Restringing your 5 String Banjo for Beginners (and Pros)

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Here's how I change my strings. I hope this will give you a little bit of courage to tackle this! You can do this.
I'm playing a Recording King Dirty 30s RKH-05 - www.recordingking.com/rkh05
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@bigblockbumpside2296 3 жыл бұрын

Today’s my birthday. Just turned 16 and have been playing the banjo for about 4 months or so. Thank you so much jim for all of your tutorials. Youve been so helpful and inspiring.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me be a part of that!

@writerrad 3 жыл бұрын

You got it right. I didnt start playing banjo until I had just turned 52 just think how good you wil be at it by 52, keep it up it is a long wonderful journey. Best is the people. I played guitar for about 40 years before I played the banjo and met wonderful people, but from the start I was shocked at how positive and friendly banjo folks are even when I was a lousy played who had it all wrong. The people are just as wonderful as the music

@nielsbuma 3 жыл бұрын

Wow same here I also just turned 16 and just started playing

@danmatthews6176 3 жыл бұрын

Changing stents for the first time I went “what in the actual fick”. Thanks dude!.

@charlesshepherd2004 2 жыл бұрын

Dude. In 36 and started last year. Keep it up! By the time time your my age you'll be a boss.

@sakuniegodawatte3963 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful thank you. Took nearly a year break from banjo once a string broke and I lost motivation. Now I can start up again thanks to you!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there! Strings do break from time to time, but as you can see, it’s an easy repair.

@Emma-pw8rt 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been meaning to change my strings for a long time, but always felt overwhelmed by it! This video helped so much :) thank you!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help! You can do it.

@1940restorod 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, I thought my way was simple but you my friend just showed me the true meaning of simple! Thanks!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😅

@adamlevinson7739 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful for me! Been playing banjo a while, guitar much longer. But I have struggled with changing banjo strings without the darn loop continually falling off the pegs. This worked like a charm and done in 15 minutes!

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@athomewithlizzy9775 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim for making this video. I've always loved the banjo, had one for about 15 years. It has been drug cross the country and back again. It has needed new strings since I've owned it. I started watching your videos and it has inspired me to start learning again. Yesterday I bought new strings and finger pics. Now I can restring it and start playing. Please keep making the videos 😊

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! 😊

@daytoneman 3 жыл бұрын

Jim! What an inspiration you are to me & thousands of other pickers. You are without doubt the best teacher around. Thank you!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

@rachaelearley1857 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful video that made the job of changing strings a piece of cake! Love your trick to lock the string into place and avoid having to wind a ton of excess string around each peg. Thank you much!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 😀

@bobsmith8124 Жыл бұрын

Can someone explain why my “half string” is so sensitive to tighten? I can string a guitar perfectly but can’t seem to figure out this string

@clareisomaki6543 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim!! That was a super easy to follow and helpful tutorial. Just restrung my banjo successfully on my first attempt thanks to you!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad I could help. 😊

@72jesc 2 жыл бұрын

So ecited to have found this tutorial. Always had my son (guitarist0 change my strings and today I just jumped in and did it myself. Great program. Thanks so much.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

So Glad I could help!!

@cfor722 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I just changed my strings for the first time. I put D’Addario XT strings on my Goodtime Blackgrass banjo. Took me awhile as I had to keep pausing to watch your looping method. Huge help this video was.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to help!

@paolo7237 2 жыл бұрын

Jim, this is the second time I’ve changed my strings using this method and holy moly, is it easy! First time I did it I was a little frustrated, second time I did it I don’t know what was so hard the first time around. Your a great help and I love your style of teach.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@knitsalot Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I do appreciate your knowledge & sharing it! At 63, I am about to start my journey of learning the banjo & your showing changing strings so clearly will really help!

@JimPankey Ай бұрын

You've got this!

@misterbob8834 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Jim! I just changed strings and your winding method on the post is way better than I was doing. Thanks for a dedicated string changing video!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@writerrad 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this came right on time. After 22 years of playing open back banjos which I love, I decided to go to the dark side and get me a starter RB, the RK dirty 30s model you are showing. Changing strings and other stuff you show is a bit different for an RB than I have been doing on open backs so this just perfect for me. Your personality and style really is fun. Wish I was more of a bluegrass player because I would love to watch all of your videos because you are just like one of my buds, but a bit younger (I am over the hill old).

