Detail 01
Low crown, 3/8 in.
Crown height sets how far the head sits above the flesh hoop, which controls bridge and string height.
Product detailSKU #1274034491024
RemoCoated Topside Banjo Head 11 in. Low
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 11-inch coated banjo head in the low 3/8-inch crown height. Replacement head for players who know their pot size and crown requirement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a worn head on an 11-inch banjo pot
- Setups that specifically require the low 3/8-inch crown
- Players who want a coated surface rather than clear
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone unsure of their crown height — the wrong one will not seat
- Banjos with a pot diameter other than 11 inches
- Players wanting the brighter response of a clear head
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Medium 7/16 in. and high 1/2 in. also exist
Same head in three crown heights. Picking the wrong one changes action and can stop the tension hoop seating.
Detail 03
11 in.
Measured across the pot rim. Banjo heads are size-critical and will not stretch to fit a different pot.
Detail 04
Coated top side
Textured surface gives a warmer, less brittle tone than a clear head and a slightly softer attack.
Detail 05
Topside coating
Only the playing side is coated, so the underside stays smooth against the tension hoop.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your pot diameter and note the existing crown height before ordering
- 02No bridge, tension hoop, brackets or wrench included
- 03Expect to reset bridge position and retune after fitting a new head
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need low, medium or high crown?
Check the head currently on the banjo, or measure how far the old head's flat playing surface sits above the flesh hoop. Low is 3/8 inch, medium 7/16, high 1/2.
02What does crown height change?
It raises or lowers the playing surface relative to the rim, which shifts string action at the bridge. Going up or down a size noticeably changes how the banjo plays.
03Will an 11-inch head fit a standard banjo?
Most resonator and open-back banjos use an 11-inch pot, but measure yours. Some are 10 or 12 inches and those need a different head.
04Coated or clear for banjo?
Coated is warmer with a slightly softer attack. Clear is brighter and more cutting. This one is coated on the playing side.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsOther
- High
- 1/2 inch
- Low
- 3/8 inch
- Medium
- 7/16 inch
