo Weather KingThe world’s best-known and best-selling banjo head This white, frosted banjo head available in medium, high or low crown will fit almost all banjos. Diameter is the standard 11”. The Remo weather king banjo head is the banjo industry standard, They are a long wearing banjo head that give a consistent tone and sound as good as new for as...
Deering Standard Head Tightening Wrench
(0) $12.95Standard Wrench for Tightening the Head on Deering Banjos Tighten the head on your Deering banjo easier with the correct size wrench. Read below to get the right size wrench for your Deering. ----------------------------------------1/4 inch or 6.5mm size head wrenchThe 1/4 inch or 6.5mm size bracket head wrench fits the vast majority of Deering 5 string...
Banjo Head Replacement Remo Standard 11 inch Medium Crown
(1) $28.9511 inch medium Collar head with standard frosting. This is the frosted remo head used on most bluegrass banjos. and what I recommend. It's a 11 inch medium Collar head with standard frosting. I've used these for years and they are the most popular banjo head in the world. They’re known for their bright warm tone, vibration, and sustain.If you are not...
Deering Banjo Head Tightening T-Wrench for Goodtime, Artisan and Vega Models
(0) $12.95Banjo Head T-Wrench Drum Key for Deering Banjo Banjo Head T-wrench drum key for Deering Banjos. Head tension is critical to good sound. This is the official Deering Head Wrench. Love this little tool , works great , does what it supposed to do ,its the right tool for the job! ------------------------------------------ 5/16 or 7.3mm size head...
Bottom Frosted Banjo Head
(0) $29.95Now a banjo head with the frosting on the inside! What a great way to still get the warmer sound a standard frosted banjo head has but a smooth surface that will not wear out on top. These work great for 5-string players that want a smooth banjo head surface but not the brighter treble sound a non frosted banjo head produces. Keeping a Banjo Head Clean...
Banjo Head Replacement - Remo Standard 11 inch High Crown
(0) $24.95Remo Standard 11 inch High Crown - Replacement Banjo Head The most popular banjo head in the world. This is the frosted remo head used on most bluegrass banjos. and what I recommend. It's a 11 inch High Collar head with standard frosting. I've used these for years and they are the most popular banjo head in the world. They’re known for their bright...Truss Rod and Bracket Head Wrench - 1/4 Screw Driver Handle
(0) $14.90 $19.95Reduced price!Banjo Truss Rod and Bracket Head Wrench Screw Driver Handle - 1/4 Inch Size The truss rod wrench and bracket head tightening wrench has a screw drive handle with a 1/4" socket wrench for easier banjo truss rod and head tension adjustments. When tightening the head this wrench works on all standard size banjo head brackets nuts 1/4 inch size. 1/4 inch...
Banjo Head Wrench-Smaller Size for Beginner Banjos 6.3 Mil
(0) $12.95Banjo Head Wrench - Smaller Size for Beginner Banjos 6.3 Mil This wrench is a little smaller size than the standard 1/4 inch most banjos use. It fits most less expensive banjos like Fender, Washburn, Oscar Schmidt banjos that have aluminum rims with 30 banjo head tightening brackets, (those banjos are sometimes called bottle cap banjos). Also this...
Kavanjo Banjo Pickup - Built into the Banjo Head
(0) $289.00Kavanjo Banjo Pickup A Banjo Pickup that is built right in to the Banjo Head FREE US SHIPPING Banjo Pickup for 5-string, 4-string and 6-string banjos! Get the Kavanjo banjo pickup that is built right into the banjo head. It can make any acoustic banjo, an electric banjo and still maintain natural acoustic tone and volume.The Kavanjo banjo pickup is...
Bracket J-Hooks for Tightening Banjo Head
(0) $5.49Replace Banjo J Hook Head Tightening Brackets Replace banjo head j- hooks and brackets needed for tightening down the banjo head! We have several different sizes of replacement banjo head brackets. Choose from different sizes, lengths and nut sizes.Flat Hook W/ Ball End Nut (2 1/4 inch) These fit miscellaneous open back banjos $5.49...
Remo Banjo Head 11 inch Medium Crown
(0) $24.95Remo Banjo HeadsThe most popular banjo head in the world. These Remo banjo head replacements are made in Taiwan and therefore are available at a lower price than the American made Remo Banjo Head versions. They come in standard size 11 inch medium crown with white frosting.I am sure these work fine so if you want to save on the price this is a good...
Remo CLEAR Banjo Head
(0) $29.95Remo Clear Banjo HeadSee through Clear Remo Banjo Head - standard 11" inch sizeStandard Medium Collar The Clear Diplomat is Remo's brightest, most open sounding head due to its single layer of Mylar film.
Golden Gate Bracket J-Hook and Nut Set
(0) $3.50Replacement J Hook Banjo Head Tightening BracketsGolden Gate Bracket Hook and Nut SetGolden Gate Bracket Hook and Nut SetP-40 A round, nickel-plated steel hook, 2 5/8” long with 1” of thread. Supplied with 9/32” hex nut. Perfect for old-timey banjos. 2 5/8" length One for $3.50set of 24 for $29.20Golden Gate 1930s-Style Bracket Hook...
