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I've been using the V700 Vega Lights (Martin) for as long as I can remember and they're generally a couple bucks cheaper than the GHS sets.
I'm in the camp where each banjo sounds different with each combination of strings, and it's the partnership of the two that makes the difference. A friend of mine who plays a prewar Gibson swears by the Stringjoy and gave me a set. I hate changing strings, but this discussion will provoke me to put the Stringjoy on my Deering Calico.
I buy bulk loop end banjo strings from www.juststrings.com in packages of 12 strings for about the price of a single prepackaged set of 5 strings. Good quality strings at a reasonable price.
Not plugging an any particular company as bulk strings are available from others as well. For those located outside of the USA It might be worth checking to see if there is an outlet for bulk strings in your area.
If I do buy prepackaged strings I have found GHS strings with a stainless wound string to be to my liking.
Edited by - Pick-A-Lick on 05/02/2025 04:09:11
The last time I checked juststrings, they were out of just about everything. It looks like they are going under?
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Originally posted by Dean TThe last time I checked juststrings, they were out of just about everything. It looks like they are going under?
I Just received an order of several sizes of loop end bulk pack strings. It seems as though they have plenty of banjo strings in bulk but very few prepackaged sets left. My guess is they are eliminating prepacked banjo strings because of low sales volume. It seems they do have an adequate supply of strings for other instruments. Time will tell if they are closing the doors.
Rotosound of course, used by a number of renowned professionals like Hendrix and Beck when they were here, the Beatles, Brian May, John Paul Jones and many others. Personally I use their medium weight with nickel wound 4th for more sustain.
quote:thanks sitting here playing Bufallo gals 2 finger on a 1923 tubaphone wondering about strings and gauges/ might try that out
Originally posted by reubenstumpI use slightly heavier strings than normal, but I play two finger technique on an openback. Bluegrass, which you seem to play, typically uses lighter strings (but not always).
For what it's worth, I normally use 10-12-14-22w-11, which is almost the same as GHS PF150. I have some PF170 sets that I need to find a new home for.
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