Howdy folks!
I'm interested in the idea of designing a 5 string electric octave mandolin which would be tuned either GDAEB or a step lower to FCGDA. I have a Paul Hathway octave mandolin tuned GDAE, and it has a 19" scale length.
I have two questions for the cognoscenti among us...
- Can I reasonably expect to get to B with a .009 or a .008 diameter string on a 19" scale length?
- Assuming I can't catch B on the high end, but I can catch A, can I then reasonably expect to get down to F on a 19" scale length?
Thanks!
Daniel
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