jmcseals SEALS

Sandra,

My grandfather has played the banjo for over 30 years. I called him for
advice on this situation. Here goes:

Yes, reversing the strings is what you need to do. However, the fifth
string peg (the shortest string, with the peg on the side) will need a new
home. <g> Easy as drilling a new hole on the opposite side for the fifth
peg. It should make sense if you are looking at the actual banjo. I think
you said this was a borrowed banjo, but if you could get your hands on a
used one, I think it would be easier than trying to find a lefty.

Hope this makes sense and helps!
Jennifer







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In a message dated 5/3/03 10:00:56 AM, jmcseals@... writes:

<< Yes, reversing the strings is what you need to do. However, the fifth
string peg (the shortest string, with the peg on the side) will need a new
home. <g> Easy as drilling a new hole on the opposite side for the fifth
peg. >>

The whole fretboard is shaped toward that string. It's wider from that
string down. Maybe on some banjos it's not that way, though.

Sandra

jmcseals SEALS

Hmmm...dunno then! :) Sounds like He'll do well enough to get the feel of
it and then I guess the answer is hunting down a used one that is reasonably
priced. I'll ask my grandfather if he knows of any good sources next time I
talk to him. He may have something useful to pass along!

Jennifer






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