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Banjo 101- How to Change Your Banjo Strings

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Find this and more videos at banjobenclark.... , and find more free learning material at / thebanjoben . This is the first installment of my Beginner Banjo Series, offered here on BanjoBenClark.com. I've decided to offer this full video for free, being that it's so important for everyone to learn. Even though this is the most "basic" element of being a banjo player, it is something that many pickers continue to get wrong. When done correctly, changing your strings can be enjoyable, and will make you a better player by improving your tone and tuning. In this video, we concentrate on changing your strings PROPERLY, what kind of strings to use, and stretching your new strings into playing shape.

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22 авг 2024

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@epspencer09 8 лет назад

This is the best banjo stringing method I've found so far - also better than the one Deering Banjo shows on their website. I've always had a much harder time restringing my banjo than my guitar because the strings are so much lighter. This method makes working with the banjo strings go much more smoothly. Thanks!

@JamilAlexandre1 10 лет назад

im very glad i watched this man, appreciate the thorough explanation without boring the hell outta me. Your the man!

@johnnyace46 3 года назад

Just watched this and learned how to do it the way pro guitar techs do it as you taught it. Learning new banjo stuff every time with your vids after 59 years of playing. Thanks. Owner of Twanger#15. Once it broke in it became my daily player. Amazing.

@johnwilkerson337 Год назад

Just added strings to my banjo following Banjo Ben's instructions. The task was accomplished without problems. Yesterday, I broke two strings using others instruction. Bens is simple. Thanks Banjo Ben

@nyartist 9 лет назад

I've been playing banjo for 10 years and sadly never could get a good method for stringing, This one is the best.. thanks

@RebeccaSchaerli 11 лет назад

Thanks for this video Banjo Ben. I just changed my first banjo string. Couldn't have done it without you!

@elisabethemory 2 года назад

THANK YOU!!! I needed this video sooo much! I actually just ordered some of your light gauge strings. Fixin to put them on! God bless!!

@VellaCharles 3 года назад

Thank you Ben, best tutorial I've come across.

@janemenard9077 5 лет назад

I miss Earl Scruggs coming back from the dead telling you to "CHANGE YOUR STRINGS!"...You made a very painful chore fun.

@BanjoBen 12 лет назад

Sure! Check out the Deering Good Time series of banjos...make sure it's a 5 string bluegrass banjo, and it would be best to buy the Good Time 2 if you can afford it...it has a tone ring in it and will provide much more volume and tone. Hope that helps!

@BanjoBen 11 лет назад

Howdy! Yes, one pack of new strings will have all the different strings/gauges. However, there are different "sets" of gauges. You can buy super lights, lights, or mediums. I prefer mediums, but I suggest you try both lights and mediums and see which ones you like best and which ones sound best on your particular banjo. Thanks!

@ultfishrman 13 лет назад

I like the JD Crowe set. I used those for years before switching to Webb

@ptalbany 13 лет назад

to keep your spot on the bridge you can use masking tape and outline the bridge as well and them you can take all the strings off at once and do a good ole cleaning at the same time without having to worry about resetting the bridge I've done this many times like I said on my mando and never had any trouble hope it helps

@byebyebell1 13 лет назад

i love you man. i have an old banjo i'm pretty sure my ancestors fastened it by hand. haha love your videos. :)

@micheal49 8 лет назад

Loop the string back through the hole before cutting the end.

@wednesday6127 6 месяцев назад

Day um❤

@lapriserousseau 2 года назад

Merci, très bien enseigné!

@MaynardOwns 9 лет назад

I have the same exact string winder!

@kennethmeyer7113 4 года назад

Nice ring!

@Crintingnut 13 лет назад

I finf the most aggravating part is keeping the metal strings on the hooks on the end piece. The manufacturer's loops snap off and there is so much spring in the metal string that they pop off.

@BanjoBen 13 лет назад

@Banjo40 Man! It IS an RB3! I've made that mistake twice now! I never play this banjo, and for some reason I have RB250 stuck on my tongue!!! Thanks!

@vcp430 13 лет назад

ghs strings are the best strings I've ever used. Jim Mills uses them, but like him, I like the lighter gauge strings. Hey, that's just my opinion.

@kellsfargo 11 лет назад

This is very helpful for a novice! You mentioned each string being a different gauge, does one pack of new strings come with different gauged strings? Thanks for clarifying!

@chippychaphat3915 8 лет назад

Much obliged

@Aristowi 12 лет назад

That was a quick reply. Thanks. I'm a guitarist and I got a request to play a banjo part in a musical, I got the banjo borrowed but I was wondering if I could put some guitar strings in case I didn't find the propper ones. Searching for advice about the instrument I found your videos, and let me tell you, not only they are great but actually got me really interested to buy a banjo myself and put some time into it. Any advice on brands/prices for a mid range banjo? Thank you.

@CarsickVermin 11 лет назад

I searched Banjo string snapped on google and omg.....

@BanjoBen 12 лет назад

Sure! I guess you can...it's just that you'll need loop ends instead of ball ends.

@Aristowi 12 лет назад

If there are no banjo strings available and I'm in a hurry, can I put guitar strings of the same gauges you mentioned? Thanks

@StudlyOwlFilms 11 лет назад

I have a tension tuner for my 5th string tuning peg. Do I have to put the string in a different way?

@sandrodibiase6711 6 лет назад

yep, I looked up banjo string gauge chart and figured it out

@pattychevs444 11 лет назад

is your method of just enough slack for one wrap relevant for all strings?

@Banjo40 13 лет назад

Ben that looks like an RB3 Wreath rather than an RB250. Is that a phosphor bronze D string in that set? If it is do you like them better than a stainless string?