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From sseiple on 7/20/2013 11:21:04 AM

I just purchased a used Bart Reiter Round Peak banjo, and this is my first open back banjo. Does anyone know what strings Bart Reiter puts on his new Round Peak's? I would be interested in any recommendations, thoughts or observations about what different types of strings might sound good on this banjo. Thanks!

Steve

11 Comments
	westsideryan says: 7/20/2013 12:10:18 PM I purchased my RP used. It arrived strung with GHS JD Crow strings. When it came time to restring I through on some slightly heavier Ernie Ball 80/20 Bronze Frailing strings. Out of these two sets, I prefer the Ernie Balls. I am interested to see what others have to say. Strings are so subjective (and inexpensive) that it is usually best to just try out different sets.
	GrizClaw says: 7/20/2013 12:13:49 PM I used the same strings (Ernie Ball) on my round peak and I currently use them on my Deering Little Wonder and my BR Bacophone....You don't hear much about them but they are my favorite strings....
	GrizClaw says: 7/20/2013 12:14:25 PM PS....congrats on your RP.....it's a great banjo...Rick
	sseiple says: 7/20/2013 12:26:32 PM Thanks for the input Ryan and Rick! Sounds like the Ernie Ball 80/20's are something I will have to try. -Steve
	GrizClaw says: 7/20/2013 1:03:50 PM PS....congrats on your RP.....it's a great banjo...Rick
	GrizClaw says: 7/20/2013 1:04:56 PM You're welcome Steve....I'm not sure why I double posted here....Rick
	GrizClaw says: 7/20/2013 1:06:20 PM That's the great thing about strings....they're fairly cheap so you can experiment until you find what you like
	jbalch says: 7/20/2013 4:32:02 PM Bart is a member of this forum. If you e-mail him (through the BHO), I bet he will respond regarding OEM strings. I like GHS PF150 strings with a bronze 4th.
	blanham says: 7/20/2013 8:00:20 PM Bart put D'Addario mediums on my Round Peak ... back in 2009.
	pastorharry says: 7/20/2013 9:10:24 PM I'll 2nd the GHS pf150's.
	boondocker53 says: 7/24/2013 2:20:50 PM I also bought my Round Peak in 2009, and Bart told me he was using D'Addario mediums, same on my Ab scale I bought in late 2010. I have read somewhere that he is using GHS mediums lately.
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