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Posted: Tue Jan 13th, 2009 12:05 am

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PhilUSAFRet
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Tuning a mandolin like uke does not appear practical as stated in another post. I know there are extra light mandolin strings for "fragile" instruments. I wonder if light, or extra light mandolin strings will work on a well made uke to make it sound more like a mandolin? Perhaps the Applause UAE 148

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Posted: Tue Jan 13th, 2009 01:34 am

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I don't think so, I would be afraid to try that, The E strings really get tight on a mandolin and easy to break even on a mandolin.

If you do try it, Let us know how it works

Charlie

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