Strings for an American Conservatory [Lyon and Healy] Tatterbug?

[michaelcj]

Just acquired a tatter bug from the local Thrift Shop.

American Conservatory: BRW bowl, 7 book matched ribs. Fairly plain appointments. Neck is tight. All original including worn but probably playable bar frets.

I have a set of D'Addario J62 .010-.034 in my string drawer.
These too heavy for this old fella? Should I go with Silk and Steel?

Will probably end up as more decorative than played but would like to try it out.

[Jim Adwell]

I have an American Conservatory bowlback much like yours. I put extralight GHS strings on it (.009-.032).

https://www.stringsbymail.com/ghs-ma...-set-5793.html

[LadysSolo]

I also use extra lights (by various manufacturers) on all my bowlbacks. Have not hit on any particular preference though.

[Jim Garber]

My favorite strings in general for vintage bowlbacks are Dogal Calace RW92B Dolce. Otherwise, if you just want something that will sound nice those GHS A-240 strings are just fine.