Detail 01
10-12-16-23-10 gauges
This is the supplied five-string medium .010 gauge sequence.
Product detailSKU #1500000220906
MartinVega Banjo V740 Monel Wound 5 Strings Medium 10
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For five-string banjo, the Vega V740 is a medium .010 Monel set in 10-12-16-23-10 gauges. Its Monel construction is naturally corrosion-resistant and described as long-lasting. Sonically, Martin positions it around a warm, natural voice, strong mids, and a rich, driving sound that retains brilliance and clarity. It is a practical restringing option when you want those stated tonal traits alongside the supplied medium-gauge configuration and the handling Martin describes as highly playable.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Five-string banjo restringing with the 10-12-16-23-10 medium-gauge configuration.
- Players seeking a warm, natural banjo tone with strong mids, clarity, and brilliance.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Monel construction
Monel is naturally corrosion-resistant and is described as long-lasting.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your banjo uses five strings and that the 10-12-16-23-10 medium-gauge layout is the one you need.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the V740 gauges?
The V740 gauges are 10-12-16-23-10.
02What material is used for the V740 strings?
They are Monel-wound strings; the Monel is naturally corrosion-resistant.
