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Most companies that make guitar strings and mandolin string also make banjo strings. The banjo is an instrument that originated in West Africa and was introduced to America by the slaves in the 1800s. The banjo has a round body that looks kind of like a tambourine and a long neck with several frets on it. Its body is made out of leather stretched over a round hoop.

A banjo can have anywhere from four to nine strings but the common modern day banjo has five strings. The banjo is a difficult instrument to play because of its five-string format. Recently a new six stringed banjo was introduced. The six stringed banjos can be played exactly like a guitar making it easy for guitar players to cross over. However, the five stringed banjos have a very particular sound to it that is lacking in the six stringed versions.

The banjo can be used for all styles of music such as jazz, country, bluegrass and folk music. Many contemporary rock musicians have been experimenting with banjos in their songs. Because of the banjos drum like body, it is often used to keep the rhythm in songs that do not have percussion. Banjo strings are usually made from wound nickel or steel. Many strings also come with a protective polymer coating.

Where to Buy Banjo Strings
You can buy banjo strings at your local music store. Most stores that sell stringed musical instruments also sell strings. You can also find several different brands of strings on the Internet. There are many websites that sell strings for various instruments such as guitars, mandolins and banjos. Many karaoke shops and websites also sell strings and other equipment for musical instruments.