u/Accomplished-Limit44

Hi,

I’m underway trying to spruce up an old banjo I got for $50. Nothing crazy, just replacing tuners, bridge and strings.

I’m trying to install nylgut strings but a couple have snapped while trying to get them to tune.

My primary banjo has nylgut and I’ve tied them exactly the same- hoop at the end to hook the bridge. Any suggestions on how to do this better/properly?

You can see int the pictures where I’ve resorted to big knots instead of loops because the loops broke while tuning…

Hello,

I recently purchased an old banjo I thought would be fun to get setup as a bit of a beater.

One of the tuning pegs doesn’t go past a certain point and I’m unable to tighten it all the way. I’ll be turning and the tension will increase to a certain point and then will stop moving. To remedy, I was able to just put the string in and turn in the other direction however I would like to figure out a long term solution. Should I grease it? Any ideas would be appreciated.