Re: Mandolin Strings for Bluegrass???
Hi Dave and welcome to the Cafe. This is a great place to connect about just the sort of question you have asked. Although the search function doesn't always give terrific results, try doing a search on the message board with the key word 'strings '. You should get access to some good threads that way.
I'd say that for BG, medium gauge strings are probably the standard choice. Some players though, like me, may tend to using lighter strings. There is a huge amount of personal preference here based on your particular mando, the music you like to play, your style of playing and what sounds good to your ear. Strings and picks are a relatively inexpensive way to experiment and I encourage you to try different strings over time. You may find the ones that work best for you that way.
This is a great community. Welcome again!
BRW SP-H3 2 point
BRW LP-H3 2 point
Weber Bighorn oval hole
Weber Bighorn Mandola
Weber Octar D-hole
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