Mandolin String Weight - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T13:59:37Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/mandolin-string-weight?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A39469&feed=yes&xn_auth=notry Elexar strings on that an…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-04:2177249:Comment:1318542014-05-04T22:23:43.216ZRon frazierhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Ronfrazier403
<p>try Elexar strings on that and you will love them!!</p>
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<p>try Elexar strings on that and you will love them!!</p>
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<p>RObroron</p> Figure around 20 lbs of tensi…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-16:2177249:Comment:1156132013-08-16T04:14:38.289ZRobert Buchananhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobertBuchanan
<p>Figure around 20 lbs of tension as a balance between playability and neck tension. Scale length around 14 inches.</p>
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<p>Figures in the calculator are for phosphor bronze, most common on acoustic instruments.</p>
<p>Slight adjustment required for nickel wound, which are designed mainly for their electrical…</p>
<p>Figure around 20 lbs of tension as a balance between playability and neck tension. Scale length around 14 inches.</p>
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<p>Figures in the calculator are for phosphor bronze, most common on acoustic instruments.</p>
<p>Slight adjustment required for nickel wound, which are designed mainly for their electrical compatibility with the pickups, but which sound duller acoustically.</p>
<p></p> PROBLEM SOLVED -- AT LEAST FO…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-09-02:2177249:Comment:395122010-09-02T23:03:59.183ZJoseph Brockhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JosephBrock
PROBLEM SOLVED -- AT LEAST FOR MY IMMEDIATE NEED.<br />
The heavier strings are now on the mandolin. Thyy are a brand name, identified as light, and are .011-.016-.026-.040. The competitor--also a name brand, and also identified as light, is .010-.014-.024-.034. The heavier "light" strings are nickel-plated steel versus the lighter "light" strings which are 80/20 Bronze. I can't tell a huge difference but there is some.<br />
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Still...I'd like to have input from an expert on this. Thanks to those who…
PROBLEM SOLVED -- AT LEAST FOR MY IMMEDIATE NEED.<br />
The heavier strings are now on the mandolin. Thyy are a brand name, identified as light, and are .011-.016-.026-.040. The competitor--also a name brand, and also identified as light, is .010-.014-.024-.034. The heavier "light" strings are nickel-plated steel versus the lighter "light" strings which are 80/20 Bronze. I can't tell a huge difference but there is some.<br />
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Still...I'd like to have input from an expert on this. Thanks to those who responded. You're welcome.tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-09-02:2177249:Comment:394852010-09-02T17:15:32.220ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
You're welcome.
You're welcome. Yes, the fuller sound is what…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-09-02:2177249:Comment:394772010-09-02T11:54:49.957ZJoseph Brockhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JosephBrock
Yes, the fuller sound is what I'm after also. I play guitar in a worship band, and am wanting to integrate the mandolin into that, but need the fuller sound. I also have considered (I didn't mention this) that the mandolin has a lifetime warranty, and the manufacturers site has no caution about string weight, nor did any of the information that accompanied the mando when I bought it. I guess I can't really lose here.<br />
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However, I still think it would be good to have a resource on the internet to…
Yes, the fuller sound is what I'm after also. I play guitar in a worship band, and am wanting to integrate the mandolin into that, but need the fuller sound. I also have considered (I didn't mention this) that the mandolin has a lifetime warranty, and the manufacturers site has no caution about string weight, nor did any of the information that accompanied the mando when I bought it. I guess I can't really lose here.<br />
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However, I still think it would be good to have a resource on the internet to discuss this from a technical perspective. I may put a page ony site once I've researched it thoroughly. I am currently doing this research for guitars and guitar strings, but am not there yet. Thanks for your input. I guess considering the price…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-09-02:2177249:Comment:394752010-09-02T11:54:41.453ZJoseph Brockhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JosephBrock
I guess considering the price I paid, and its laminated construction (also it does seem to be built like a tank) I may just do this. Thanks. Actually, immediately after I posted the thread, I cut open the heavier string pack. I do appreciate you taking time to respond.
I guess considering the price I paid, and its laminated construction (also it does seem to be built like a tank) I may just do this. Thanks. Actually, immediately after I posted the thread, I cut open the heavier string pack. I do appreciate you taking time to respond. I like the the fuller sound o…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-09-02:2177249:Comment:394722010-09-02T10:34:34.245ZTim Macehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TimMace478
I like the the fuller sound of the heavier sets.I can't vouch for the ability of your instrument to withstand a little more pull but it's never been a prob for me.You may have to tweek slots a bit if they don't settle in well.I'd go for it!<br />
I've got a nice Washburn F5 lookalike to unload!!.It has virtually no taptone but is true and the action and fretboard are great.A p.u. works well on it.<br />
I have gone as high as 042 on bass ....
I like the the fuller sound of the heavier sets.I can't vouch for the ability of your instrument to withstand a little more pull but it's never been a prob for me.You may have to tweek slots a bit if they don't settle in well.I'd go for it!<br />
I've got a nice Washburn F5 lookalike to unload!!.It has virtually no taptone but is true and the action and fretboard are great.A p.u. works well on it.<br />
I have gone as high as 042 on bass .... If you find someone that has…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-09-02:2177249:Comment:394692010-09-02T07:32:34.008ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
If you find someone that has the same mandolin and already did the test, you will know. If not, I think there's no way to guess if it will cause a problem or not. By the way, from what I've seen, most of the time cheap instrument seem to be a bit overbuilt, so I would do the test.
If you find someone that has the same mandolin and already did the test, you will know. If not, I think there's no way to guess if it will cause a problem or not. By the way, from what I've seen, most of the time cheap instrument seem to be a bit overbuilt, so I would do the test.