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony! Glad that video was helpful. Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Glad to be a friend.

@adampetra7865 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! This is great timing for me, I was given a hand-me-down banjo that I've been learning to play from you videos, and I need to change the strings.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Let me know how it goes.

@markmiller4820 2 жыл бұрын

Just learning at 68 years old. Jim, you are a very good teacher! Many thanks!!

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome. Glad I can help!

@emsie5000 Жыл бұрын

You are godsend. I have been loaned an ol banjo (conrad) by my grandad who purchased with his step father way back in the 50s I am restringing today. This was super helpful. Thank you

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😀

@TBBCoachTommy 3 жыл бұрын

It’s only been a year and I’ve watched other stringing videos but I now understand the wrap thing and will try that next time!! Thanks for that!!!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@nielsscharrenberg9093 3 жыл бұрын

I have not been playing my Banjo for months since a string broke. I bought new ones, but I always procrastinated it because I was scared I'd fuck up and break more stuff on my Banjo. It now finally has a new string. Thank you, so much.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!!

@Banjohead1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, what a great tutorial. The best way to put strings on. Thank you!!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@this_kendra4596 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information! I'm a beginner learning my way around my 'new to me' instrument and this is so helpful!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

@isaaczafuto9949 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! i was worried about doing this but its surprisingly easy. Also amazing camera quality. Better then my local news.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😊

@sheilalucas9154 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video on how to change your Banjo strings.Well done Jim, it's the best one on youtube. Paul Lucas. Cardiff U.K.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@donk4926 11 ай бұрын

Hi Jim, from South Africa. I really love Bluegrass music. I had a banjo which was 3 stringed for a particular fast strumming style played in South Africa. I desperately wanted to play the Earl Scruggs style. Got the old banjo converted to 5 string by a guy here but there was still something wrong. I practiced and practiced but still struggled. I then turned to KZfaq practical advice on maintenance of banjos. I learned a great deal. I did some work on the neck to get the action right and finally had to replace a string that I snapped when dismantling. After watching this video, I saw how easy it was. I have learned a lot from your beginners lessons and I hope to really get going from now on. I appreciate your videos as they are easy to follow and make so much sense. God bless you

@JimPankey 11 ай бұрын

I’m glad I could help ☺️

@notmyphirst1462 3 жыл бұрын

My roommate brought her dad’s unused banjo home yesterday and I broke a string trying to tune it, I appreciate the help because I’ve never had to restring an instrument before so I appreciate the resource ten fold.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@tonipeparoni4331 2 жыл бұрын

Did this today for the first time. Thank you for the Guidance and Advice man!

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@spincity4049 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, great tips and advice. Especially the first knot on the tuner. I reckon that helps heaps with tuning! I got a new set of strings for Father’s Day today so me and Jim are putting them on. Thanks mate.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😊

@scottziegler4238 3 жыл бұрын

Always love your practical advice! Feels like sometimes if I don't have 20 banjos and a room just for them, that I'm doing it wrong. I have one banjo and a living room floor and that has always worked for me.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

No amount of gear can make you happy, but playing some tunes on the banjo you have can do wonders!

@writerrad 3 жыл бұрын

after the first bite, you will want more banjos. Nobody who plays can get buy with just one banjo. When I meet banjoists and they ask I tell them I have only (5) not counting the broken old one above the fireplace and th eone on sale at the music store. You get to adore the feel of different banjos as much as you do their sound. Dont put down the folks with 20 banjos, I know a few folks who own more than 100

@jessicaarmentrout1893 7 ай бұрын

I really should have found this video of yours *before* my first time changing strings. I learned a LOT from this one. Thanks again, Jim.

@JimPankey 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jimburns6232 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim that made changing my strings a piece of cake well done

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help ☺️

@billgoodall4648 7 ай бұрын

That was the best. Thanks for your help for my kids new banjo! Almost returned it till I found your video.

@JimPankey 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@cierramc3129 6 ай бұрын

hey!! not my first time re-stringing a banjo but it’s been a while, so this was super helpful! thanks jim :)

@JimPankey 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help 😀

@Daar234 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim! Thank you for your method changing strings. Great video, makes it very easy to follow.

