My String Setup

  1. John Holder
    John Holder
    Currently, this is my preferred setup for a really full, interesting sound - like a punchy 12S guitar: Starting with GHS PF285, I substitute a LB26 for the 44, a LO14 for the 32 and a LO9 1/2 for the 22. I've been buying the GHS PF285 and single strings from Elderly's.
  2. briant50
    briant50
    hi i am relatively new to these chat lines
    i used to have a trinity college... but i found my hands were too small so i ended up buying a Garrison Mandola (Garrison was just bought out by Gibson ....i got their last mandola)
    i have tried to change the strings to octave tuning like the bouzouki.... and am getting some buzzes on the e string..... i was interested to see your tuning and will likely try it
    what gauge are you using on the e string?
    i am thinking i may have to use heavier gauge to deal with the buzz..... now i have 010 on it
    thanks
    brian
  3. Mike Black
    Mike Black
    I like the D'Addario J80s for my octave mandolins.

    E 0.012
    E 0.012
    A 0.022
    A 0.022
    D 0.032
    D 0.032
    G 0.046
    G 0.046

    I like that they are in unison instead of octaves like a 12 string guitar. Sounds more like a Octave Mandolin than a 12 string guitar that way. You get the full advantage of the lowness that is the Octave Mandolin.
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