Vega has been around the banjo business since 1889. Martin purchased the Vega string company in 1970 and has been making these high quality banjo strings since. When it comes to Bluegrass, you know who to trust. Martin/Vega V700 Nickel Wound Light Banjo Strings (9-20) $3.07 Martin/Vega V730 Nickel Wound Medium Banjo Strings (10-23) $3.07