Tech Tip: How to Measure Banjo Head Height & Crown 

With my OME banjo, the tailpiece sits on the tension hoop, so when the crown height is wrong (in fact, the top of the tension hoop was below the flat surface of the head!),the tailpiece is too low relative to the flat surface of the head.

Don't get above your raising! 🪕

The crown height of the head can also affect how the tailpiece sits relative to the surface of the head.