What strings and guage for Appalachian banjo

Subject: What strings and guage for Appalachian b
From: folkwaller
Date: 30 May 06 - 01:50 PM

I would very much appreciate some advice on the best quality and guage of strings for Appalachian banjo. Also could someone remind me of the charity that requires used strings. Thanks.

Subject: RE: What strings and guage for Appalachian banjo
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 May 06 - 01:54 PM

Second String Project. Is that the one?

Subject: RE: What strings and guage for Appalachian banjo
From: Leadfingers
Date: 30 May 06 - 01:58 PM

It depends on the banjo , folkwaller . Are you on the UK side of the pond ?

Subject: RE: What strings and guage for Appalachian banjo
From: GUEST,Bobby Finn
Date: 30 May 06 - 02:10 PM

For light frailing banjo - e.g. Deering Goodtime - I suggest gauges around 9, 11, 14, 20w, 9. Nickel wound for 4th string lasts better than bronze.

Subject: RE: What strings and guage for Appalachian banjo
From: folkwaller
Date: 31 May 06 - 04:19 AM

I am on the UK side of the pond. Does it show? A long arm mongrel!

Subject: RE: What strings and guage for Appalachian banjo
From: Leadfingers
Date: 31 May 06 - 07:34 AM

I would repeat my answer to a similar query recently for a UK banjo player - Get on to Doug Parry at John Alvey Turner in Ware - He does mail order and knows his banjos !