What is Crowe Spacing?
Have you ever heard of the term “Crowe spacing”? It refers to a banjo which has strings that are equally spaced, except at the bridge where they are one eighth of an inch further apart. Each string is therefore 1/32-inch further apart than standard banjo string spacing.
There is debate as to whether Crowe spacing is better or worse than standard spacing. Some musicians argue that the wider spacing improves overall tone and is slightly easier to play. Others contend that the wider spacing slows them down and is thus more difficult to play. What do you think? Have you ever played a banjo with Crowe spacing?