Golden Gate Hex-shaped Bracket Shoe Assembly P-50
(0) $3.10These nickel-plated brackets and shoes fit most vintage & modern banjos. Hex-shaped steel shoe, 3/8” screw and small lock washer. Fits 5/32” holes on banjo rims which are about 1/4” thick.Sold individually or in a set of 24 see below Sorry no longer available
Renaissance Banjo Head
(0) $24.90Renaissance Banjo Head They're known for their rich warm tones, resonance and tone.Remo 11" Renaissance Head Remo 11" High Collar Semi-smooth opaque honey color look that brings a warm tone while still providing brightness and clear note distinction Quality construction and sound trusted by all major manufacturers of banjos Product Description: The...
Golden Gate Bracket Hook and Nut Set P-40 SET OF 24
(0) $3.50Golden Gate Bracket Hook and Nut Set A complete set of 24 brackets, hooks and nuts for tightening the banjo head. A round, nickel-plated steel hook, 2 5/8” long with 1” of thread. Supplied with 9/32” hex nut. Perfect for old-timey, open back and clawhammer banjos.Sorry - currently we only have 20 single brackets left.
Black Banjo Head Standard 11 inch
(0) $29.95Black Banjo Head - Standard 11 inch size 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...
Skin Banjo Head Tone from Deering - Standard 11 inch
(0) $54.00Calf Skin Head Banjo ToneDeering Skin Tone Banjo Head Made to simulate the tone of a calf skin head without any of the hassle! 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. Has a matte finish. Standard...
Banjo Head Replacement - Standard 11 inch Low Crown
(0) $24.95Remo 11 inch LOW Crown banjo head with standard white frosting This is the frosted remo 11 inch head used on most banjos and what I recommend. This size is the 11 inch LOW Crown or sometimes called Low Collar head with standard frosting. I've used Remo heads for years and they are the most popular banjo head in the world. They’re known for their bright...
Recording King Banjo Hook & Nut Set, PB-607, 24pc
(0) $39.00Banjo Head Bracket J Hook and Nut Replacement - PB-607 Purchase Single Hooks and Nuts. or a Whole Set of 24 Purchase a single replacement head bracket or a whole set of 24. The PB-607 Recording King Banjo Hook & Nut Set are American threaded and Nickel Plated.This head bracket and nut size is for standard 24 bracket banjos with a flathead tone ring, one...
Flat Goatskin Head P-198
(0) $24.95Here is select quality skin head that is durable and affordable. For those who prefer the unmistakable sound of a genuine goatskin head, here is select quality skin head that is durable and affordable. Full 16” diameter allows head to be trimmed to size—after soaking in water and mounting on banjo. Be sure to save and re-use the metal head hoop from your...
Planet Waves Headstand String Changing Stand
(0) $14.95Your lap is no place for a string change. The Planet Waves Headstand provides secure support to banjos, guitars and basses for hassle free string changes and instrument maintenance. The compact design folds up for easy storage and the soft, over molded contact points will not damage instrument finishes.The compact size and collapsibility allow you to...
Fiberskyn High Collar Head - B1099
(0) $29.95FIBERSKIN BANJO HEAD(B1099)Remo 11" Fiberskyn High Collar Remo 11" Fiberskyn The Fiberskyn Diplomats have warm tones due to a poly-spun fiber single layer of Mylar® film. They are known for their warm full tones, resonance, and sustain.Sorry no longer available
Banjo Head Replacement 10 4/16 inch High Crown Remo Head
(0) $24.95Banjo Head Replacement 10 4/16 inch High Crown Remo Banjo head with standard white frostingThis is the frosted remo head used on most bluegrass banjos. and what I recommend. It's a 11 inch medium Collar head with standard frosting. I've used these for years and they are the most popular banjo head in the world. They’re known for their bright warm tone,...
Black Suede Banjo Head for 12 inch rims - Mellower tone
(0) $29.99The 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. No longer available
Evans Torque Banjo Head Drum Key - DATK
(0) $29.95Banjo Head Torque Wrenches Evans Torque Wrench Banjo Head Drum Key to Tune the Banjo Head The Evans Torque Drum Key for tightening banjo heads accurately works great for tuning banjo heads. The Torque wrench is set to desired tension for best accuracy and the magnetic head helps prevents slipping for quicker adjustments.Torque-handle can be set to...
Clear Deering Head Standard 11 inch
(0) $29.95Deering Clear Banjo Heads Our clear banjo heads come in the standard 11 inch diameter size with medium crown at a discounted price. The clear banjo heads give your banjo a unique look. We feature the high quality Deering Banjo clear banjo heads at a discount price. Medium Crown (standard size)Head diameter: 11 inch (standard diameter) Medium Crown is...
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