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hacgarimman9660 Жыл бұрын

New to banjo but have been playing acoustic for 20 plus years. What I do is tune up a tone and leave it for 10 min. That beds the string in nice. New to.your channel and it's brilliant! Thank you so much!

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@Deathsex22 3 жыл бұрын

I just started playing banjo and this video was great! I subscribed as well! Keep up the great work!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@Frankgibsoninfo Жыл бұрын

Okay Jim - I just changed my banjo strings - first time since class :) Had to come back for a refresher course! As always, you are the best! Thank you again! (wendy)

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

I knew you could do it!

@Eberdeberdee 3 жыл бұрын

Just yesterday I bought some strings for my son's violin. Well now I going to buy a new set for my banjo too. Thanks for the video Jim😁

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@writerrad 3 жыл бұрын

if u can string that violin and pay for those strings, the banjo will be easy, that fiddle makes brain surgery look easy

@annacollins501 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I have been waiting for!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful

@danhodkinson2615 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim from Oregon. You are an inspiration. Dan.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@wickedella4544 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I just had to do this for the first time.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😊

@jerveman 2 ай бұрын

I just love this guys voice. I feel like I'm sipping a fine bourbon while looking at a sunset on the back porch of somebody's humble abode in heat of summer, with just one ice cube and a lot of simple conversation, while I listen to him! Subscribed, liked, and appreciated!

@JimPankey 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@jerveman 2 ай бұрын

@@JimPankey You're welcome!

@fragrantvagrant6121 3 жыл бұрын

My old strings had literally rusted, so thanks for making this easy!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😊

@petebony4664 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just waiting for my first Banjo to arrive (Brand new so it will almost certainly need setting up properly) and I am finding your tutorial videos extremely helpful. Many thanks and keep 'em coming please!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Keep me posted on your progress 😊

@writerrad 3 жыл бұрын

somewhere Jim has a very nice video about taking the banjo out of the box and setting it up. If you know a music store that deals with banjos or an experienced banjo player, it is worth the money even on an inexpensive model like Jim is showing here, to take it to them and let them take a look at it and make the minor adjustments. My luthier charged me 50 bucks for setting up mine--exactly the one Jim is working with here--including a new bridge and some adjustments of the neck. It sounds altogether different after that adjustment.

@writerrad 3 жыл бұрын

I underline a music store experienced with banjos. Most music stores are guitar stores with a few other things. When I started out years ago I took my first banjo where I took my guitars and a well meaning guy I still know did bad things to my banjo because it was what you would do to a guitar for the same problems. I was very lucky that a very good repairman at the local Guitar Center told me not to take my banjo to the Center but to another music store where the repairman knew what to do with a banjo. Dont be afraid to reach out. Banjo people are super friendly and willing especially for a new recruit. If you dont know banjo players, go out to where either bluegrass or old time music is played in your area even if u have to make a trip and meet people. After more than 20 years and doing playing and performing and writing about the banjo, it is still shocking to me how friendly banjo people are at every level and how helpful and encouraging they are, so do not be shy and welcome to the club of distinction

@alisonb4044 3 жыл бұрын

You made that look so easy Jim!! I always have to wrestle with the loop end for ages to get it to stay on 😖

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Like anything else, the more you do it the easier it gets.

@bamageek205 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Just went through and restrung my banjo. My strings were actually strung underneath the tail piece and back up through the holes. Not sure if it was supposed to be like that but I restung mine to match yours. Thanks for the help!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@matthewt6221 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video, very informative, have a great day

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@haroldrick 2 жыл бұрын

Hadn't changed my own Strings before I tried it couple of days ago and screwed up 2 sets but now this is a lot easier and a great presentation tonight I'll try it again.. Thanks

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes.

@garykaufman8128 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, Jim. Always had the shop change them. Tried myself, broke 2 strings, grrrrr! I'd rather take a whipping!

@Smokkedandslammed 11 ай бұрын

At 35 I picked Banjo as my first instrument, I picked up a 60's-70's Japanese import by the brand of "Orlando" off of Craigslist. No idea of the brand or history of the strings so I figure its like changing the fluids on a new(to me) vehicle, don't know its history so just change it all out lol You are 1 of many people that are gonna help me along my Banjo journey, thank you so much!

