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D'Addario J63i Irish Tenor Banjo Strings, Nickel, 9-30

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  • <p>D'Addario J63i banjo sets are designed for the Irish Tenor Banjo, typically tuned in fifths and played with a "plectrum" picking style. </p><p>D'Addario banjo strings are trusted by legends like Ralph Stanley, Rob McCoury, Ron Block, Alison Brown, and more, for their authentic tone and reliable performance. They are made from the highest quality plain steel, stainless steel, nickel plated steel and phosphor bronze and available in a wide variety of gauges.</p><p>D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, environmentally friendly packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.<p>
  • Designed for the Irish Tenor Banjo
  • Loopend construction for universal fit
  • Nickelplated steel for bright tone, smooth feel and long life
  • Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
  • String Gauges: Plain Steel .012, .016, Nickel Wound .024, .036


Product Description

D'Addario Nickel Wound Irish Tenor Banjo 012-036

From the Manufacturer

D'Addario J63i banjo sets are designed for the Irish Tenor Banjo, typically tuned in fifths and played with a "plectrum" picking style.

D'Addario banjo strings are trusted by legends like Ralph Stanley, Rob McCoury, Ron Block, Alison Brown, and more, for their authentic tone and reliable performance. They are made from the highest quality plain steel, stainless steel, nickel plated steel and phosphor bronze and available in a wide variety of gauges.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.


invisible
2025-09-05 14:07:07
These strings are heavier than the light weight banjo strings I'd use for normal tuning. Irish banjo music that I'm learning now is played with the banjo tuned down a fourth from usual so that strings are GDAE instead of CGDA. The slightly heavier strings mean that the low G doesn't flap around and bang so much and in general playing is more stable. They sound good in usual playing positions. Even so with this banjo I do have a bit of a problem adjusting the bridge so everything is in tune at the 12th fret.
Mark Clemens
2025-08-30 16:19:28
I have D'Addario strings for my guitar for decades and was pleased to see that a set of these was much less that a set of guitar strings. I am new to banjo, so I can't compare to other brands but the strings sound great on my 17 fret Irish tenor banjo. My banjo came with strings meant to be tuned like a viola and they did not sound right tuned to GDAE. These are a big improvement.
Michael Duffy
2025-07-17 16:56:28
Irish tenor banjo strings a difficult balancing act. I find the first and second strings too light in some sets while third and fourth strings are just right. In other sets the reverse is true. Hard to find the "just right" Goldilocks set. Some tuning issues arise also with wide differences in string diameter but a very conservative approach can give a "blah" tone. The D'Addario medium set does function well, tunes easily and holds tune well. Because of ease of tuning I recommend them to beginner tenor players.
Jorge Barbarosa
2025-06-18 18:27:03
These are my favorites, in both quality and price. I like the heavier .012 A string, some prefer the .010, that is a personal preference. But gauges aside, these are nice.I cannot speak to durability because strings on fretted instruments all have a finite lifecycle. Typically, if I am playing and practicing with any regularity and for long durations of time, a set of strings can last anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks. The casual player would probably be able to get a couple of months at least. Perhaps even 3. That is not a derogatory hit on string brands... but merely a fact of physics and tolerances.
ceolsidhe
2025-06-09 12:53:31
I've always used D'Addario strings on my other banjos, mando and fiddle, so now on tenor banjo. They are the best! They last longer, don't stretch out falsely, and give me a solid note sound to stay in tune! I know these will last me longer than other brands that I have tried!
Ezra Stevens
2025-06-03 12:54:07
I ordered two sets, the top string snapped out of both sets while installing, at first I thought it was something I was doing wrong and then I used a string from 1934 and it installed just fine, so it wasn't my fault. Probably won't be ordering again.
Humberto Trevino
2025-05-22 17:44:26
daddario is my favourite brand, very trustful, i use the same brand on other instruments, but for my irish tenor banjo it was kind of the only option, and i dont regret getting them, they sound awesome, i love them
frettedstrings
2025-03-04 14:02:41
I haven't finished restoring the banjo, yet.
Ver-Braucher
2025-02-11 15:34:47
Ich habe ein altes Banjo hergerichtet. Diese Saiten darauf entwickeln den typischen Banjosound, wenn das Fell entsprechend gespannt ist, und sind angenehm unter den Fingern.
Mondo
2025-01-29 11:14:57
These strings do exactly what they should. Good price. Honest,quality, product.
片岡　正二郎
2025-01-23 18:28:17
テナーバンジョーと表記にありますが、こらはテナーバンジョーの弦ではありません。テナーバンジョーよりもネックの長いアイリッシュバンジョーのものでゲージがあいません。困ったものです。３セットも買ってしまいました。担当者の方はちゃんとしてください。
martin Sheehan
2025-01-10 16:59:54
Good product
Dr. William Roberts
2025-01-08 18:24:08
Good value