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Hi friends, can anyone recommend a mandolin specifically made for nylon strings? Actually, probably only 4 strings? I know there is a Cremonese gut/nylon strung that is lovely. Mandolino with 12...

Thanks Simon!

I enjoyed the video! Thanks for posting the link.

Hello CW - is it possible to get an MP3 of the theme and the arpeggio? I wold love love love to have a nylon-string mandolin that has the tonal quality of these recordings! Any pictures? Did you...

Have you built/played more on your nylon-string mandolin? Enjoyed hearing your pieces.

Thanks! I'll keep this in mind. I wish I could play steel-strings but just can't do it. I think I'd like to keep the GDAE tuning if possible though.

Hello Crisscross - Do you still play this 'ukulele in mandolin tuning? Have you pursued any other nylon-string mandolins?

Stephen, I've been trying to touch base with you - in case you see this post again! Thanks! Jill Geary

HI all - I'm following this thread as I would like to use nylon strings on my Weber A. Maybe just 4 strings vs. 8. I got the gauges from Daniel B and bought the fishing line but the E strings broke...

Hi Bratsche (I love violas, by the way!) - When you tune a tenor to 5ths, what strings are you using?

All - I've tried nylon fluorocarbon fishing line (a Cafe member gave me the tension and...

Thanks Morgan! I just ordered some.

Jill

Thanks again guys! So many great ideas. Here is a nylon (fluorocarbon, actually) strung, 8 string. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0Zhksqmum4
And a 4-string nylon, mandolele, made by Bill...

Aquila used to make nylon strings for mandolins - but the E strings broke and they (to my knowledge) have not come up with another option, so those strings have been discontinued. I might consider...

p.s. Yes, I usually do (did) buy coated strings. And softer strings, like the Thomastiks, too.

Jill

Thanks again, guys. I'll throw in a few thoughts. I really didn't want to get into the details of my medical issue, but it's due to an autoimmune disease - somewhat like Lupus I guess (with other...

Hi all,
Thanks for all the great ideas, guys. I'm a little uncomfortable talking about my health stuff, but I have problems with steel - it does something to my skin that makes it crack and bleed -...

Stephen, if you buy a mandolele would you please let me know? I don't know of anyone who has played one other than Bill himself. Thanks!
Jill

Thanks for the replies. I'm still perplexed regarding a tailpiece (the Weber has an Allen on it) and tying the knots was near impossible. And if the tone won't produce with nylon it's a wash.... I...

Hi all,
I need to move to nylon strings due to a medical condition (not arthritis). I've given up playing but it's making me crazy (crazier LOL) so I'm going to nylon.

I've tried different nylon...

I'm following this thread. Does anyone know who sells the Aquila Nylgut for mandolin? I'm guessing due to breakage they quit making them? I can't find them anywhere.
Thanks,
Jill

Another thought - try the Thomastik strings. They have less tension. And a 13" scale mandolin. All would make it easier. I have a Lyon & Healy which I use Thomastik strings on but, again, my issue is...

Hi Stephen,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I had to give up on all steel strings about 18 months ago. I've been searching desperately for an answer. Another builder is Bill Griffin (search...

Hi Bob Clark,
Thanks for the ideas. I'm always open to suggestions!
I started Light Therapy (like UVA light) today on my hands - just to see if that would help, too.
The best way to describe the...

Boarding early is the key. Many flights are "through flights" so there may be 30 people on board already, even if you board first at your gate/point of departure. I agree with prior comments - I...

Hi Bill,
I do have Gorilla Tips, which do help my fingertips some. The two issues I've had are: you absolutely cannot slide on strings, so you have to lift your finger up off the string for every...