what percent of banjo players enjoy changing strings ?

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Posted by dannnjo on Monday, July 25, 2011

I used to do it qickkly and easily, now its more frustrating and take longer?

not being able to see (well) doesnt help,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

9 comments on “what percent of banjo players enjoy changing strings ?”

TonyS Says:
Monday, July 25, 2011 @4:23:35 PM

Dan, I can't stand it - think I need a third hand!
But I guess it eventually has to be done, so we get the glasses, and......
Maybe I can hire a roadie - the big shots get strings changed In Between songs!!

tgaryc Says:
Monday, July 25, 2011 @5:51:28 PM

I started Tying my strings on and I can't believe how much easier and how much faster it is. It takes less turns and the very first wrap holds the string on all by itself. Give it a try and see what you think. Best of luck Gary C

dannnjo Says:
Monday, July 25, 2011 @6:58:39 PM

i know a 3rd hand i would help., i am thinking about making the string shorter 1st. and thread into the peg 1st., that should help.

the results are always worth the time it takes tho

dannnjo Says:
Monday, July 25, 2011 @7:00:51 PM

Gary not sure what u mean, u mean thred, wrap and tie onto the tuning peg 1st., sounds like the wat to go... thanks

Texasbanjo Says:
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 @5:40:34 AM

I HATE changing strings -- have to psyche myself up to do it. It's not difficult, I just don't like to do it but I always like the sound of my banjo after I've changed strings-- really pops and sounds great.

dannnjo Says:
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 @5:43:13 AM

yup, really have to concenrate up there at the peg head (dont cross them wires, Dan) !

dannnjo Says:
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 @5:47:12 AM

i did find i much much prefer Light Gauge (the sound, and for pull offs, and hammer-ons, bending twistind, etc
Ralph Stanley really gets a high [pitch with his "strangs")
He plays really close to der Bridge. He has some remarkable rhytyms.