New Eastman 804 (oval hole) mandocello - strings?
I just picked up the Eastman 804 and it is a decent instrument. Well made, the finish is thicker than Martin does on their guitars, but the sound is right there. I like this thing. I do need a new pinky finger, its having to so some serious duty now, not used to that.
My question: anyone out here have the Eastman (or similar) mandocello and can help me with experiences with strings? I really want to get Elixir nanos but they don't make the .70 + strings, darn it. So, there are some sets sold from 22 - 74 (looks about right with what came on it), Thomastik, D'Addario J78's, Curt Mangan's, Newtone, maybe more.
I see that I can get the D'Addarios very inexpensively, and they're always just fine on my guitars, so I will probably try a set of those. But I am looking for strings that will last longer (brightness) with my toxic fingers (I kill strings pretty quickly in the normal case)
Anyone have any advice?
AND, I am thrilled to have this mandocello, it really is a neat instrument.
Clark
Clark Savage Turner
Los Osos, CA.
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