Re: Feeding a Vega Cylinder
Originally Posted by
rcc56
These fine mandolins were built for light strings.
. . You might be surprised how much sound they will put out.
Yes -- with these old instruments you'll often get more sound with lighter strings. Instead of thinking about how much tension an instrument can safely take, I prefer to think in terms of finding the optimal tension. It's a matter of balance, and if the strings are pulling too hard they can dampen the sound.
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