@JimPankey 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for letting me help 😀

@lucassolci6180 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this two days ago 😃

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Well shucks... :)

@THETRUTHOR 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! The graphite is so commonly overlooked, even by higher level players. Im a guitarist, first time stringing a banjo. Gratitude!

@JimPankey 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@pietersanders7761 Жыл бұрын

Well, I took the plunge and put a new set of GHS Americana lights on my Ozark. It sounds much better and with your guidance was easier than expected. Thanks, Jim.

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😀

@jmills60 Жыл бұрын

Jim, this is a leap of faith.😂As a guitar player, I like 3 wraps around my pegs. I restrung my banjo for the first time using your method. The strings may have had 1 1/2 wraps. But you haven’t steered me wrong yet. Thanks for the video.

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

With too many wraps there are more chance of getting out of tune. This method locks the string in place.

@jmills60 Жыл бұрын

@@JimPankey after 2 hours she’s holding tight. Old Dog…… New Tricks….. I like it! Thanks again Jim.

@mrwar32zz 3 жыл бұрын

I literally just changed mine, 5 mins ago. I goto your channel to pick up on your cripple creek lessons and boom. You share the video i needed lol

@mrwar32zz 3 жыл бұрын

Does the bridge move? I feel like I may have moved mine unknowingly

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the bridge moves. I actually talk about that in the video. You can also check out my previous video where I talk about setup.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Hope my tips help you next time.

@eugenelayton5231 2 жыл бұрын

I've played guitar since the 1970s and I always change the strings sitting on the floor like you do. 👍

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of room on the floor. 😊

@calebbarricks9199 2 жыл бұрын

Man you have taught me like 7 songs I have been playing for 3 months best thing I ever did wish I could pay you tbh

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

you should start posting some videos of your progress

@Dykstra1979 2 жыл бұрын

Dig the video friend! I just got my first Banjo, a 50s Kay. Had to replace the tuners and bridge. As a guitarist, this is so new! Scribed!

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks. 😀

@donaldabailey1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Jim just wanted to say thanks if not for your teaching I don’t know if I would have got going on the banjo. Your manner of teaching is beyond all the other internet teachers. I started playing almost two years ago, never played an instrument in my life. I live in North Ga. One day I hope to meet you in person. This would be a big deal to me. You make a lot of people very happy.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me teach you. If you’re near Ringgold I’ll be playing at the Depot this Saturday (1/8). :)

@donaldabailey1 2 жыл бұрын

@@JimPankey Hotdog

@donaldabailey1 2 жыл бұрын

@@JimPankey 155 depot street ?

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 😊

@cathywade9242 2 жыл бұрын

I am new at this. your video is very good, clear and close up. Thanks. I did find tuner ninja i can pull up on phone that helps tune. Thanks again. your awesome.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😊

@darknight3412 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked up the Banjo recently. I was tuning it when a string popped on me. I got the new strings and looked for good tutorials on how to restring my new found love. Jim taught me how to not only restring but tune my Banjo in a short video. Thank you very much. I fill Sub for sure

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@goofoffbert Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips! Though I only have left handed strings, your instructions were perfect.

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help ☺️

@pattiejenson910 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent video. I liked the repetition & close up. You took the fear out of the procedure. 😬

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@johnaslin2635 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Jim this is such a helpful Video.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help ☺️

@Mrbenjaboy3555 Жыл бұрын

Found qn old banjo in my Father in laws garage, and ruined my first set of strings trying to change them like my wife does her guitar. Your way looks so much simpler. Ive got 2 more sets ordered so we'll see how it goes. Thank you for making this video, i was on the verge of tears when the strings didnt hold tension at 9pm last night.

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

You’ll get it. Just like playing, stringing takes a little practice.

@MountainHomeJerrel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. My new maple/rosewood bridge arrived today! I lowered the action a fair amount and put on my new light D'Addario strings. Please don't laugh at me. The new strings were color coded with little stickers and for some reason I kept getting lost figuring out which string was supposed to go where. It was a painful half hour of senior moments when I ain't even a senior yet. The banjo came delivered equipped with super cheap quality ball end electric strings. Honestly, what in Sam hill?? The banjo sounds and feels incredible now with the new strings and bridge. Thanks again for your great videos and guides.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

So glad that I can help!

