BANJO HEADS

"Tools for tuning (tightening) the head." ELIMINATE GUESSING!

DrumDial

Use with the Drum-Torque Wrench. Reads head tension instantly &accurately!
DD1 - List: $99.00 Your Price: $64.25

Drum-Torque Wrench
For banjos and drums. Use with T-wrenches. Adjusts head tension
evenly for best tone.

DT1 - List: $60.00
Your Price: $44.95

T-wrenches
1/4" or 5/16" or 9/32"

233-650B - List: $6.95
Your Price: $5.94

***Each product can be used together or independently***

The Drum Dial reads the head tension when you sit it on top of the head, in any area of the head. Simply sit it on the head and read the tension. - The Drum-Torque Wrench is used to adjust the head tension evenly for the best sound. It is used with the T-wrench to adjust the tension on each hook. Both items help you easily & accurately maintain the head at the chosen tension for the best tone & playability.

For Banjo Heads Standard Heads: •High crown= 1/2" - Medium crown =7/16" - Low crown = 3/8". •High crown is normally used for flat head tone rings. •Low is for arch top tone rings (raised in middle). •Medium usually works for either flathead or archtop.	*How to choose the right size banjo head.* (click)
	*Head Tension and Tap Tuning.* (click)

Caution: If a head is over tightened, it may split.

NEW

Remo Banjo Head

Slightly thicker frosting on top, like the older original remo heads, with new logo.
Highly recommended! Produces and excellent tone!
102B-1100H-T High Crown List: $28.50 $16.95

102B-1100M-T Medium Crown List: $28.50 $16.95

102B-1100L-T Low Crown List: $28.50 $16.95

Remo-Weatherking 11" Frosted top

A traditional favorite for bluegrass - frosting not as heavy as on the 5-star.
102B-1100H High Crown List: $34.50 $18.95

102B-1100M Medium Crown List: $34.50 $18.95

102B-1100L Low Crown List: $34.50 $18.95

BJ-1100 Remo-Weatherking 11" Smooth Top/Frosted Bottom
Popular for Tenor and Plectrum Banjo.
BJ-1100-H2 Remo Smooth Head - High Crown List: $34.50 $18.95

BJ-1100-M2 Remo Smooth Head - Medium Crown List: $34.50 $18.95

Remo-Weatherking 11" Clear
BJ-1100-H3 Remo Clear Head - High Crown List $29.50 $19.95

BJ-1100-M3 Remo Clear Head - Medium Crown List $29.50 $19.95

BJ-1100-L3 Remo Clear Head - Low Crown List $29.50 $19.95

Remo-Weatherking 10 15/16"
These heads work well with early openback Vega banjos.
Please be sure your measurements are correct.
102B-1015H Remo High Crown SMOOTH Top Head 10 15/16" List: $34.50 $18.95

102B-1015M Remo Medium Crown SMOOTH Top Head 10 15/16" List:$34.50 $18.95

Ludwig Banjo Head from Janet Davis Music - The Banjo Store

NO LOGO Ludwig Frosted Banjo Head 11" - Medium Crown only

Same as the 5-Star and Ludwig head but without the logo
3/8" Crown Height
Fits archtop or flattop tonerings.
P-195 - List: $35.50 Special: $27.95

Huber Banjo head from Janet Davis Music - The Banjo Store

Huber Banjo Head - Medium Crown

Made by Remo Weatherking with a thicker frosting and very close to the original Remo banjo head.
Medium Crown only.
107-HUB List:$25.00 Special $24.95

NEW

Kevlar Banjo Head from Janet Davis Music - The Banjo Store

Kevlar Banjo Head

For that bullet-proof sound; Produces a brighter tone.
HIGH CROWN
Made from actual Kevlar that is used in bullet-proof vests!

More info...

105DK List:$39.00 Special $32.95

Gibson Banjo Head

Available 11" frosted. High Crown Only.
Same head used on Pre-war Reissues and Mastertones.

10524G Gibson Banjo Head $16.95

Remo RENAISSANCE - 11" internal diameter, Medium Crown or High Crown.
Remo's new Renaissance head material, "skin look" but different than Fiberskyn.
It is a translucent golden color like some goat skin.
Sound is somewhere between Fiberskyn and the standard frosted head.
109-1100M Remo Renaissance Banjo Head Medium List $29.50 Your Price: $17.95

109-1100H Remo Renaissance Banjo Head High List $29.50 Your Price: $17.95

100SM 5-Star Banjo Head
Available 11" medium crown only - Excellent
100SMF - Frosted Top - Special $19.95

100SMC - Clear - Special $19.95

100SMS - Smooth Top - Special $19.95

Snuffy Smith Banjo Head
A Remo/Weatherking 11" head with extra frosting - like the old ones.
SS1100-H High Crown Your price: $25.00

SS1100-M Medium Crown Your price: $25.00

Genuine Calfskin Pre-Mounted
(See below for unmounted skin heads.)

Gold Tone Banjo Head for all banjos

Fully mounted replacement for any High, Medium, or Low collar banjo head, (one height fits all...simply wet and stretch). Replaces your mylar head easily with real skin. Pre-stretched, treated, very little on-going adjustment required.
Instructions included
GT-1100 - 11" (Standard Size Head) Premounted Head List: $49.00 Your Price: $45.50 Unavailable until Jan 2012
GT-1015 - 10 15/16" Premounted Head List: $49.00 Your Price: $45.50

GT-1200 - 12" Premounted Head List: $49.00 Your Price: $45.50

Ludwig (Showcase)

Thick frosting - 11" medium crown only.

106LM List: $26.00 $23.50

Elite Fiberskyn

Pre-war style simulated fiberskin head
103-200HM-H - HIGH CROWN - $16.85

103-200HM-L - LOW CROWN - $16.85

Remo-Weatherking Fiberskyn
(thinner than Elite)

Removes the sharp highs of the tone quality - popular for frailing.
103-100W-H - HIGH CROWN List $32.00 Special: $17.95

103-100W-L - LOW CROWN List $32.00 Special: $17.95

Genuine Skin Banjo Head
Approx 16" diameter
Bleached
Very nice quality goat skin.
Mounting instructions included.
104-514 Your price: $24.95

Deering Frosted White Banjo Head

A white frosted head with the Deering logo, replacement head for Deering banjos, will fit any banjo with 11" diameter.
105DF Special: $25.95

Deering Black Banjo Head

Diameter 11". A smooth black mylar (plastic) gives your banjo a really "cool" look with the nickel or gold metal parts!

(Used by Scott Vestal)
105DB Special: $25.95

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JDMC Janet Davis Music Company
13026 Highway 71 North
Bentonville, AR 72712

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