{"product_id":"aquila-5-string-banjo-set-light-6b","title":"Aquila 6B New Nylgut 5-String Banjo Strings Light Tension","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Aquila 6B is the light tension variant of Aquila's all-New Nylgut 5-string banjo set - the choice for players who prefer a more relaxed, comfortable playing feel without sacrificing the warm, organic tonal character that makes Nylgut such a compelling alternative to standard nylon or carbon synthetic banjo strings. All five strings are made from Aquila's proprietary New Nylgut compound - a precision plastic blend of three different components engineered to achieve a density similar to pure gut, producing a tone with the warm, articulate, ready attack and natural resonance of traditional gut strings while offering the durability, consistency, and humidity stability that gut cannot provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUntil the mid-twentieth century, old-style banjo strings were made from gut - a material of centuries-long use with a warm, immediate tonal character fundamentally different from nylon. Aquila's New Nylgut was developed specifically to replicate those acoustic qualities in a modern synthetic material, with moisture absorption of less than 0.1% versus nylon's 2.0% for significantly more stable tuning across varying conditions. The lighter tension of the 6B makes this set particularly well-suited to players with a lighter touch, those new to the banjo, or players seeking easier playability and a softer, warmer tonal response. Ideal for old-time, folk, and classical-style banjo players who want the organic, gut-like tonal character of Aquila New Nylgut in the most comfortable and playable tension available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll five strings in New Nylgut compound - a precision three-component blend engineered to match gut density - delivers the warm, articulate, ready attack and natural resonance of traditional gut strings in a durable, consistent synthetic material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight tension provides a more relaxed, comfortable playing feel well-suited to players with a lighter touch, new players building hand strength, and anyone who prefers easier fretting and a softer tonal response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture absorption of less than 0.1% versus nylon's 2.0% ensures significantly more stable tuning across varying humidity conditions - a meaningful practical advantage for any performing banjoist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot common nylon or carbon (fluorocarbon\/PVDF) - New Nylgut's higher density and unique material composition produces a richer, warmer tone than nylon while avoiding the metallic character of carbon strings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDBGDG standard 5-string tuning in all-Nylgut construction for a consistent, balanced tonal character across the complete set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Aquila 6B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: New Nylgut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with: 5-string banjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning: DBGDG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension: Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: New Nylgut (all 5 strings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 6B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513817247965,"sku":"58125","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0367\/8045\/files\/Aquila-Banjo-New-Nylgut-416x416.jpg?v=1790125095","url":"https:\/\/www.acousticcentre.com.au\/products\/aquila-5-string-banjo-set-light-6b","provider":"Acoustic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}