Does Strings By Mail sell Banjo strings?

[gibpicker]

Can't find them on their site. Too bad I cant post this on the AGF, (more traffic) but it's not guitar related. Thanks.

[frankmcr]

Originally Posted by gibpicker

Can't find them on their site. Too bad I cant post this on the AGF, (more traffic) but it's not guitar related. Thanks.

Yes.

https://www.stringsbymail.com/banjo-strings-654/

[gibpicker]

Thanks Frank. Another question: I've only used GHS strings on a RK-80, and am wondering if there are other strings that might have a twangier sound? I never play it anymore because of the weight, and am wondering if there are ways to get around that other than getting a cheap practice Banjo? Dumb question, but throwing it out there anyway.

[frankmcr]

Changes in the head tension would be more likely to affect the degree of twang you get.

You might check out a Deering Goodtime openback, which weighs in a 4.5 lbs. They're very well regarded.

[Strings By Mail]

Originally Posted by gibpicker

Thanks Frank. Another question: I've only used GHS strings on a RK-80, and am wondering if there are other strings that might have a twangier sound? I never play it anymore because of the weight, and am wondering if there are ways to get around that other than getting a cheap practice Banjo? Dumb question, but throwing it out there anyway.

We absolutely have banjo strings! https://www.stringsbymail.com/banjo-strings-654/

As for a twangier sound, its hard to say exactly as every banjo may be a bit different but a higher tension would possible give a brighter/twangier sound. Also, the stainless steel banjo stings will produce a twangier sound. Such as:

https://www.stringsbymail.com/daddar...1-22-6147.html

https://www.stringsbymail.com/daddar...0-20-6148.html

If you have more questions please feel free to call or email us!

[gibpicker]

If I would have just clicked on common strings at the top of your page I would have seen banjo strings. Bty, the GHS thin core strings sound like a million bucks on my FS-800 Yamaha, and they are 11-46! I ordered the lights 12-52 for my dread and some banjo strings. Tell Mat thanks for the info on the thin cores! Just unbelievable!

[Strings By Mail]

Originally Posted by gibpicker

If I would have just clicked on common strings at the top of your page I would have seen banjo strings. Bty, the GHS thin core strings sound like a million bucks on my FS-800 Yamaha, and they are 11-46! I ordered the lights 12-52 for my dread and some banjo strings. Tell Mat thanks for the info on the thin cores! Just unbelievable!

Good to hear! I really like GHS strings in general. Their products all seem to sound great and are uniform in quality.

I'll let Matt know!