i bought a 2nd hand goldtone 6 string electric banjo..

and the strings are about 9 -> 55
[as accurate a my digital caliper can get]..

dont know if these are the factory fitted gauge,
or as changed by previous owner..
the bass E tends to get a bit dull and indistinct aroud the 12th fret..

dont know if this is normal for this kind of instrument..
or a result of compromise angling the bridge for best overall intonation..

maybe its just an old set of strings..


so if i get replacements do people advise i stick with this string gauge.. ?


BTW.. i prefere thin flexy plectrums