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From beetlegeist on 2/6/2011 3:29:19 PM

I am amazed each time I have changed my strings at just how loud my banjo becomes. Instead of a twing I get a TWANG! Now I am wondering. My Goodtime open back has no truss rod in the neck so it cannot handle heavy strings. So, I use extra light but this time I have bought new heavier but light strings with gagues 10, 12, 15, 19 and 10. Now, before I put them on can anyone tell me if my banjo will be safe? I would not want to damage the neck in anyway.

Thanks all!

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	ZEPP says: 2/6/2011 6:43:22 PM I've been using 10, 12, 14, 22, 10 for over a decade on our two Goodtimes with no ill effects thus far... Cheers, ZEPP
	schlange says: 2/6/2011 9:10:42 PM I use standard d'addario lights and it works great.
	beetlegeist says: 2/7/2011 5:58:38 AM Thanks guys, I appreciate that. The strings I got ar made by Swanee, hand made in England. I will let you know how they are when I use them.
	cbbolling says: 2/9/2011 12:34:57 PM Zepp hit it right on the button Ive had those on mine for at least three years with no problems and Ive had some sort of med gauge set up for the past 6 years and never a problem, plus they sound so much better then the light gauge strings
	petehay says: 5/31/2012 12:50:44 PM I'm thinking of purchasing a set of "Ernie Ball 2061 Earthwood 5-string Banjo Frailing 80/20 Bronze Loop End gauges 10,13,15,24w,10" for my gumby headed GoodTime. Anyone see any problems or have any experience with these?
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