Banjitar recommendation?

[OnTheLedge]

Originally Posted by banjoski

If you need strings for a 6-string banjo, these are the best:
http://www.banjostudio.com/products/...-banjo-strings

Thanks for the tip. I ordered a few sets.

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by banjoski

If you need strings for a 6-string banjo, these are the best:
http://www.banjostudio.com/products/...-banjo-strings

Are they bronze, PB, nickel?

[Wade Hampton]

Originally Posted by banjoski

If you need strings for a 6-string banjo, these are the best:
http://www.banjostudio.com/products/...-banjo-strings

I'm sure they're fine if you want strings that light, but I prefer regular light gauge acoustic guitar strings. They have more oomph in the lower registers than the ultra-light strings than the Deering guitar-banjo strings shown in the link.

I experimented with the full range of guitar string gauges when I first got my Deering B6, ranging from these ultra-lights to regular mediums with a .056 low E. I found that the lights are what suit my playing the best.

So my recommendation is that anyone who beginning on guitar-banjo should experiment with string gauges, as well, as you might surprise yourself with what works best for you.


Wade Hampton Miller

[Roberj]

I once asked for an opinion on a six string and was told they burned longer... I've got a Stagg 6 string, it was $200. I don't play it much, preferring tenors but it does cut through, loud and better sounding than it should be. Seems better quality than the other China banjos.

[McShepherd]

Haven't sprung for the six-string myself yet, but anyone got an opinion on Nashville-stringing one of these puppies?

[Doubleneck]

Originally Posted by McShepherd

Haven't sprung for the six-string myself yet, but anyone got an opinion on Nashville-stringing one of these puppies?

I tried Nashville strings and it will sound more "banjo like" cause of the high strings. Its a cheap experiment so go for it. In the end I found the normal 6 strings more versatile.