https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/how-to-change-banjo-strings-banjo-beginner
Change them strangs, or strings…however you say it.
Discuss the Banjo lesson: How to Change Banjo Strings
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Seems like every time I change my strings, I resort back to this video just to make sure I do it right. Nice guide for doing so!
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When do I know when to change my strings? I have about 100 hours on mine.
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I’ve always been told about every three months. Others here might have better suggestions!
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That’s plenty of hours. Change them strangs 
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I did about 3 days ago. It went better than I thought it would.
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Can you use Jake’s method for changing mandolin strings on the banjo?
That is:
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Luthier’s knot: and
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first attaching the string to the tailpiece and then putting it through the hole in the post (in other words, work from the tail piece to the peghead).
Thanks for any advice.
Mandolin strings on the banjo? Why I suppose you could.
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I didn’t ask about using mandolin strings on a banjo. I asked about the process of putting new banjo strings on a banjo. Let me try to rephrase the question: can you use Jake’s method, and use a luthier’s knot on banjo strings and attach the string to the tail piece first and then attaching it through the post?
Sorry if i wasn’t clear.
English is funny, dude. Your original post makes sense now with the context, lol.
Sure, anything with a post can have a luthier’s knot. I prefer the method I teach, however. Either is fine.
Thanks, Ben.
