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Aquila New Nylgut AQ-1B Banjo Strings - Medium Tension DBGDG Set of 5 (4th Red Series String) – Clear, Superior Tone and Stable Tuning for 5-String Banjos

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Features

  • SUPERIOR SOUND: New Nylgut strings outperform traditional nylon and PVDF, delivering enhanced tone clarity, sustain, and projection ideal for bluegrass, folk, and old-time banjo styles.
  • GUT-LIKE TONE: Produces a sweet, warm, and rich sound with the authentic feel of natural gut, offering a classic playing experience for both beginners and professionals.
  • STABLE TUNING: Moisture-resistant synthetic composite material ensures tuning consistency and long-term stability even under changing temperature and humidity conditions.
  • PRECISE INTONATION: Varying string densities provide perfectly balanced tension and improved fret accuracy across the entire fingerboard for clean, accurate notes.
  • POWERFUL PROJECTION: Exclusive Red Series 4th string increases material weight while maintaining gauge, enhancing brightness, clarity, and volume without added tension.
  • VERSATILE PLAY: Designed for 5-string banjos and suitable for both left- and right-handed musicians, perfect for studio recording, stage performance, or daily practice.

Description

The world’s most renowned ukulele string maker introduces new Nylgut strings and is Aquila’s first product to be developed in house to be its own proprietary design. Nylgut strings were developed by blending three different synthetic components to make a composite material that sounds better and stays in tune better than standard nylon strings, but with the feel and playability of genuine gut. An added feature of this exclusive composite material is that is was designed to absorb less moisture than other strings; which greatly improves intonation and tuning accuracy. Compared to standard Nylon strings, New Nylgut strings have a density similar to gut, but provides an even more refined sound; eliminating the characteristic metallic-like tones often found in other synthetic designs. For the best sounding synthetic gut string that still gives the player the feel of genuine gut, Aquila New Nylgut are the perfect choice!

Brand: Aquila


Size: Medium


Color: Clear


Item dimensions L x W x H: 4.29 x 4.29 x 0.12 inches


Top Material Type: New Nylgut


Back Material Type: Gut Wood


String Material Type: Gut


Finish Type: Polished


Instrument: Banjo


Item Weight: 9.07 g


Brand Name: Aquila


Instrument: Banjo


Set Name: AQUILA 1B 5-STRING BANJO STRING SET


Manufacturer: Aquila


UPC: 688382046474


Global Trade Identification Number: 74


Manufacturer Part Number: AQ-1B


Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous


Model Name: Red Series


Model Number: AQ-1B


Warranty Description: 1 year limited.


Item Type Name: Aquila New Nylgut AQ-1B Banjo Strings – Medium Tension DBGDG - Set of 5 (4th Red Series String)


Included Components: 1 x Aquila New Nylgut AQ-1B Medium Tension DBGDG 4th Red Series Banjo Strings 5-Piece Set


Instrument Size: Medium


Item Dimensions: 4.29 x 4.29 x 0.12 inches


Item Weight: 9.07 g


Top Material Type: New Nylgut


Back Material Type: Gut Wood


String Material Type: Gut


Body Material Type: New Nylgut


Color: Clear


Finish Type: Polished


Operation Mode: Manual


Number of Strings: 5


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great feel and sound
Style: Banjo Medium Tension
I put these on my fretless banjo and they sound and feel great. Nice warm sound and hold tuning decently well for nylon strings.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024 by Matt Worsham
    • Old timey banjo sound
Style: Banjo Medium Tension
Great strings. Just what I wanted. Easy on the fingers and good sound. It takes awhile for the strings to stretch in tune but no biggie. I would buy them again.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024 by All One Music
    • The go-to name for nylgut banjo strings
Style: Banjo Medium Tension
I've had a few sets of Aquila nylgut strings on my 5-string clawhammer banjo, but this is the first time I've tried with the red 4th string. The red fourth really helps balance the feel with the other strings. With the red 4th string I'm able to tune that string to D (open G tuning), or down to C, and even down to B without the string getting really floppy and loose feeling. If you want to tune any lower than that, I suggest looking at some low tension string sets instead. The texture and color of the red string is different, but I don't notice any difference in the texture when I am striking the string with my fingernail. Nylgut is much less forgiving than steel strings and any sharp edge that the string comes in contact may cause it to break. This can happen at the nut, the bridge, or the tailpiece if it has sharp edges (as another reviewer noted) . I have not had any issues using these on my banjo with a "no-knot" tailpiece. an occasional broken string while changing these strings is not uncommon for me and I suggest people new to nylgut to get at least two sets in case you break one in the learning process. I've noticed that these strings last a pretty long time, but when they are starting to die they will often have some intonation problems when fretting up the neck. I used to think it was an issue with my banjo setup, but now when I encounter it I know its time for a string change. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019 by john uzzardo
    • Good quality.
Style: Banjo Medium Tension
Good quality, classic "spooky" sound. Unfortunately mine snapped after very little playing, but that was my fault and not the strings'.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024 by Rex Jolles
    • Heavenly sounds
Style: Banjo Medium Tension
Once they settle in, sweet sounds
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024 by Huy
    • Broken without adding barely any tension.
Style: Banjo Medium Tension
These strings break before you can even get the banjo in tune. Wast of money.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025 by Poor fit
    • I wanted these strings to work and they did
Style: Banjo Medium Tension
I was interested in these strings and wanted to try them. After reading some of the reviews i was expecting to brake some strings. But i did not. I used medium strings and a good tuner. I like the sound and im impressed with the strings. I will buy them again. They did stretch alot but that was expected. After all was said and done, the banjo stays in tune. My banjo has a metal tail piece and tying the loops was not a problem. The product describes colored strings, but the strings are not colored, only the tips are colored and there is no white string. The fourth string is completely red. I like these strings so much im going to buy 3 more sets ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021 by James j.
    • Great feel
Style: Banjo Medium Tension
These strings have a great feel and sound; however (and I understand that this happens with many brands) the lightest string for the pip kept snapping when I got it to the right pitch. I’ve just been keeping it a couple of step down and like it so that where it’s staying.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2023 by plastic history

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