Banjo Heads



updated 1/12/2012
Offering a select listing of original banjo parts for restorations.

Please note- ALL the parts I have are listed.... I do not keep a want list for parts.
If it is not listed I simply do NOT have it. Sorry but I just don't have time to reply to emails requesting parts not listed here...
...this (in advance) is the only reply I offer to all such inquiries ..."I don't HAVE it if it's not listed..."


Always seeking old banjos, guitars, guitar parts, etc. Been known to trade for leads resulting in the purchase of high quality vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukes,etc..Top Prices Paid for clean original stuff...

The "more photos" link brings up a page with more photos and Paypal BUY NOW buttons for convenient online purchases.
All overseas buyers must order from the "more photos" page which has this paypal button at the bottom of the page that will include overseas postage. Postage listed here below is generally for US only.


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Prewar Calfskin Head 10 3/4" - VERY nice Prewar calfskin head with 5/16" crown off Ludwig banjo. The calfskin bears no brand that I can see. No rips, tears, weak spots or pinholes. Measures 10 3/4" one way and almost 11" the other way so it is out of round. $47.50 ($9.00 postage) More Photos
Prewar WM F LUDWIG Calfskin Head - original LUDWIG marked old calfskin from 1890s spun rim open back.. VGC $25.00 ($8.95 postage) More Photos
Remo 11" FIBERSKYN Head- used 11"Low WEATHER KING Fiberskyn. Warms up the sound with no "vintage shrinkage".. EC $19.99 ($9.00 postage)
Vintage Remo 10 15/16" WEATHER KING Head- vintage 10 15/16" WEATHER KING Collar is 1/2" (HIGH). Good old vintage sound for your tubaphone or whyte laydie! VGC+ $35.00 ($9.00 postage) More Photos
Used Remo 10 15/16" WEATHERKING Head- used 10 15/16" WEATHERKING. Collar is 1/2" (HIGH). VGC $20.00 ($7.50 postage) More Photos
Vintage Plastic head - Vintage plastic head off an old Kay banjo. Looks like 11" diameter with 3/8" collar. One tiny pin hole from tailpiece.. $28.50 ($9.00 postage US) More Photos
Vintage Calfskin head for 10 3/4" - 10 15/6" banjo ? - clean vintage calfskin head off an old Kay banjo. Not real sure what the accurate diameter is so will include photos....got replaced with an 11" head but looks to be just shy of a full 11" diameter....good calfskin...some rust marks on underside from the metal tone hoop....may not be visible once mounted (or get the "white out" and go after em). please have a look at the photos. 3/8" collar. $29.50 ($9.00 postage US) More Photos
10 15/16" diameter FLESH HOOP for VEGA- Prewar 10 15/16" FLESH HOOP for stretching a calfskin head. High quality square shaped brass FLESH HOOP that offers increased resistance to slipping. Exact size for Vega 10 15/16" diameter banjos (tubaphone, whyte laydie, little wonder,etc) $12.50 + $7.50 postage (US)


I recently took a hit on a banjo purchased from Bill's Music in Maryland. (Ebay user ID: billsmusic) The photos , strategically provided to keep undisclosed damage hidden, did not show obvious, extensive damage to the interior of the banjo. Contacted the seller who claimed all sales were "final with no returns". Not the kind of folks I want to do business with again.