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product_id: 12611972
title: "Golden Gate P-198 Flat Goatskin Banjo Head - 16\""
brand: "golden gate"
price: "€ 62.65"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Golden Gate"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/12611972-golden-gate-p-198-flat-goatskin-banjo-head-16
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
---

# Authentic goatskin for true tone 16" diameter for custom fit 5/8" crown for classic sound Golden Gate P-198 Flat Goatskin Banjo Head - 16"

**Brand:** golden gate
**Price:** € 62.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐐 Elevate your banjo’s soul with the authentic touch of Golden Gate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Golden Gate P-198 Flat Goatskin Banjo Head - 16" by golden gate
- **How much does it cost?** € 62.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/12611972-golden-gate-p-198-flat-goatskin-banjo-head-16)

## Best For

- golden gate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted golden gate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Easy Installation:** Soak, mount, and reuse your original metal hoop—saving you time and preserving your banjo’s heritage.
- • **Pure Vintage Tone:** Crafted from premium flat goatskin, delivering the unmistakable warm, rich banjo sound that bluegrass pros crave.
- • **Trusted by Musicians:** Highly rated by players restoring vintage instruments, making it the go-to choice for serious banjo enthusiasts.
- • **Tailored Fit Flexibility:** Full 16" diameter lets you trim precisely for a perfect fit on most acoustic and resonator banjos—ideal for all skill levels.
- • **Durability Meets Tradition:** Robust yet natural finish ensures long-lasting performance without compromising that authentic old-time vibe.

## Overview

The Golden Gate P-198 is a 16-inch flat goatskin banjo head designed for authentic traditional banjo tones. Made from select high-quality goatskin with a 5/8" crown, it offers durability and a natural finish. Its full diameter allows custom trimming to fit most acoustic and resonator banjos, making it perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Easy to install and highly rated, it preserves the classic sound and feel of vintage banjos.

## Description

For those who prefer the unmistakable sound of a genuine goatskin head, here is select quality skin head that is durable and affordable. Full 16" diameter allows head to be trimmed to size—after soaking in water and mounting on banjo. Be sure to save and re-use the metal head hoop from your previous skin head—as these are hard to find!

Review: great banjo drumhead skin - perfect for replacing worn banjo drum head, nice natural finish, no defects or unacceptable blemishes, easy to work with
Review: Arrived quickly and worked well on my 100 year old banjo. - Wanted to used a skin head on my 100 plus year old banjo. This arrived quick and works well.

## Features

- AUTHENTIC TONE: Select high-quality flat goatskin with 5/8" crown produces the true traditional banjo sound for bluegrass, folk, and old-time music players.
- CUSTOM FIT: 16" diameter allows precise trimming to fit most acoustic and resonator banjos for beginners, students, or professional musicians.
- Learn More: To discover the fantastic features of this product, see the Product Description below.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004WMJS3M |
| Back Material Type | Metal |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,458 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #89 in Banjo Accessories |
| Body Material Type | Goatskin |
| Brand | Golden Gate |
| Brand Name | Golden Gate |
| Color | beige |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 119 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00688382005303 |
| Included Components | Goatskin Head |
| Instrument | Banjo |
| Instrument Size | 16 inches |
| Item Dimensions | 16 x 0.12 x 0.12 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 16 x 0.12 x 0.12 inches |
| Manufacturer | Saga Musical Instruments |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P-198 |
| Material Type | Goatskin |
| Model Name | P198 |
| Model Number | P-198 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Size | 16 inches |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material Type | Goatskin |
| UPC | 688382005303 |
| Warranty Description | Limited 1 year. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Metal
- **Brand:** Golden Gate
- **Color:** beige
- **Finish Type:** Unfinished
- **Instrument:** Banjo
- **Item Weight:** 1.6 ounces
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 16 x 0.12 x 0.12 inches
- **Size:** 16 inches
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Top Material Type:** Goatskin

## Images

![Golden Gate P-198 Flat Goatskin Banjo Head - 16" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZDes2H+XL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great banjo drumhead skin
*by C***K on January 14, 2026*

perfect for replacing worn banjo drum head, nice natural finish, no defects or unacceptable blemishes, easy to work with

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived quickly and worked well on my 100 year old banjo.
*by F***H on June 21, 2024*

Wanted to used a skin head on my 100 plus year old banjo. This arrived quick and works well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Novice results
*by N***G on February 4, 2024*

I was off work and the kids were out of school because of snow. On Monday one boy asked about getting a banjo…. Next thing you know I’m building an 1840’s minstrel style banjo with an improvised octagonal body. (I don’t have steam bending capacity to make hoops) The only parts we have purchased are strings, tacks and this head. It was tightly rolled and bent in half - but I was confident it would relax well. I soaked it in hot (140-150) degree water for half an hour. It flattened perfectly. There was a thinner spot in the skin, but it wasn’t terrible. When stretching it, I used heavy rubber bands to lash it down. I folded the extra back up under a second lash of the rubber band. Then I lashed a wrap of paracord around the octagon. I used the paracord like a hoop and pulled on it to slowly work the rubber band/skin assembly down, stretching it tighter and tighter. I did this for a few minutes, waited and did it again. Being a wooden hoop I had applied titebond to the Unsanded lip of the shell, but I finished by painting a thin layer of glue up under the lap. I placed it face down on my table, weighted and left it to dry. After three hours I drilled and drove my tacks, removing the lashing. Six hours after, it’s getting very hard and the pitch has gone up A LOT! Overall, I think this skin made our project a success. Now all we have left is bridge and tailpiece!!

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*Product available on Desertcart Greece*
*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-09-27*