Smooth top surface delivers consistent tone and playability
Opaque antique white color offers a classic, vintage appearance
Balanced sound profile suitable for old-time clawhammer style
Standard 11 inch Deering diameter fits most banjos
Available in specialty 12 inch diameter for larger banjos
Summarized by Shop
Renaissance banjo heads are a favorite of old time / clawhammer banjoists. A renaissance banjo head features a smooth top and opaque antique white color. This type of head is less bright sounding than a top frosted white head but brighter than a fiberskyn head.
Standard Deering head diameter: 11" *Note* 12" Heads are specialty heads for o
Head Diameter
11 inches (standard), 12 inches (specialty)
Color
Antique white (opaque)
Material
Not specified
Pattern
Solid
Brand
Remo
Summarized by Shop
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Great Choice!
The Renaissance Banjo Head looks and sounds the part, and it was a terrific choice to go with…mellower than top frosted, yet clear in sound quality and sustain.
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Hadi · September 11, 2025
Good option with none of the drawbacks of a skin head.