Changing strings and string guages

[Robert Neary]

Mike or others:
In the lesson on changing strings Mike recommends the SKU brand PF145 string set. What would be the recommended string gauges (product) for low tuning (E B E G# B) a standard neck length banjo, aka John Hartford tuning?

Similar question regarding recommended string sets for a long neck banjo?

Thanks, everyone. – Bob

[Mike]

You might have to experiment a bit but my first guess would be you’d want slightly heavy gauge strings with the longer neck.

I bet that thing sounds awesome tuned down to E!

Mike

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