I am a mandolin student who seems to have developed carpal tunnel. I tinkered with my teachers old Martin Soprano, strung GDAE, with Aquila Nylgut. I loved the feel. I think it may be easier on my arms to practice with, plus it looks fun.
Now I am deciding which size, Soprano or Concert, is more practically converted to GDAE tuning, with Nylgut (something about the feel was amazing to me).
Which would more accurately duplicate the play of a Mandolin and not constantly break the E-strings? I am looking at a Mainland Cedar Top to string this way.
Advice on which size would be appreciated.
Sepharad
Now I am deciding which size, Soprano or Concert, is more practically converted to GDAE tuning, with Nylgut (something about the feel was amazing to me).
Which would more accurately duplicate the play of a Mandolin and not constantly break the E-strings? I am looking at a Mainland Cedar Top to string this way.
Advice on which size would be appreciated.
Sepharad