Detail 01
Medium crown, 7/16 inch
Crown height sets how the head seats on the pot. Wrong height and the tension hoop sits badly.
Product detailSKU #1274034490801
RemoCoated Topside Banjo Head 11 in. Medium
Sale
1/2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 11-inch coated banjo head with a medium 7/16-inch crown. For a banjo owner replacing a worn or overly bright head.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a stretched-out head on an 11-inch banjo pot
- Players who want less brightness than a clear head gives
- Keeping a spare on hand for gigging banjo players
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing maximum cut and bite from a clear head
- Banjos that take a high or low crown
- Pots that measure anything other than 11 inches
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
11 inch
Head diameter must match your pot exactly. There is no adjusting a head that is off by even a fraction.
Detail 03
Coated surface
The frosted layer takes some edge off the attack and warms the tone compared to a bare clear head.
Detail 04
Topside
The coating goes on the playing surface, so fingerpicks and nails run across a textured face rather than slick film.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your current head and check the crown height before ordering
- 02Head only. Brackets, hooks and tension hoop are not included
- 03Expect a stretching period. Retune and retension over the first days
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need medium crown?
Pull your old head and measure its crown height, the vertical wall from the flesh hoop to the playing surface. Medium is 7/16 inch. High is 1/2, low is 3/8.
02Will this fit my resonator banjo?
It fits any banjo with an 11-inch pot that takes a medium crown. Diameter and crown both have to match. Check both before buying.
03Coated or clear for banjo?
Coated is the mellower option, with a softer attack. Clear is brighter and more cutting. Pick coated if your banjo sounds harsh.
04Do I need special tools to install it?
You need a banjo wrench to loosen and retension the hooks. Work in a criss-cross pattern so the head seats evenly.
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
