I have an Eastwood Airline mandola, which I normally play in the original 8-string configuration (standard cgda tuning). I'm getting ready to put a new set of strings on it, and I decided to take the opportunity to try it for a little while as a 4-string.
Other than only putting on half the strings, is there anything else I should be doing, setup-wise? Bridge adjustments, and so on? I'm not planning on keeping it single-strung permanently (unless for some reason I totally fall in love with it that way), so I'm not looking to replace the nut or anything, but I want to make sure I don't screw up the instrument somehow (i.e. could the off-center string tension warp the neck over time?).
Thanks!
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