I know the gauges of the standard fiddle set ( .010, .014, .022, .032) in steel, and have been getting octave violin stings (Perlon core) for the three I have modified. But they are really octave violins- LOTS of tone, but missing that "fiddle" brightness.

Does anyone know the gauges in steel strings for an octave fiddle set ( one octave below the "standard" fiddle)? I presume that they will be wound strings, probably in the 0.042 to 0.072 range, which I can get from a guitar set or bass.

I know I can tune the .022 D up to an E, and the .032 G to the A, but what might work for the G and D strings? I hate to cut up a bunch of strings just to try them out ( and the pegs need to be redrilled to allow for larger sizes).

Thanks.