Re: Strings to Tight?
Hi Matthew and welcome to the Cafe.
I had a similar experience with my first inexpensive mandolin and, like Extremescene says, your instrument could use a set up by a competent person. This will lower the nut and saddle to allow for an easy fretting comfortable action and make sure the bridge is in the correct place of goood intonation. After I had my first mandolin adjusted, it was a completely new instrument and a pleasure to play.
The mandolin has a high pitched voice and therefore a lot of string tension but it should be playable. A poorly set up instrument stops more beginner players from progressing. Get yours adjusted as soon as you can and you'll be making music in no time.
Jamie
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