A reader writes:
Do you know where I can buy nylon strings for a 17 fret tenor banjo?
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Not offhand but I can check around. What tuning are you interested in. Also, do you know the scale length, the distance from the nut to the bridge?
Paul
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Thanks for the reply. The tuning is CGDA and the distance from the nut to the bridge is 20 1/4." I have nylon strings on it now but the A string broke. This is an old tenor banjo with no identification on it except for an inlaid white star by the tuning pegs.
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Were the rest of the strings wound?
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No, only the 4th (C) string is wound.
------------------------------- Odd that only one string was wound. Checking around, the best I can figure is that you might try a set made for half-size guitar. Something like d'Addario ej27n. You might start out using the middle 4 strings to be on the safe side, though I think you may find them a little too loose that way for your liking. I might try using the lowest 4 strings if i thought the neck could handle it. The tone would be better. Either way would give you a baseline for further experimentation. By the way, you'll have to tie the ends manually. They don't come with loops. And buying a set will usually be cheaper than buying individual strings while you're experimenting at first. Hope this helps.- Paul
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Paul. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated. I will try what you suggest. Bob Haas
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