Re: Strings For Vintage National Resonator Mandolin 489
The longer scale adds more tension to the instrument. I'd advise lights or do what I do, string the bottom two courses (G and D) in octaves to reduce the tension on the neck, Also from the looks of the shape this instrument is in I would be hesitant to recommend it for use by a ten year old. Find some thing very cheap to get him started, even the 80 dollar elcheapos with a decent setup would suffice. Obviously I am not trying to be pretentious and do not know your family, but a nice vintage instrument is more likely to be damaged by inexperience. He will thank you later on when he is ready for it.
John
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