This question requires a little clarification because there are two types of six string banjos. One has six strings of roughly equal length and are typically tuned like a guitar (or one of the guitar alternative tunings). The other type of six string banjo has 5 long strings and a drone string. read more
One has six strings of roughly equal length and are typically tuned like a guitar (or one of the guitar alternative tunings). The other type of six string banjo has 5 long strings and a drone string. The extra string is usually (but not always) an extra string tuned lower than the five other long strings. read more