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    Default String gauge advice for 14.5" 5-string electric mando

    I have on loan a 5-string Schwab electric mandolin (telecaster body, FWIW) which has flatwound strings presently. I am not a fan of flatwounds and hope to be replacing them soon with nickel electric strings. I have no experience with this string length (14.5") or with the low C string and I am wondering about gauges. I don't want something too stiff--probably the equivalent of a .010 through ,046 set on electric guitar. I would like consistent sound and tension throughout, if possible. Can anyone here help me out with this, please? Thanks!

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    Default Re: String gauge advice for 14.5" 5-string electric mando

    I think Don S. uses 10-16-24-38-50.on his Stevens. I have 10-15-24-40-50 on my Arrow, 15” scale.
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    Default Re: String gauge advice for 14.5" 5-string electric mando

    not that long ago I went a bit heavier on the E,
    11-16-24-38-50
    ...little better tone and intonation, but still bendable if the B.B. King mood hits

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    Default Re: String gauge advice for 14.5" 5-string electric mando

    Guys,

    thanks so much--this helps a lot. I will give these gauges a try.

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