TOOLS FOR TIGHTENING A BANJO HEAD

Tightening a Banjo Head


Drum Dial	Torgue Wrench	Banjo Head Replacement	Head Wrenches + Bracket Hooks	Banjo Setup DVD

Knowing the right wrench to buy can be tricky, don't hesitate to email or call us. If you tell us what banjo you have, we can tell you the right size.

Three Way Banjo Head Tightening Wrench Tool
	Fantastic new 3 way banjo head tightening wrench tool Covers you for all standard banjo bracket nut sizes. Really well made, invented and produced by a banjo player. I recommend them and I am using one myself. Ross Nickerson Fits 1/4”, 5/16” and 9/32” sockets 19.61 more information

Dual-Banjo Head Bracket
The dual banjo bracket wrench has the two most popular sizes for installing and tightening and tuning banjo heads.

The wrench is sturdy and has has head tuning grips to make it easier to use.

Both popular sizes are attached to
one banjo wrench key.
Two sizes 1/4" and 5/16"

8.40

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Banjo Head Torque Wrench
You can us this for balancing the head tension on your banjo by equalizing the amount of torque on all 24 brackets. It gives you precise tensioning of banjo heads. It adjusts head tension evenly all the way around for maximum tone. Practical and effective -- it removes the guesswork. It comes with an adaptor that fits over most traditional nut wrenches, allowing you to uniformly tighten hex nuts.
The yoke adapter is included, but if you don't already have a T wrench, it's necessary to have one for Torque wrench to work properly. You can buy the Torgue wrench with or without the T wrench below.

Suggested retail price $60.00

Buy Now Price 52.95

with added T-Wrench
(If you don't already have a T wrench, it's necessary to have one for Torque wrench to work properly)
drum torque with t-wrench

55.00

Drum Dial - Analog

Drum Dial quickly and precisely tunes banjo heads by accurately measuring drumhead tension NOT tension rod torque.

Tension rod torque can be used to tell you when you are over tightening a bolt to prevent breaking the head.

Drum Dial measures banjo head tension directly from the head, allowing you to precisely tune your banjo head faster and easier than ever before.

DrumDial has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards with all the key features you would expect from the best drum tuner available.

Get the tuner that really works, get a DrumDial and make it possible for your banjo to consistently sound great!

Buy now 74.00

Drum Dial - Digital

Digital LCD display measures true Timpanic pressure from 0-100
Custom foam lined protective hard shell case
Edge Gage
Glass calibration standard
Lug back drum key holder and Drum key
Tuning chart and Instructions
Simple one touch calibration that maintains the cal point even when powered down!

Buy now 119.00

Banjo Head Tightening Wrench

Tighten a Banjo Head
easy with the
Head Tightening Tool

Fits Standard size Banjos, Goldtone, Gold Star, Gibson, Deering, Stelling, and most resonator banjos made today.

6.50

The wrenches are money back guaranteed
If the standard size does not fit. If you want, you can send an email or call with the type of banjo you have and we'll send the correct size.

(B1188) Flat Hook with Nut

B1188-N Flat Hook with Ball End Ballend
(2 inch)

Nickel

These are for open back Miscellaneous banjos
4.40

(B1190-C/N)
J Hook with Nut

B1190-C/N J Hook with Round Nut
(2 3/4" Length)

Nickel

Fits Goldtone Cripple Creek Series Banjos and other less expensive beginner banjos

3.24

(B1190-C/N) J Hook with Nut

B1190-C/N J Hook with Round Nut
(2 inch)
Nickel

Fits Heavier Flat Head Tone Ring 24 bracket Style Resonator Bluegrass Banjo's

3.24

Banjo Head T-Wrench

Fits Standard size Banjos, Goldtone, Gold Star, Gibson, Deering, Stelling, and most resonator banjos made today.

6.3 size

10.00

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9/32 size

10.00

Banjo Head Wrench

This one is a little smaller and fits most less expensive banjos like the ones with aluminum rims, and goldtone CC100's etc.
If you're not sure what to get, call us. 866-322-6567

5.00

Banjo Head Replacement
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 warm tone, vibration, and sustain.

11 inch High Crown/ High Collar head with standard frosting for Hoop and Flathead Tone Rings.

24.95

11 inch Medium Crown/ Medium Collar for Archtop tone ring banjos

24.95

10 4/16 inch High Crown/ High Collar head

24.95

If you have a special request for a different size head or you are not sure, please email us. We carry all sizes. If you purchase this one and for any reason it does not work on your banjo we will exchange it at no extra charge, but again the 11 inch high collar frosted head is by far the most common if you have a standard bluegrass or open back banjo.

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Get the Steve Huber Killer Tone DVD right here at Banjo Teacher.com

Killer Tone with Steve Huber

Detailed instruction and demonstration on
proper banjo set up and maintenance.

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Old-Time BanjoCraft 5 String Open Back Banjo Making
BanjoCraft is a brief look at banjo making in the small shop. This book is intended to to be accessible to banjo people and wood workers of all skill levels. BanjoCraft contains 50+ full color photos and 46 pages of detailed banjo making knowledge.

From the author Robert Browder:
My own interest in banjo making came by playing music and the wish to own a great banjo. Although having done some basic wood working in the past I found myself poorly equipped for banjo making. Several years ago I had the good fortune to meet BlueRidge craftsman Mac Traynham. Mac makes great banjos. He is also a great old time musician. Under Mac's instruction I slowly developed the skills required to make fine banjos. Along the way we were fortunate to participate in the Virginia FolkLife Apprenticeship program, sponsored by the Virginia Foundtion for the Humanities.

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