D'Addario EJ69B Phosphor Bronze 5-String Ball-End Banjo Strings, Light, 9-20
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The letter 'E' stands for 'Environment,' and any strings beginning with this letter should not be packaged in plastic.
There's no reason why it shouldn't be done. 4 string tenor CGDA or GDAE string if you prefer Irish tuning, both are inexpensive enough to try out. The 5-string sets aren't going to cut it.
Yes, absolutely- These are excellent strings (the medium weight is my preference).
A nickel-plated steel wound is used in the EJ60 set. With gauges 9 and 020, 20w- The phosphor bronze wound on the EJ69 set is unique. With gauges 9 and 020, 20w-
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Beware; Each reviewer is talking about the strings they bought, which may or may not be the same strings you're looking at. The product "D'Addario EJ63i 12 - D'Addario EJ63i 12 - D'Addario EJ63i 12 - D'Add "Irish Tenor Banjo String, 36 Nickel" I don't like the tone of these; it sounds like nails on a chalkboard to me; it's difficult to describe the sound I dislike; it's like stroking a comb with your thumb, a flanger-like noise. This isn't a subtle sound; it's like stroking a comb with your thumb, a flanger-like noise. It makes a strong impression. Despite being a heavy gauge, the strings have a slack feel to them, which I don't like. D'Addario is a brand I usually like, so this was unexpected; I'd like to believe I just got a bad batch of strings - Is it even possible? btw - My Cripple Creek banjo is a Gold Tone Gold Tone.
Banjo with strings The tone is clean and crisp, which I like a lot. It's never sounded better on the low "D" string! When I use a capo, the improved tone is particularly useful - There will be no "muddy" tone any longer. I like these strings so much that I ordered a second set to keep on hand as a backup - I can't imagine not having them!.
I bought a banjo from a pawn shop and it sounded great for a while, but one of my children broke a string after a few months. As a cellist, I was clenching my teeth at the prospect of having to replace strings (cello strings cost $80-$100). ($100 EACH), but thank God for cheap banjo strings. Because it was so inexpensive, I was concerned about the quality, but if this banjo could speak, it would tell you that it sounds better than it did when it left the factory. It now has such a lovely ring to it! The sound of these strings is breathtaking. Not too bright or tinny, and not too warm or dull. I would buy another set as a backup, but I don't want them to deteriorate unused because I expect this set to last a long time. Highly recommended!.
These strings have an excellent clarity. I prefer the medium gauge over the light gauge because it stays in tune longer. If you're an experienced player, bends and such won't be a problem; however, if you're using light gauge, I recommend giving these a try; I believe you'll agree that the tone is deeper and better. br>br>Another thing to keep in mind is that the 3rd string on banjos is notoriously difficult to tune, so you'll get better intonation if you use a regular bridge.
On an open back, I wanted to try something new. They had a lot more sound and tone than light gauge strings. By forcing me to put more effort into pull-offs and hammer-ons, I was able to improve my left hand technique. ons. My callouses took a beating from this learning curve, but it's now second nature to me. When I play on lighter strings, I can tell how far my technique has progressed because my speed has increased dramatically. I tried a set on my resonator banjo, which has a fairly low action, and noticed some buzzing, which I was able to eliminate by adjusting the action. However, because these are quite loud on it, I'll probably stick to lighter strings in the future. I'm sure with enough woodshedding, I'll get used to it, but I wanted to share in case anyone else wanted to avoid it.
I've been using nickel strings on my banjos for decades, but I decided to give these phosphor-coated strings a try. ones made of bronze They are, as advertised, warmer and easier on the ears after a while of playing, while still having the punchy quality expected of a banjo and being loud enough. I used the EJ69 light set. If you've been using nickel ones for a while, you might want to give these a try and see how they sound. These are the ones I'll be sticking to.
I've been using the standard light banjo strings (EJ16) for years, but I recently upgraded to this EJ16 set, which has 9 strings on the first and fifth strings. Instead of 9, you'll get 5. They're quite pleasant-- Compared to the lighter gauge, the heavier gauge has a more tangible feel and a fuller sound. Going to a medium gauge for all five strings may be too much for some of us, but it's a great intermediate step. Other brands of lights, in fact, use a 10-gauge wire.
I'm a full-time musician who picked up a few of these in advance of some upcoming touring. The strings only last about half as long as my regular strings, but that isn't the main issue. The strings are all marked with colored flags to help you distinguish them, but there is no key to help you figure out which is which, so they're all trash. So whenever I change a string on stage, I feel each one to see what thickness it is until I (hopefully) have the size I require. They also have the strings looped in such a way that when I try to unloop them, half of them knot themselves. I'll remind you that I play full-time and have for a decade. So far, I've opened two packs and discarded four strings due to knotting. Do yourself a favor and look for something else to buy.
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