D'Addario EJ55 5-String Banjo Strings - Medium (10-23)

The D'Addario EJ55 is a medium-gauge 5-string banjo set built around a phosphor bronze wound 4th string and plain steel 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th strings, giving players the classic combination of warm low-end presence and bright, articulate top strings that banjo playing demands.

Gauged at .010-.023, the set strikes a comfortable balance between playing tension and volume, holding tuning reliably through fast rolls, picking patterns, and clawhammer technique alike. Ideal for open-back and resonator 5-string banjos, the EJ55 is a dependable, all-round choice for bluegrass, old-time, and folk players who want consistent tone and long-lasting performance.

Features

• Phosphor bronze wound 4th string delivers warm, present low end that complements the set's brighter plain steel strings.
• Plain steel 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th strings give the crisp, cutting attack that classic banjo rolls and picking patterns demand.
• Medium gauge set (.010-.023) offers comfortable playing tension with confident volume and projection.
• Precision-wound construction from D'Addario delivers consistent intonation and reliable tuning stability string to string.
• Suited to open-back and resonator 5-string banjos alike, giving players a dependable, all-round tone for bluegrass, old-time, and clawhammer styles.

Specs

• Type: 5-string banjo strings
• Gauge: Medium (.010-.023)
• 1st string: .010 plain steel
• 2nd string: .012 plain steel
• 3rd string: .016 plain steel
• 4th string: .023 phosphor bronze wound
• 5th string: .010 plain steel
• Material: Phosphor bronze and plain steel
• Brand: D'Addario
• Model: EJ55