How much of a difference in sound does string gauge make?
I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it for me to switch string gauges. I have light gauge strings on my Kentucky A-style, which seem like they are a little easier to play than the medium gauge strings I have on my Morris F-style. The Morris has a much deeper, fuller sound that I really like. I know most of the difference is in the mandolin itself, but I wanted to know if I could close that gap by putting heavier gauge strings on my Kentucky and whether it would be worth the playability difference. If there's not much difference, I'd probably put lights on my Morris too.
I guess I'll just stay right here, pick and sing a while...
2022 Morris F5 #482, 1995 Flatiron 2MB, 2013 Don Kawalek flat top, 2004 Eastman 805
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