janeray1940
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Test-driving an Ohta-san soon and I wanted to try it out with my strings of choice (Martin fluoros) rather than the black nylon strings it has from the factory.
But the Ohta-San has a 15 15/16" scale length, which puts it right between a concert and a tenor.
Martin fluoros are sold in two sizes: Soprano/Concert, and Tenor.
I've used (and like) both on my Kamaka Concert, but I own it outright and am aware there's a risk of damage when I use tenor strings (not that there have been any signs of damage). As I don't (yet!) own the Ohta-San, I don't want to take chances.
So - am I living dangerously if I opt to put Martin tenor strings on the Ohta-San?
(This is like math. Math is hard!)
But the Ohta-San has a 15 15/16" scale length, which puts it right between a concert and a tenor.
Martin fluoros are sold in two sizes: Soprano/Concert, and Tenor.
I've used (and like) both on my Kamaka Concert, but I own it outright and am aware there's a risk of damage when I use tenor strings (not that there have been any signs of damage). As I don't (yet!) own the Ohta-San, I don't want to take chances.
So - am I living dangerously if I opt to put Martin tenor strings on the Ohta-San?
(This is like math. Math is hard!)
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