D'Addario J57 5-String Banjo Strings, Nickel, Custom Medium, 11-22

by D'Addario

Product Features

• D'Addario's heaviest gauge of 5-string banjo strings, delivers increased resistance and projection
• Loopend construction for universal fit
• Nickelplated steel for bright tone, smooth feel and long life
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Plain Steel .011, .012, .013, Nickel Wound .022, Plain Steel .011
• D'Addario J57 5-String Banjo Strings, Nickel, Custom Medium

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006IQNDY
• Item model number: J57
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #887 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #4 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories > Banjo Accessories

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

J57, D'Addario's heaviest 5-string banjo set, delivers maximum volume and resistance for heavy picking. Loopend construction for universal fit.

D'Addario banjo strings are trusted by legends like Ralph Stanley, Rob McCoury, Ron Block, Alison Brown, and more, for their authentic tone and reliable performance. They are made from the highest quality plain steel, stainless steel, nickel plated steel and phosphor bronze and available in a wide variety of gauges.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Product Description

D'Addario 5-string banjo sets are the Player's Choice for many professional bluegrass musicians. They are made from the highest quality plain steel and nickel plated steel wound strings, and available in a wide variety of gauges.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CUSTOM!, March 4, 2011

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This review is from: D'Addario J57 5-String Banjo Strings, Nickel, Custom Medium, 11-22 (Electronics)

great strings, but remember ('cus I was not paying attention when I bought them) they say CUSTOM, the third string is very thin and takes getting used to... other than that clean and crisp!