I picked up a 1920's banjo-uke for a song last week and just now finished replacing the head using this video as a guide. Couldn't have gone better! Thanks for this, Richie!
Thanks Richie, the final comment on my ability gives me the extra boost to do it! my friend has asked me to replace the skin of an 1800's antique. Different mount but we'll see once I open it up. I told him I was up for the challange. Great video. Thanks again!!
Richie, many thanks for this very informative video of a clearly-demonstrated repair. I was able to use these instructions to replace the head on my 20s-era Gretsch Clarophone banjo-ukulele. It went perfectly.
An excellent and informing video, even down to the general advice to think through the project before proceeding, make copious notes while disassembling and if you feel unsure, ... don't start. ...
Started a rebuild of a banjo ukelele, I was a little daunted with the task of replacing the skin. But thanks to your "How to video" I now feel comfortable handling the job. Thank you so much!!!!
Thanks for posting this video. I found it very helpful and made a video of repairing another style of banjo ukulele using the basic principles you share.
Really enjoyed the video, especially the way you relate to the viewer. Had to chuckle over the circular tightening pattern versus the "Scruggs book" method. -- I guess a banjo head is not as critical as a internal combustion cylinder head!!
Hey man I used this video to change an old family heirloom, Le domino skin. It worked like a charm. The only thing different I did was using kiddie scissors to cut the hide because the razor blade was scratching the tench in hoop. Cheers!
Just replaced the head on my grandfather's old George Formby banjo uke. This video was excellent! I noted that goat skin vellum soaks very quickly - mine felt ready after barely 5 minutes in warm water. And you're right, it does smell like wet dog!
Used this video to repair a banjo guitar my friend found in an attic. Slightly different process but the basics were the same, incredibly helpful many thanks. And I only cut myself once :)
Do you need that much bigger diameter of skin than the head? Looks like it's helpful for pulling. But I got about a 10 3/4" head and thought a 14" skin would do but now I'm thinking I might need a bigger skin just to be able to grip the skin and pull it tight. Nice vid!
Thanks Ritchie. My CC100 is stripped down and the calfskin head goes on tomorrow. Excellent vid. Its not the rocket science people make it out to be. ya just gotta get on with it and stop the science bit.
I picked up a 1920's banjo-uke for a song last week and just now finished replacing the head using this video as a guide. Couldn't have gone better! Thanks for this, Richie!
Thanks Ritchie, very informative. I have a old banjo needs a new head. If I get in too deep I'll send it to you!
Thanks Richie, the final comment on my ability gives me the extra boost to do it! my friend has asked me to replace the skin of an 1800's antique. Different mount but we'll see once I open it up. I told him I was up for the challange. Great video. Thanks again!!
I have just completed my goatskin replacement and your video was fantastically helpful. Well done and thank you.
Similarly, thank you. I reskinned a 30s John Grey banjo-uke following your instructions and was delighted with the result. Excellent video sir!
Richie, many thanks for this very informative video of a clearly-demonstrated repair. I was able to use these instructions to replace the head on my 20s-era Gretsch Clarophone banjo-ukulele. It went perfectly.
Thank you Richie! Worked like a charm!
Thank you Richie a great video and a fine uke.
An excellent and informing video, even down to the general advice to think through the project before proceeding, make copious notes while disassembling and if you feel unsure, ... don't start. ...
thanks, spent many of summers as a kid in Saluda VA
thanks for the help and speaking so clearly
THANKS FOR MAKING THIS PERFECT VIDEO!
Started a rebuild of a banjo ukelele, I was a little daunted with the task of replacing the skin.
But thanks to your "How to video" I now feel comfortable handling the job.
Thank you so much!!!!
Thanks for posting this video. I found it very helpful and made a video of repairing another style of banjo ukulele using the basic principles you share.
Thanks Richie, great explination , very clear and very useful. Woodbass guitars Uk.
Really enjoyed the video, especially the way you relate to the viewer. Had to chuckle over the circular tightening pattern versus the "Scruggs book" method. -- I guess a banjo head is not as critical as a internal combustion cylinder head!!
Hey man I used this video to change an old family heirloom, Le domino skin. It worked like a charm. The only thing different I did was using kiddie scissors to cut the hide because the razor blade was scratching the tench in hoop. Cheers!
Awesome!!! Very nice video and very usefull information. I try to do it just tomorrow!!!
Awesome vid. Thanks
Thank you!
thank you !
Just replaced the head on my grandfather's old George Formby banjo uke. This video was excellent! I noted that goat skin vellum soaks very quickly - mine felt ready after barely 5 minutes in warm water. And you're right, it does smell like wet dog!
So would this work with a banjolele? You see I am thinking of buying an Ozark (with the full resonator) and It comes with a crappy plastic vellum.
Used this video to repair a banjo guitar my friend found in an attic. Slightly different process but the basics were the same, incredibly helpful many thanks. And I only cut myself once :)
I quite like the smell of wet dog!
Useful video. Thank you for posting.
Do you need that much bigger diameter of skin than the head? Looks like it's helpful for pulling. But I got about a 10 3/4" head and thought a 14" skin would do but now I'm thinking I might need a bigger skin just to be able to grip the skin and pull it tight. Nice vid!
Bam! Perfect, thanks!
Thanks Ritchie.
My CC100 is stripped down and the calfskin head goes on tomorrow.
Excellent vid. Its not the rocket science people make it out to be.
ya just gotta get on with it and stop the science bit.
great vid. cheers for putting it up. here we go:0)