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24 Oct 03 - 08:12 PM (#1041351) Subject: Tech: Gauges for 5 string Mandocaster From: GUEST,Inukshuk I have a really nice five string Mandocaster that I had custom made for me fifteen years ago. I've always had problems with strings though. For one thing, I've never been able to find a source for mandolin sets with ball ends, so I have had to go the singles route. For this instrument I like light gauge so it's .010, .014, .024 and .036 for the E,A,D and G. I have yet to stumble on a suitable guage for the low C string. Lots of trial and error, but I have never got it to match the tone of the other four. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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25 Oct 03 - 06:13 AM (#1041517) Subject: RE: Tech: Gauges for 5 string Mandocaster From: Leadfingers It might seem a silly question but what the hell is a Mandocaster? And cant the Luthier who built it give any reccomended string sizes? |
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25 Oct 03 - 06:57 AM (#1041529) Subject: RE: Tech: Gauges for 5 string Mandocaster From: GUEST This is a solid body instrument in the shape of a telecaster guitar scaled down to mandolin size. It should have the range of a mandolin and mandola combined. Unfortunately I've never been able to get a C string that matches the tone of the other four. The luthier has not been able to help. |
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26 Oct 03 - 06:52 AM (#1041948) Subject: RE: Tech: Gauges for 5 string Mandocaster From: zanderfish3 (inactive) I buy Redwing ball end mandolin strings from The Music Room, Cleckheaton, custom guages at no extra cost, good mail order service. Dave |
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26 Oct 03 - 09:49 AM (#1041981) Subject: RE: Tech: Gauges for 5 string Mandocaster From: Inükshük Thanks Dave, it's really good to know that ball end mandolin strings are available. Now if I can just locate some on this continent (I live in Southern Ontario). |
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26 Oct 03 - 10:11 AM (#1041995) Subject: RE: Tech: Gauges for 5 string Mandocaster From: Les from Hull It looks like Mally can send you some (postage at cost, they don't weigh much) Mally |