{"product_id":"drumdial-precision-drum-and-banjo-tuner","title":"Drumdial Precision Drum and Banjo Tuner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDrumDial\u003c!--TgQPHd||[[\u0026quot;https:\/\/store.banjobenclark.com\/products\/drum-dial\u0026quot;,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{\u0026quot;1218\u0026quot;:[16]}]],16,null,\u0026quot;DrumDial Banjo Head Tension Gauge\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;The DrumDial is a banjo head tension gauge that\u0026#39;s easy to use. It can be placed in different spots on the banjo head to ensure that the head is properly tensioned and even. This is important for the banjo to sound its full potential. To use the DrumDial, you can: * Place it on the banjo head in a few different spots * Zero it by placing it on a flat surface and making sure the needle is pointing to zero * Measure the head in four spots (2 o\u0026#39;clock, 4 o\u0026#39;clock, 6 o\u0026#39;clock, 8 o\u0026#39;clock) to get an accurate reading of the evenness of the head\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com\/images?q\\u003dtbn:ANd9GcQAjm87qowbDBvetKN2MhXRXuulTnecavrkpK9kW_cHUlGdOBKqjGuLnp76X5waVruexun1Fx51UgO6jQk\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Banjo Ben\u0026#39;s General Store\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com\/faviconV2?url\\u003dhttps:\/\/store.banjobenclark.com\\u0026client\\u003dAIM\\u0026size\\u003d128\\u0026type\\u003dFAVICON\\u0026fallback_opts\\u003dTYPE,SIZE,URL\u0026quot;,[[1784216483862711,138685013,1157955887],null,null,null,null,[[2,0,0,11]]],null,\u0026quot;8b1a8935-5a1c-4f16-9414-232dd6e3c309\u0026quot;]]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is highly regarded among banjo players. It eliminates the guesswork of tap-tuning by measuring the tension of the banjo head in millimeters. This helps players quickly achieve perfectly even tension across all brackets and reproduce their favorite tone.  We've used it in our shop now and it makes getting the proper head tension for the tone your want to get out of your banjo a breeze!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper head tension is the single most important factor to getting the best tone out of your banjo. Banjo heads shift and stretch over time and seasons, sacrificing tone and action. The Pocket-Dial makes it easy to measure and adjust head tension, so you can make sure your banjo is sounding its very best.\u003cbr\u003e• Ultra-precise measurement \u0026amp; repeatability\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight, compact and stores in your banjo case\u003cbr\u003e• Easy to use simple 0 to 10 point scale adjustment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDxAB\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eConsistent Tone:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates uneven tension, which is the primary cause of dead spots, strange overtones, and intonation issues.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDxAD\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eRepeatability:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you find the tension that gives you the best sound, you can record the number. You can easily return to this exact setup after changing heads or seasons.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDxAF\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eNo Ear Training Required:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for players who struggle to hear the exact pitch of a tapped head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDxAF\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDxAF\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFxAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003eIdeal Banjo Head Settings\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQAQ\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eUnlike drums, there isn't a universally \"correct\" number on the dial for banjos. The ideal setting depends on your personal taste and banjo style:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIHhAB\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e88 - 90:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a warmer, slightly more mellow sound.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIHhAD\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e90 - 92:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet spot for most bluegrass players. It delivers a crisp, bright \"crack\" and maximum volume and sustain.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi3seStxNeVAxVVKkQIHS8BBUUQi4wTegoIAggACAAIHhAF\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e92+:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Used by some players for an exceptionally crisp, punchy tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Proper head tension is critical and adjustments when I’m on tour are an absolute necessity. The Pocket-Dial makes it so simple. Love it!” - Enda Scahill, (endascahill.com) Irish Tenor Banjoist, Recording Artist, Instructor and Founding Member of We Banjo 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DrumDial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50007053402360,"sku":"DR-01","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0204\/9822\/files\/drumdial-precision-drum-and-banjo-tuner-drumdial-banjo-accessories-dr-01-1249343512.jpg?v=1784224868","url":"https:\/\/www.banjostudio.com\/en-au\/products\/drumdial-precision-drum-and-banjo-tuner","provider":"Banjo Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}