5 String Sets...
The strings that were on my Mann EM-5 have been there for a long time and I finally got the inevitable break. In the past I've order sets online and while inconvenient I was able to get the exact gauges I needed.
I spent an hour or so looking to see if any electric guitar sets might fit the bill. As it turns out Elixr Mediums (electric guitar) matched up pretty close. My Mann shipped with .052 .038 .026 .014 .009. The Elixrs are .049 .038 .028 .018 .014 .011. The .018 went in the trash and the other went on the Mann. They settled in quickly and there doesn't appear to be any binding at the nut or tuning issues.
For the more budget minded player you can pick up a 3 pack of D'Addario EXL115 for $12. They are the same gauges as the Elixrs. Both string sets appear to be widely available in retail outlets.
Charlie Jones
Clark 2-point #39
Rigel A Natural
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