@niallmckenna648 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta say: This is the best banjo string-change video I have found on KZfaq. Quick and doesn't require many tools. Not needing a string winder is a very welcome exclusion. Jim: What might be the disadvantages of not having the string wound around the post 4-5 times like other winding methods that require a string-winder?

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Disadvantage? None that I’m aware of.

@niallmckenna648 3 жыл бұрын

@@JimPankey Well, then I'll just stick with your method! Here's to changing string more often. The instrument sounds so much better after.

@jbryant50yt 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great instruction and encouragement. Scruggs occasionally throws a strum into the middle of a solo (I’m thinking of Cumberland Gap), and I’d like to see you demonstrate that so I could see how it fits into the picking rhythm.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe this’ll help... it’s a video I made for one of my local students. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7KGfayQnsCceKc.html

@SherwoodSchwartz123 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful - thanks for posting.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😅

@hectorgarza6725 Жыл бұрын

I did what u did pulling string up to tighten it better like u said but I recon my strings are old so cool u rock

@LizzetteGwin 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍 thanks Jim 😎

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jackmeoff8305 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Jim

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year!

@4004janice 3 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial EVER!!!!! Thank You!!!!!!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad I can help.

@gregduff1458 3 жыл бұрын

thanks jim. greetings from ireland.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there!

@lorenvguitar614 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and I thank you my friend.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@MrMusic32150 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this video Jim. I'm convinced that, if we were in the same community, we would be hanging out together a lot. I like your string tension "trick" and am wondering if that will work as well with guitar stringing. I suspect it will and will try it when I re-string one of my guitars. Meanwhile, thanks for the tips.

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Totally works for guitat

@georgemcmahill5023 3 жыл бұрын

Dang it Jim i’m a truck driver not a banjo surgeon!! (Star Trek reference)I guess my banjo is really cheap because I went to flip open the tailpiece cover if that’s what it’s called and I noticed there was two screws on each side of it the thing doesn’t actually hinge back there like I thought it did anyway I took the screws off the side and the whole tailpiece popped off so here I am. I guess I’m not changing them one at a time now. Maybe you already explained the anatomy of the banjo in a previous video and I missed it. That’s OK I can probably make it work. Appreciate your videos man

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Oooops... hopefully you get it sorted out.

@conradbennett3251 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa!! That is way better than the crazy amount of winding that I have been doing. Thanks for the tips!!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. 😊

@davidskimin3471 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, great video, I'll try that reverse threading next time. On the 5th string I usually thread the string back through the hole so as it looks like you have a small loop and the cut it on the other side the small loop has a bit of spring in it and it pulls the sharp end into the tuner so you can't stab your hand by accident. I used to use Deering lights but they're hard to get here in N. Ireland since the covid started so I use Vega lights now. Thanks for the great video, stay safe, Davy

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

I used to try to poke that string end back thru the hole, but since doing it this way I’ve not had that end near where I might poke myself with it. Thanks for watching!

@writerrad 3 жыл бұрын

None of those companies make their own strings, but buy strings from string making companies. In fact Deering bought Vega from Martin years ago. Vega lights are probably exactly the same thing as Dearing lights, but maybe there is some deal where the Vega brand name does not belong to Dearing in the United Kingdom as it does in the USA and they still sell strings under that name In the US Dearing no longer markets its own strings but advises people to buy GHS strings. The key thing about strings is the material they are made of and above all the diameter of the string. LOL the key thing is also what you can afford.

@Michael-xz4kt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim you are awsome.

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@ginafraney7159 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so very helpful! 😊

@JimPankey 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hectorgarza6725 Жыл бұрын

I hope new strings got the numbers ok packages I got me banjo I popped a string old strings I’m a try medium I don’t know how to play it but it is fun I want to know it keep rocking

@ffspo 3 жыл бұрын

oh goodie! this means I can try to fix the bad restringing I hacked together a month ago :o)

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

A month... it's probably time. :)

@writerrad 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing other than buying a new banjo is going to make your banjo sound better and feel better than changing the strings if you did a bad job. You should change the strings on banjos about once a month at least if you are practicing and playing enough sometimes more. I know semi professionals who play in local pick up bands who change their strings every week and sometimes twice a week. Learn to do it and you will be surprised what it does for you

@SkeeterMcBeater 3 жыл бұрын

That same graphite trick works for guitars too. Guitar teacher taught me that on my first string change.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@lives4summits 9 ай бұрын

This video is super helpful

@JimPankey 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lives4summits 9 ай бұрын

@@JimPankey it’s the part about how to tuck and wrap the string when putting it on. In all my years of playing I never knew that trick. Makes putting a new string on in a pinch so much easier.

