itsme
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I'm sure this has been asked before, but my search-foo is failing me due to not being able to think of any search terms unique enough to nail it down.
Is it okay to use tenor strings (with no wounds) on a concert? How about a soprano?
Now, I understand there are differences in diameter, tension and all that. But I'm thinking the shorter scale lengths of concert/soprano with their inherently lower tension should be able to accommodate a higher tension string intended for a tenor?
Specifically, I'm looking at re-using some of the Aquilas I took off my tenors on my concert Fluke, and maybe my soprano Flea (which should be here next week ).
I wouldn't dream of putting a heavier tension out-of-spec string on a nice solid-top vintage concert/soprano, but we're talking Flukes and Fleas here. Laminate tops, composite backs, supposedly pretty hearty little buggers.
Is it okay to use tenor strings (with no wounds) on a concert? How about a soprano?
Now, I understand there are differences in diameter, tension and all that. But I'm thinking the shorter scale lengths of concert/soprano with their inherently lower tension should be able to accommodate a higher tension string intended for a tenor?
Specifically, I'm looking at re-using some of the Aquilas I took off my tenors on my concert Fluke, and maybe my soprano Flea (which should be here next week ).
I wouldn't dream of putting a heavier tension out-of-spec string on a nice solid-top vintage concert/soprano, but we're talking Flukes and Fleas here. Laminate tops, composite backs, supposedly pretty hearty little buggers.