Deering 11" Fiberskyn High Crown Banjo Head | No Limit Guitar Co
The Deering Fiberskyn 11" High Crown banjo head gives your open back banjo a warm, round voice with a soft, plunky attack. Old-time, clawhammer and frailing players choose it for its mellow character. It’s a straightforward upgrade for players at any level, available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls.
Product Overview
Deering’s Fiberskyn head uses a textured synthetic film designed to recreate the look and feel of a traditional calfskin head. It’s sized at 11" to match Deering’s standard pot diameter, with a high crown profile.
Frosted heads emphasize treble snap and projection. The Fiberskyn takes the opposite approach, softening the attack and rounding off the highs. The result is the mellow, woody tone that defines traditional open back banjo playing.
This head is especially useful in group settings. Instead of cutting over the top of a jam, a Fiberskyn-equipped banjo blends in and works more like another voice in the ensemble. That makes it a natural fit for folk accompaniment and old-time sessions.
Ideal For
- Clawhammer and frailing players after a warm, traditional open back banjo tone
- Old-time jam regulars who want their banjo to sit inside the group sound rather than dominate it
- Folk accompanists backing singers or fiddle tunes with a softer, rounder voice
- Banjo owners replacing a frosted head to get a mellower sound without buying a new instrument
Key Features
Fiberskyn Head Material
The textured synthetic film imitates the warmth of a natural skin head. It avoids the sensitivity to humidity that real skin heads are known for.
Warm, Round Tone
Highs are softened and the attack is gentler, producing the plunky, woody character old-time players look for.
11" Diameter
This size matches Deering’s standard head diameter for a direct replacement on compatible banjos.
High Crown Profile
The high crown is built to seat properly on rims that call for this profile, so the head installs and tensions correctly.
What’s Included
- Deering Fiberskyn 11" High Crown banjo head
- Need help installing it? Ask us about head replacement and setup in-store.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Deering Banjo Company |
| Product Type | Replacement banjo head |
| Head Material | Fiberskyn (synthetic, calfskin-style texture) |
| Diameter | 11" |
| Crown | High crown |
| Tonal Character | Warm, mellow, round; reduced treble |
| Best Suited For | Open back banjos; old-time, clawhammer, frailing |
Get Your Hands on This Banjo Head Today
Stop by No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to hear the difference a Fiberskyn head makes and talk through fit for your banjo. You can also order online or contact us with questions about compatibility and installation.
