During the 1970s, Remo was forced to modify the frosting that was applied to their heads in order to comply with evolving new environmental regulations. The resulting process applied a frosting that was thinner than before and serious and studious pickers were convinced that these new heads sounded differently as well.
Steve made arrangements with the company to manufacture a head for Huber with a slightly (.001″) thicker frosting. This new Huber/Remo head is very close to the older Remos that have been prized by banjo set up pros and aficionados.
These Huber/Remo heads are only available in a medium crown.
In most cases, the medium crown is recommended for flathead banjos as a high crown can bottom out in the neck cavity before reaching the desired tension. Medium crown heads are installed on all new Huber Banjos.
Don Etheredge –
I don’t replace the heads on my banjos as often as I should, but I’ve replaced two (on different banjos) over the past year with Huber heads and am very pleased with the the results. I especially like the thicker frosting. It’s amazing how a few little things can add up to make a big difference.
Mike Entsminger (verified owner) –
I like the Huber head very much and plan on using them in the future. Great product!
Bryan Davidson (verified owner) –
I just bought a 1989 Gibson RB3 (Rich Era) and the guy had put a Vintage Huber ring in it with a Huber head.
I thought everything fit wicked-NICE, and the head frosting had seen better days so I replaced the old Huber head with a new Huber head. Love it! Very glad you all are still making them! Cheers!
Mike Matz (verified owner) –
Over the years I’ve used most of the major brands and their variations out there. I was pleasantly surprised by the improvements in tone, ie, the richness and clarity of sound. Great improvement on my banjo!
John Sigmon –
I have a drop dead gorgeous custom Huber. I thought…well, a head is a head….but when I compared what Steve puts on his banjos to the one I had on my RB250 Gibson…….well, I am sold on Steve’s head. I don’t quite know how he goes about it, but I won’t purchase anything other!!!
Michael Ritter (verified owner) –
Awesome head, more like the old Remos. Used a drum dial to get even tension and it sounds great on my banjo…better than the new (thin) Remos in my opinion.