D'Addario EJ60 5-String Banjo Strings - Light

Name: D'Addario EJ60 5-String Banjo Strings - Light
Brand: D'Addario
SKU: 160
Price: 5.99 USD
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America's favorite light gauge 5-string banjo set

EJ60

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The D'Addario EJ60 is a light gauge set for 5-string banjo, built from high carbon, tin-plated steel wire with a nickel-plated steel wound string. It's one of D'Addario's most popular banjo gauges, offering an ideal balance of tone and projection for bluegrass and folk players alike.

The nickel-plated steel wrap gives you a bright tone, a smooth feel under the fingers, and a long playing life. Loop end construction means the set fits virtually any 5-string banjo tailpiece, so restringing is quick and hassle-free.

Every D'Addario set is designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at the company's New York production facility, which is why players count on them for set-to-set consistency.

Light gauge 5-string banjo set
Gauges: .009, .010, .013, .020 nickel wound, .009
High carbon, tin-plated steel with nickel-plated steel wound string
Loop end construction for universal fit
Uncoated, round wound
Made in the USA

Included in the package are:

D'Addario EJ60 5-String Banjo Strings - Light

One set of 5-string banjo strings

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D'Addario EJ60 5-String Banjo Strings - Light

$5.99

Balanced Tone And Projection

One of D'Addario's most popular 5-string banjo gauges, the EJ60 hits the sweet spot between tonal warmth and cutting projection. It's a natural fit for bluegrass breaks and folk accompaniment alike.

Fits Virtually Any Banjo

Loop end construction gives the set a universal fit on 5-string banjo tailpieces. No guesswork, no adapters — just string it up and play.

Smooth Feel, Long Life

The nickel-plated steel wound string feels smooth under the fingers and holds up over time. You get a bright voice that lasts well past the first few sessions.

Light Gauge Set

A light gauge 5-string banjo set measuring .009, .010, .013, .020 nickel wound, and .009.

High Carbon Steel Core

The plain strings use high carbon, tin-plated steel wire for strength and consistency.

Nickel-Plated Steel Wound

The wound string features a nickel-plated steel wrap for bright tone and a smooth playing surface.

Loop End Construction

Loop ends fit standard 5-string banjo tailpieces for a universal, hassle-free installation.

Round Wound Build

Round wound construction on the wrapped string delivers the familiar bite and clarity banjo players expect.

Uncoated Strings

These strings are uncoated, keeping the natural feel and attack of plain and nickel-wound steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Specs & Support

• Gauge: Light

• Instrument: 5-String Banjo

• String Gauges: Plain Steel .009, .010, .013, Nickel Wound .020, Plain Steel .009

• Number of Strings: 5

• Set Type: Sets

• Wrap Material: Nickel-Plated Steel

• Plain String Material: High Carbon, Tin-Plated Steel

• Construction: Round Wound

• End Type: Loop End

• Coating: Uncoated

• Ideal For: Bluegrass, Folk

• Country of Origin: Made in the USA (New York)