If your trusty banjo has lost its sparkling tone or you've just bust a string, a fresh pack of strings can be a proper life-saver. Here, you'll be able to find the right pack of strings for your 4-string, 5-string, or even six-string buddy.
Picking Out Your Banjo Strings
At Bax Music, we have a wide array of banjo strings available, so you can find the perfect set for your instrument, no matter the number of strings, no matter the material and no matter your playing style.
4, 5 & 6-String Banjos
There are a few little details worth paying attention to before picking out a fresh pack of banjo strings. On this page, you can make things quicker and easier by using the filters to find strings for your four-string or five-string banjo, and even for your six-string banjitar.
The Right Tenor, Bluegrass or Banjitar Sound
Besides the number of strings, another important factor when finding the right pack is the string material since, whether it's something like phosphor bronze or nickel, it's going to have an impact on the sound of your instrument. Nickel-plated steel, for example, has a really bright and clear sound to it, and is the most popular choice for classic five-string bluegrass banjos. Stainless steel strings pull sharp trebles out of a banjo, giving the sound a really prominent attack - they also boast a long lifespan. At the other end of the spectrum, phosphor bronze wound strings warm things up a bit more and pack more resonance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Banjo Strings
What's the standard tuning of a banjo?
The standard tuning of a four-string banjo is C, G, D and A. The standard tuning of a five-string banjo is called 'open G', which is G, D, G, B and D. The standard tuning of a six-string banjo is the same as a guitar, which is E, A, D, G, B, E.
