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Restring A Banjo

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Thread flat end of a loop end banjo string through the bridge
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Line loop end of string up with lip on end of banjo bridge
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Gently pull banjo string loop around lip on bridge
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Pull banjo string through hole in tuning machine
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Give yourself about 3 inches of slack on the string at around the 5th fret to ensure you have enough string for a few winds around the tuning machine post
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Tighten string through post by turning tuning machine
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Leave some slack after a few winds of machine
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Cut off excess slack of string with wire cutter
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Continue to gently tighten string into place then tune
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