Strings for the Banjo
Strings available at BanjoTeacher.com
I really like GHS strings, they work great and they have the best custom sets available for banjo. I use the PF 175's but the other sets also have intelligent gauge selections depending on what you want. If you aren't sure what's best for you. Beginners likely would choose one of these three sets. Lightest gauge PF 140, next step up would be the GHS PF 150 Banjo Strings or try the ones I use, the PF 175's
GHS Five String Banjo Strings
GHS Strings GAUGES listed in this order 1st-D 2nd-B 3rd-G 4th-D 5th-G
Stainless Steel
PF140 L09.5 L11 L12 LW20JD L09.5 (light gauge)
4.65
PF170 L09 L11 L13 LW20 L09 (light gauge)
4.65
PF185 L10.5 L11.5 L13 LW20JD L10.5 (medium light gauge)
4.65
PF175 L11 L12 L13 LW22 L11 (medium light gauge) what I use
4.65
PF180 L11 L13 L16 LW24 L10 (medium/heavy gauge)
4.65
Phosphor Bronze Fourth String
PF150 L10 L12 L14 LB22 L10 (medium gauge)
4.65
PF160 L11 L13 L16 LB26 L10 (medium/heavy gauge)
4.65
D'Addario Light Gauge
String Gauges 009 .011 .013 .020W .009
4.95
I really like GHS strings, they work great and they have the best custom sets available for banjo. I use the PF 175's but the other sets also have intelligent gauge selections depending on what you want. If you aren't sure what's best for you. Beginners likely would choose one of these three sets. Lightest gauge PF 140, next step up would be the GHS PF 150 Banjo Strings or try the ones I use, the PF 175's
GHS Five String Banjo Strings
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GHS Strings 5th-G, 4th-D, 3rd-G, 2nd-B, 1st-D Notes to tune the 5-string banjo to. G tuning for 5 string bluegrass banjo The key of G. |
GHS Strings GAUGES listed in this order 1st-D 2nd-B 3rd-G 4th-D 5th-G
Stainless Steel
PF140 L09.5 L11 L12 LW20JD L09.5 (light gauge)
4.65
PF170 L09 L11 L13 LW20 L09 (light gauge)
4.65
PF185 L10.5 L11.5 L13 LW20JD L10.5 (medium light gauge)
4.65
PF175 L11 L12 L13 LW22 L11 (medium light gauge) what I use
4.65
PF180 L11 L13 L16 LW24 L10 (medium/heavy gauge)
4.65
Phosphor Bronze Fourth String
PF150 L10 L12 L14 LB22 L10 (medium gauge)
4.65
PF160 L11 L13 L16 LB26 L10 (medium/heavy gauge)
4.65
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Top Quality D'Addario Banjo Strings |
D'Addario Light Gauge
String Gauges 009 .011 .013 .020W .009
4.95
National Thumbpick and a pair of Cobalt Coated Picks
National Thumbpick and a pair of Cobalt Coated Picks is all you need to get started picking the 5-string banjo.
Cobalt Nick Picks at Banjo Teacher.com
Cobalt coated special designed custom picks designed for solid tone, comfort, and speed. Bob Perry custom made these picks for me by my specifications. They fit back further on your finger like I requested for more comfort and power. The no hole design avoids those finger through the hole sores and more importantly gives the pick more mass for a thicker, fatter tone.
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A finish that makes other picks obsolete!
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Used on metals to reduce friction and wear longer. End Result Picks do not drag or squeak on the strings!
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This brand new pick pouch for holding you banjo thumb and finger picks is the best one I've seen yet. It's big enough to not have to cram you fingerpicks in it and it has the little metal hinges that keep in rigid when you open and close it. It's a nice accessory like a wallet or a key case.
Comfort Picks This is the most comfortable thumbpick I've ever used. They sound good and don't come loose as you might suspect. This is a great product that could be used in any situation. I like to use them when I'm practicing and I've just begun performng with them, they cause a lot less fatigue.
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Combination The Korg TM-40 Digital Tuner Metronome is a multi-function digital tuner and metronome in a single, compact, easy-to-use package. 
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