DIY Mylar Flange for a More Mellow Banjo Head

Abstract

A second mylar head is easily fashioned into a horizontal annular flange, inspired by the Bacon and Dobson tone rings. Its effect is dramatic, suppressing the "ping" associated with the attack sound of metal picks on metal strings on taut mylar heads but leaving most other features unscathed. The flange itself takes only minutes to make. An old or previously torn head can be used. It is installed directly under the regular head, without any further modifications, and, so, can be removed with no harm done.

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