Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:58 pm
I've done a fair bit of experimentation on my 19 fret and settled on .011", .015", .027"(Wound) and either .038"(W) or .040"(W) for EADG (Irish Tuning). A few players I know prefer a lower tension action on the right hand and use about .010" and .013" for E and A.
Be aware that most off-the-shelf tenor banjo string sets are sized for tenor tuning (ADGC - a 4th higher than Irish tuning) and the tension will be a bit low if you tune down to Irish tuning, so it is probably best to buy individuals.
Be aware that most off-the-shelf tenor banjo string sets are sized for tenor tuning (ADGC - a 4th higher than Irish tuning) and the tension will be a bit low if you tune down to Irish tuning, so it is probably best to buy individuals.