Jens Kruger Banjo Masterclass - Fretting The 5th String

by David Bandrowski

Jens Kruger debunks the the theory that you should not fret the 5th string on a 5 string banjo. Instead, watch this video to learn how to use it to your advantage and take your playing to a new level!

Jens is playing the new Deering White Lotus: https://www.deeringbanjos.com/products/deering-white-lotus-5-string-banjo

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