Banjo Strings

The banjo string provides the vibration, which transfers through the floating bridge, to the head of the banjo, which creates to tone. Typically, banjo strings have a loop end to attach to the tailpiece. Most common material is nickel, and the first through third and fifth string are unwound and the fourth string is wound. There are various gauges of string sets to accommodate the players style and the tonal qualities of each individual banjo.