Those are known as "no knot" tail pieces and are perfectly normal although they are mostly used on banjos that aren't looking for the 'bright' blue grass sound. They give a thumpier sound that old timey claw hammer and frailing players prefer. You can always change them out and add a waverly style tail piece if you want that brighter sound.
Thanks for this. As I might get a banjo
Your just watching banjo re string videos
So helpful! Thank you!
hi should the top-heavy string be higher than the rest thanks for the video
thanks! :)
What is the Milwaukee model of your drill or ratchet and what speed do you have it set to?
Can I use gauge 10-46 electric guitar strings for my 6 string banjo?
It could work, but we do sell sets of strings specifically for banjitar: www.long-mcquade.com/13516/Guitars/Strings/Gold-Tone/Banjitar-String-Set.htm
My Gretsch banjo does not have a tailpiece on top. It just goes stright from the hooks to the bridge. Is this unusual? Sorry im new to banjos
Mine has no place for"downward pressure either.
Those are known as "no knot" tail pieces and are perfectly normal although they are mostly used on banjos that aren't looking for the 'bright' blue grass sound. They give a thumpier sound that old timey claw hammer and frailing players prefer. You can always change them out and add a waverly style tail piece if you want that brighter sound.
Thanks for the tip
Is the head of the banjo supposed to be loose?
No
Can you add real vintage strings to an older Banjo? Or will they snap?
We don't see the benefit of adding old "vintage" strings to a banjo.