I am aware that the 6-string is technically not a proper banjo, but I thought I'd ask about this here anyway. I figured you guys probably know something about 6-strings as well.
My problem is that the string tension on my 6-string is absurdly high. I mean, it feels like I'm lifting weights whenever I try to play it. I have to press so hard on the strings that soon I'll have forearms like Arnold Schwarzenegger. You get the drift.
So my question is, is this a general feature of 6-string banjos? Or can I actually do something about it? It has a set of pretty standard acoustic guitar strings (can't for the life of me remember the exact gauge). It would be neat to get a feel similar to a real banjo.
Any suggestions on particular brands or string gauges that work well would be very helpful.
Thank you in advance!