Banjos with six strings allow you to craft your own signature sound. Their tone can range from bright with short sustain or warm with extended sustain depending on head type, strings and player preferences.
Tuning them like a guitar requires any standard tuner type. Some players also employ drop D tuning, in which the 1st string has been adjusted lower for an asymmetrical tone with unique chord voicings.
Washburn Americana 6-String Banjo
Washburn has been crafting banjos since the late 1800’s, and their early instruments were among the finest of their time. Their rich heritage can still be found today with instruments they craft that are beloved by both pros and amateurs alike. One such instrument, this open back 6-string banjo designed by Washburn is ideal for guitarists seeking additional tonal options or simply enjoying banjo twang; tuned the same as a guitar it comes equipped with mahogany rim, mahogany neck with 22 fret fingerboards, smooth action die-cast tuners for tuning stability while its distressed Remo head looks cool while supporting an ebony tip bridge for maximum tonal transmission of tone transference of tone transmission of tone transference of tone transference of tone transmission;
A 6-string banjo, commonly referred to as a banjitar, guitanjo or banjo-guitar is an easy instrument for guitarists to add the unique banjo sound to their repertoire. Tuned similarly to guitar, learning this hybrid instrument requires minimal transition as you can simply use existing chords and scales from guitar.
Ernie Ball Music Man 6-String Banjo
The Ernie Ball Music Man 6-String Banjo is an ideal option for bass players seeking to expand their musical repertoire. Featuring a versatile tuning system that enables different modes of playback, this banjo also comes equipped with numerous string options and comes in multiple colors for easy selection.
Sterling Ball, himself an accomplished musician, runs this company. He frequently tours with his band and participates in music fairs around the country. Being in business for so long he knows exactly how to manage relationships between musicians and merchants.
Ernie Ball has long been synonymous with high quality instruments at an exceptional value, including free worldwide shipping on every order and a lifetime warranty on each instrument. Additionally, this brand offers signature artist sets.
D’Addario 6-String Banjo Strings
D’Addario strings have been handcrafted with care for more than 300 years, creating instruments with lasting tone and feel. Their XT Banjo Stainless Steel Strings boast advanced corrosion resistance treatment to provide enhanced break resistance and unyielding pitch stability while maintaining the natural sound and feel of uncoated sets.
Sweetwater is proud to provide D’Addario banjo strings in light, medium and heavy gauges – trusted by legendary players such as Ralph Stanley, Rob McCoury, Ron Block and Alison Brown for their authentic tone and consistent performance.
D’Addario J60 light gauge banjo strings offer comfortable playing tension for full projection of tone and projection. This premium set contains plain steel, nickel wound and phosphor bronze string alloys in loop end construction for universal fit, making this set suitable for both novice and seasoned banjo players alike.
D’Addario 6-String Banjo String Set
Medium gauge sets are perfect for players looking for a bright sound with plenty of projection, such as those offered by D’Addario nickel-plated steel banjo strings, which offer warm yet balanced tones while remaining easily tuneable. Sweetwater offers these D’Addario sets from D’Addario that also retain tuning well.
These nickel-plated steel banjo strings are the go-to choice of top bluegrass musicians like Ralph Stanley, Rob McCoury, Ron Block and Alison Brown. Available in various gauges with plain or nickel-plated steel wound strings – there’s something here for every musical taste!
D’Addario XT banjo strings employ Life Spent Technology on each plain steel string in their set, offering improved pitch stability and longer performance than standard strings. Furthermore, this innovative technology preserves untreated string feels and tones, staying in tune 131% better than traditional sets – giving you more time for playing your banjo than retuning!
D’Addario 6-String Banjo Gig Bag
If you plan on taking your new banjo out and about with you, a gig bag is essential in protecting it from scratches or dinges caused by everyday objects in your home or work environment. Even if it stays behind at home or work, gig bags provide important protection from scratched up parts from being mishandled by moving objects that get kicked around by kids, pets and people!
Your banjo strings must also be selected carefully. Most players prefer light gauge sets like D’Addario’s EJ60 for its optimal combination of playing tension and projecting tone; bluegrass players typically opt for medium gauge strings.
D’Addario 6-String Banjo Pickup
As a banjo player, having string sets that provide your instrument with bright bite and balanced tone are crucial components for great playing. Here at Sweetwater you’ll find top banjo string sets from D’Addario; an experienced company known for more than three centuries of craftsmanship in each set they make.
D’Addario banjo strings have long been trusted by bluegrass legends like Ralph Stanley, Rob McCoury, Ron Block and Alison Brown for their authentic tone and reliable performance. Crafted with premium steel string alloys such as plain steel, stainless steel or nickel plated steel and available in an array of gauges to meet any musical need or style preference.
EJ60 light gauge 5-string banjo string set is an industry favorite that delivers the perfect blend of playing tension and bright, projecting tone with loop end construction for universal fit. It utilizes plain steel and nickel wound strings made with high carbon, tin-plated steel wire to deliver exceptional strength and pitch stability.