Banjo won t stay in tune

A number of our customers often come to us and say "my banjo won't stay in tune". ... 99 times out of 100 the problem is simply that the screw which holds the tuning peg has become too loose. To fix this you just need to tighten the screw which runs through each tuning peg. Don't crank down the tension.

1. How often do you have to tune a banjo?
2. What tuning should a banjo be in?

How often do you have to tune a banjo?

Banjo strings can last 3-5 years, but some musicians prefer to change them as often as once a month or once every couple of weeks.

What tuning should a banjo be in?

The most common banjo type is a 5 string banjo and has a standard tuning in open G - the notes from the 5th string to the 1st are G, D, G, B, D.