@WaitWhatsMyName 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, youre the best

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

☺️thanks

@robertcox1588 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, thank you again for another very informative video. Do you have any recommendations for a brand of strings and how often should they be changed? I play almost every day and I have had my banjo for over a year. Your efforts are always greatly appreciated!!!

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used all sorts of brands. Just find a gauge you like. I use lights.

@darrellkershaw1514 Жыл бұрын

If your string keeps coming off on the loop end use a capo to hold the string while you tighten with peg. Hope this makes sense and is useful. Thanks for your videos.

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Good tip

@robertkreischer4195 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, I just restringed my banjo for the first time and I'm having trouble with the 5th string staying in tune. Do strings stretch? Also, I heard you can get a geared 5th string tuner. Would you recommend that?

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Strings do stretch, but those friction tuners can slip (there’s a little screw you can tighten). Geared tuner is certainly a better option.

@vicpurvis5884 2 жыл бұрын

Just another dumb question about strings, what do the numbers on the string package signify other than gauge and do they have any effect on the tone? Also, what order do you need to place them in. I have the Deering premium medium strings with a goodtime 2

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Numbers indicate gauge. Should say on the pack which strings go where. Usually the first and fifth will be a smaller gauge. 2,3,4 will get increasingly larger.

@kevinfay4062 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a highly informative and well done video. I haven't tried my banjo yet but I just completely restrung a beater guitar for one of my wife's students in about 20 minutes and only stabbed myself twice...

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@MartinGieser Жыл бұрын

I hope I can do this no one in my hometown can change with out a big wait or knows how thanks for vid

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@johnmccabe7258 15 күн бұрын

A gentleman amazing banjo player

@JimPankey 14 күн бұрын

Thank you

@DaveCaulkins Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim, very helpful. Question for you. What is behind certain strings going sharp after being turned to pitch repeatedly? Any thoughts would help thanks.

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

Good question! I wish I had an answer. Usually strings go flat...

@jimmilton9682 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, what brand of strings do you recommend I get for my open back banjo? The ones that came with it are horrible and need to be replaced

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Martin, D’Addario, GHS… any of those should be fine

@DarkWallay 3 жыл бұрын

I recently bought my banjo, snapped a string and I felt horrible. Thanks for helping me fix it.

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@jeffdavies9099 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim from UK.Helpful video as always.Can you post a video on cleaning and maintaining a banjo.My banjo metal parts are tarnished and dull.Dont want to keep taking head tension brackets off.Sure could use some advice how to keep it looking like your RK.Thanks

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

Well.... I'd do that, but honestly, I've never cleaned any of my banjos. The one in this video is clean because it's brand new. The others I play are tarnished and dirty. I've never been that particular about keeping on shiny; shiny shows fingerprints - tarnished just shows use.

@marinevet7273 Жыл бұрын

Jim, thank you for making this simple enough for even ME! Do you have a current string set preference for your resonator /bluegrass and open back Clawhammer banjos

@JimPankey Жыл бұрын

GHS PF110 for bluegrass GHS PF200 for clawhammer

@jimtucknott8139 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim. Thanks for this technique. I now always use it when restringing. Will it work for friction pegs as well as geared? Stay safe, Jim

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Totally!

@cliffsurridge7259 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always thank you. What does the graphite do at the nut?

@JimPankey 3 жыл бұрын

It allows the string to slide easily thru the nut and improves tuning stability.

@paulinefoote3408 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks for the information. I am a beginner and re-stringing my 5 string banjo. They are DAddario strings with coloured tags on each string silver, green black, red and purple. They dont have any notation about which order to put them on. Ive looked on the manufactures site but cant see a colour guide for the Banjo strings. Do you know ?

@JimPankey 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe this will help. There's a picture of the back of the pack there that has the colors: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/J60--daddario-j60-nickel-wound-banjo-strings-009-020-light-5-str