Five-Star Elite Banjo Heads

Description

Original Elite head has bonded textured surface and a deep warm sound
Elite banjo heads feature a modern material with the feel and appearance of calfskin, for a warm old-time sound
Since this modern head material is unaffected by moisture, there's no shrinkage or stretching due to humidity
High crown (1/2") head, with 11" diameter
High crown heads are most suitable for a banjo with a flathead tone ring (or a flat-topped banjo)
The look of calfskin, without shrinkage —
Original Elite head has bonded textured surface and a deep warm sound.
Elite banjo heads feature a modern material with the feel and appearance of calfskin, for a warm old-time sound. They're a popular and practical alternative to genuine calfskin: there's no shrinkage or stretching due to humidity because this modern head material is unaffected by moisture.
Measure your banjo for the correct head diameter:
Take at least three diameter measurements at different points on the outside of the banjo's tone ring or rim top.
Use the average diameter to the nearest 1/16" to order the correct size.
Choose the correct crown height:
Crown height is the vertical distance from the top of the head's mounting band to the top surface of the head.
A banjo with a flathead tone ring (or a flat-topped banjo) requires a medium or high crown head. A banjo with an archtop tone ring requires a low crown head.
The correct crown height prevents the banjo's tension hoop from pulling down too far, and ensures the hoop won't be so high as to impede the strings.
Specs for this head:
Crown height: High (1/2")
Diameter: 11"