Elite Amber Banjo Heads

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Needed a hi-crown head to fit over the retrofit brass tone ring. When it all fit together, it fit like a glove, was really able to torque it down for maximum tone and resonance. Looks well made and the price was right, thanks!

Nice sound & pleasant appearance. With most of the use being on old-time banjos, the fact that the head material could be a bit more firmly fixed to the flesh ring isn't that critical. Wouldn't want to use this head on a banjo that needed serious head tension - a 5-Star would be better for that job

I was looking for a head to replace the plastic head on my B&D Silver Bell, one that was closer to the calfskin sound. The Elite Amber head did the trick.

I will not go into great detail here but what other reviewers have said I also found to be true.

Looks : Beautiful head, made an old bean blossom look like a completely different instrument!

Tone : Warm is an understatement in my opinion. Although I loved the way it looked it did not produce the punch I wanted. So back to the old frosty for me. For anyone looking to create that older sound this is your head.

Construction : One of the better made heads I have come across. This thing is well built! I accidentally tripped and stepped on the thing during the installation process, and i'm not a little guy.... still no problems.

Thank you for the Elite banjo head. It looks great and has a very resonant warm sound.

The Elite amber head made my banjo sound just as I wanted it to sound. Great prices fast shipping and quality good. Thanks Stewmac!

I recently installed this head on a Bart Reiter Special open back banjo. I examined an installed head on another of Barts works a Galax banjo, and fell in love. I was able to contact Bart via email and he helped me out with the model of head that would properly fit my banjo. After the banjo head was installed, the banjo really responded well! I love the tone and "pop" it has! Stew-Mac has awesome service too, a great price, and quick shipping. Highly recommend the head.

The Elite Amber head is advertised primarily for use on old time banjos but I have had really good results using it on bluegrass banjos as well. I prefer a deep tone and the Elite head delivers what I am looking for. There is a depth to the banjo's tone that was not possible with a traditional plastic head. It sounds as if I am playing notes, not overtones.

Ive been making and setting up banjos for a long time and have used many types of heads on open back rims from real calf & goat skin, fiber type heads and plastic/Mylar heads. The Amber Elite really lives up to its name. It truly is an Elite head. It is thin and super strong with low elasticity. You will truly get the very best response from your open back banjo with this type of head. It also has very positive aesthetic appeal in that the translucency and the color lend to a very traditional look. I use them almost exclusively on my open back rims. If you want a nice response with a super nice pop when you brush the strings then you will be more than satisfied with an Amber Elite head. They are the ideal head for use in traditional old time styles in particular frailing and drop thumb styles.