This head is the most popular with 5-string banjo players and is the first choice for most bluegrass banjos. The spray coated / frosted bottom gives good bass and more depth of tone than a clear head. This head is popular with tenor and plectrum banjo players in that the smooth top of the head is not offensive to the brushing of the hand over the head, it is quieter when they strum their banjo and pass their hand or plectrum over the head in the process. A consideration when choosing this head is that you will be able to see directly into the ‘pot’ of your banjo exposing all the inside workings! Smooth Top – Frosted Bottom This uncoated head will give a loud, bright thinner sound but with excellent sustain. The choice of banjo head and the tension that you apply will influence your banjo’s tone and volume level. In general a slack head is plunky with more depth of tone, whilst a tight head is brighter with a sharper tone. The banjo head is tensioned like a drum and gives a different sound to the banjo throughout its tension range. This head is supplied in different finishes/coatings, each of which gives the banjo a different sound. The most popular modern banjo head is the mylar type plastic head. There are many types of Banjo Heads in differing materials and finishes.

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