Nylgut strings.... - Minstrel Banjo2024-03-28T18:55:20Zhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/forum/topics/nylgut-strings?commentId=2477478%3AComment%3A147817&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have a set of Nylgut string…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-05-21:2477478:Comment:1477362016-05-21T01:01:00.743ZBrian Kimererhttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/BrianKimerer
<p>I have a set of Nylgut strings on my Fairbanks & Cole A-scale that I put on it in 2002. They are showing no signs of wear or any other problems. I play the banjo often.</p>
<p>I have a set of Nylgut strings on my Fairbanks & Cole A-scale that I put on it in 2002. They are showing no signs of wear or any other problems. I play the banjo often.</p> Ok, good to know. I will keep…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-05-20:2477478:Comment:1478172016-05-20T23:13:23.078ZRoberta Perkinshttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/RobertaPerkins
<p>Ok, good to know. I will keep watch for weak areas. </p>
<p>Ok, good to know. I will keep watch for weak areas. </p> I changed a set of 7 year old…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-05-20:2477478:Comment:1478472016-05-20T22:44:56.247ZStrumeliahttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/Strumelia
<p>I changed a set of 7 year old nylgut strings once, thinking it would surely make a sound improvement to have fresh ones on . It made no discernible difference at all. I now will change one string IF I see it has nicks/wear in it near the nut or bridge...but only if I'm going to a music fest or a gig. But no, I dont think they go 'dead' like metal strings seem to.</p>
<p>I changed a set of 7 year old nylgut strings once, thinking it would surely make a sound improvement to have fresh ones on . It made no discernible difference at all. I now will change one string IF I see it has nicks/wear in it near the nut or bridge...but only if I'm going to a music fest or a gig. But no, I dont think they go 'dead' like metal strings seem to.</p> Yeah, it looks like she's/he'…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-05-20:2477478:Comment:1477322016-05-20T22:24:03.845ZRoberta Perkinshttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/RobertaPerkins
<p>Yeah, it looks like she's/he's saying "I'm ready! What's the hold up, Dad! Mom!" Been hanging close to that edge. I bet he/she takes off when I'm not tuned it:-) One is a bit smaller than the other and doesn't appear to be in any big hurry to take off:-) </p>
<p>Yeah, it looks like she's/he's saying "I'm ready! What's the hold up, Dad! Mom!" Been hanging close to that edge. I bet he/she takes off when I'm not tuned it:-) One is a bit smaller than the other and doesn't appear to be in any big hurry to take off:-) </p> I watched the cam the last tw…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-05-20:2477478:Comment:1479412016-05-20T21:37:40.095ZChris Prietohttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
I watched the cam the last two days hoping to watch the lil dood take flight but not flight, maybe I will tune in again :)
I watched the cam the last two days hoping to watch the lil dood take flight but not flight, maybe I will tune in again :) Hey, Thanks everyone! This he…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-05-20:2477478:Comment:1478132016-05-20T20:57:12.499ZRoberta Perkinshttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/RobertaPerkins
<p>Hey, Thanks everyone! This helps. I've had mine for about 2 1/2 years. I have spares, just keep them in case one gets broken...</p>
<p> This is apart from my question. I have been watching the eagle cam: <a href="http://www.eagles.org/dceaglecam/" target="_blank">http://www.eagles.org/dceaglecam/</a> at the National Arboretum. I just have to share this. I have been watching the eaglets/almost eagles now since shortly after they hatched. The one is rearing to go....testing it's wings and…</p>
<p>Hey, Thanks everyone! This helps. I've had mine for about 2 1/2 years. I have spares, just keep them in case one gets broken...</p>
<p> This is apart from my question. I have been watching the eagle cam: <a href="http://www.eagles.org/dceaglecam/" target="_blank">http://www.eagles.org/dceaglecam/</a> at the National Arboretum. I just have to share this. I have been watching the eaglets/almost eagles now since shortly after they hatched. The one is rearing to go....testing it's wings and jumping around the nest...they are about as big as their parents...</p> I have a set of nylgut string…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-05-20:2477478:Comment:1477292016-05-20T20:33:31.704ZTom Taggarthttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/TomTaggart
<p>I have a set of nylgut strings on my banjo for 2 years and they still seem to be going strong.</p>
<p>I have a set of nylgut strings on my banjo for 2 years and they still seem to be going strong.</p> I was under the impression th…tag:minstrelbanjo.ning.com,2016-05-20:2477478:Comment:1477252016-05-20T19:15:47.561ZChris Prietohttp://minstrelbanjo.ning.com/profile/caprieto
<p>I was under the impression that they never really did need a changing. But I am not sure about that so I too would like to know.<br/><br/>One of my gourd banjos that i take camping and hiking and stuff has a set and they all look in good shape except for the wound string which is tarnished a bit and is a nice rosy shade of copper where my finger strikes it. It's a beater tho, been hit with everything from pig grease and beer to rain and snow and held over the fire quite a few times</p>
<p>I was under the impression that they never really did need a changing. But I am not sure about that so I too would like to know.<br/><br/>One of my gourd banjos that i take camping and hiking and stuff has a set and they all look in good shape except for the wound string which is tarnished a bit and is a nice rosy shade of copper where my finger strikes it. It's a beater tho, been hit with everything from pig grease and beer to rain and snow and held over the fire quite a few times</p>