Banjo build/set-up Part 3 Johnny Butten and Recording King

Johnny Butten takes you through banjo strip down, assembly and set-up in a 5 part series for youtube

[@willbuckley54]

Presumably that's why it's a good idea to tighten the head with the head face down on the bench.
You lessen the risk of getting the bridge stuck in your left eye (or right) when the head breaks

[@banjopete]

steelyeyedmissileman , they normally split quite slowly from the tension band, not like an explosion.

[@Chance-ry1hq]

The drum dial is far superior to guessing.

[@AnnLippert1]

I got to say this made me nervous. why not just use a drum dial? ...."To each his own"

[@jjklein93]

Does it matter how tight the tension hooks are?

[@miseryboy12345]

is that just a normal drum key? my recording king didnt come with one.