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Stephen Silver


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Asheville, NC
Post  Posted 17 Aug 2022 2:20 pm    
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Banjo sold locally
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2022 8:12 am    
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Stephen,
I know very little about banjos, but what do you mean about "flathead"?
Erv
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Stephen Silver


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Asheville, NC
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2022 8:24 am    
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https://www.banjohangout.org/archive/167790
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2022 8:29 am    
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Stephen,
Are they talking about the ring that the skin is mounted on?
Erv
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Greg Cutshaw


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Corry, PA, USA
Post  Posted 18 Aug 2022 9:55 am    
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https://www.pegheadnation.com/instruments-gear/instrument-demos/archtop-and-flathead-banjo-tone-rings/

It refers to the tone ring. The video linked above is an excellent explanation of all the parts with a focus on the tone ring styles. The arch top tone ring often has a brighter sound.
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