Hi all, new member here...recently acquired Kimble #250 model J. What a great mando. I'm curious about what brand and gauges of strings you all are using on your Kimbles. I've got mine strung with D'Add EJ74s... Thanks Scott
I’ve found I’ve needed nothing other than J74s on either of mine. Will once told me there was no need to go heavier, although my A5 would take it, but that I might like to try a heavier A string.
Thanks Ray
Nobody else uses strings ........... apparently!
I currently have J74’s (11-40) on my new to me Kimble F5 (124) but I use John Pearse 12-40 on my 80’s Kentucky F style mandolin. I found the heavier strings drive the Kentucky’s top better resulting in thicker sounding notes on the A & E strings. I may try the heavier set on the Kimble at some point.
Thanks Kirk.
I use Siminoff's "Straight Up Strings" on my J2.
Because of arthritis and several trigger finger release surgeries, I prefer to use Thomastik-Infeld strings. I equipped my newly acquired Style J Kimble mandolin (#281) with TI Starks. I love the feel and the sound. Only drawback - the e-strings are a bit weak.
DA XS on my two-point. DA J72 on my two-point mandola.