Polymer Strings

Advice and links for using Nylgut and other plastic/ polymer strings of all brands.

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Created 12/11/2011
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Classical Nylgut and mountain banjo

Hi folks, I just want to tie a set of Classical Nylguts in the mountain banjo's tailpiece and the violin type pegs. What are the different ways to do it... Read More
From tonet 3 days ago
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Savarez Classical tension and banjo

Hi,  I sent a post there :  http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/236004/#2980835 and mbanza glady redirects me here.  So let me rewrite it... Read More
From olbap 9 days ago
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5th string capo for Nylgut

I have a homebuilt open-back that I'm using Nylgut on. I want to add the capability to capo the 5th string, but the usual RR spikes worry me... my 5th string measures .022 or so, which... Read More
From Slow Hand 1 month ago
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Argh!

Part of me really wants to try out the Cathy Fink Signature strings from AMB on my f-hole plate resonator frankenjo. But, every time I come close to having enough motivation to switch the strings,... Read More
From Quartermaster James 2 months ago
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2 Vega's with fishing line

2 Vega's with fishing line and no tone rings...A Deering built Little Wonder and a Folklore SS-5.  Both are long neck banjos.  Both have a LaBelle wound... Read More
From john bange 2 months ago
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Forum Post: Fretless nylon banjo and the tone ring...
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Linked by Bufo Bill 5 days ago: Advice on fishing line strings

Forum Post: particulars for a good nylon banjo?
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'Reuben' on a Jeff Menzies' Gourd Banjo - Marc Nerenberg
Linked by Marc Nerenberg 12 days ago: This is a very old tune that apparently originates in West Africa, so it seemed like a good fit for the gourd banjo. I try to give it somewhat of an old sound - sort of a blues precursor treatment.

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Thanks Mick! ©.m4v
Linked by kevinwholmes 23 days ago

Forum Post: nylon strings ..medium or light
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Forum Post: nylon strings on a BG banjo
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Forum Post: Nylgut minstrel strings
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Forum Post: Nylgut Setup Different than for Metal Strings?
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