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Advice and links for using Nylgut and other plastic/ polymer strings of all brands, including fishing line.

108 Members, Created 12/11/2011 -

Administrators: Bufo Bill (owner)

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Thomastik-Infeld

anyone tried the nylon tape wound trebles? little expensive but available as singles....16, 24, 25 ga.
From john bange 7 years ago
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Hi All, I'm going to ask 2 questions. I got some La Bella nylon guitar strings`various sizes cheap, why when you look at banjo sets is the 3rd string heavier then the 4th, I put a .030 on... Read More
From LWC 8 years ago
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Possible new nylon string maker

Hi Folks, I just joined the group and don't have much experience with polymer strings. When I used to play classical guitar, I used strings made by Oasis - they had a really nice tone.... Read More
From Naptown 9 years ago
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Still another Nylgut posting

Three years ago, I bought some Super Nylgut strings, the ones with the red 4th. (from Elderly, set 1B.) I was happy with them, except that the first string was stretchy enough that I... Read More
From Bill 9 years ago
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At the slovenly end...?

All you perfectionists looking for the perfect polymer strings for a banjo... I have old sets of nylon strings taken off my classical guitar (it is often the wound strings which have gone...). On... Read More
From paverity 10 years ago
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Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Bufo Bill 9 years ago: Looking for Sands strings Stateside
MP3: Wayfaring Stranger Linked by Tom Berghan 9 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Bufo Bill 9 years ago: Topic title not pertinent, but a good description of various Aquila banjo sets by Rudy.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Bufo Bill 9 years ago: Change in Nylgut sound after new setup
	Ladbroke March (Classic Banjo) Linked by Bufo Bill 9 years ago: Another 'Classic' Style banjo video by Joel Hooks.
	Transatlantique (Classic Banjo) Linked by Bufo Bill 9 years ago: Classic banjo Video. I believe Joel currently uses Harp Strings which are extra thin.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Bufo Bill 9 years ago: Technical discussion.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Bufo Bill 9 years ago: Thinnest Nylon strings, pro's and con's of fishing line, materials and manufacturing techniques of polymer types
	Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane Linked by Tom Berghan 9 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Bufo Bill 9 years ago: Positive comments on Super Nylgut strings.