GHS Banjo 5 String Phosphor Bronze Medium, .011-.026, PF160star rating 5Big KeithMarch 12, 2010The PB strings have now been fitted to my Dojo and will be fitted to my Banjo too when I want a slightly warmer tone over the stainless. After trying lots of different weights and makes of strings this proved to be the ideal combination. It made the tone more jazz/celtic as opposed to bluegrass, The action is now perfect,(less buzzing too) but different string weights will have different effects on different banjos/ dojos. The faster rebound on these strings made playing faster and more accurate. Now fitted, previously suspected I wouldn't even need or want to try others. 'Ernie ball' 'earthwood' are the only ones that come close, but still they're no match for these for sheer playability. I can see why a lot of professional players recommend these If your outside USA non tarnished ones are hard to find, and postage is prohibitive. I sent mine to a US friend, who then sent them on, and it worked out less than half the cost on postage.
GHS Banjo 5 String Phosphor Bronze Medium, .011-.026, PF160star rating 4DonOctober 21, 2009I love the way these strings sound but I've been having trouble with the wound string breaking. It's probably just me but I've broken two of them. I've started winding them on the peg differently to see if that corrects my problem. I'll let you know on my next order.
GHS Banjo 5 String Phosphor Bronze Medium, .011-.026, PF160star rating 5Rich EakinsAugust 15, 2009I like these strings the best. I play a Steling banjo and these work good for the highs and lows.