Orton Pearson
Well-known member
What do you do when one string breaks or is damaged? Do you replace just that one string or do you replace all four such that they will all be equally 'played in'?
I think it depends on how old the string set is and how the string broke.
One of my banjolele’s strings broke at the tailpiece, so I put it back on and tightened it back up, and it broke again. Then, since the strings were old, I changed them all.
I don’t like to change strings, so put it off as long as possible. ld:
Replace the whole set, it's like $5-$10...then you have all new, matched strings.
you might check for burrs or sharp edges on your tailpiece. A bit of sanding with a tightly rolled up tube of 800 grit wet/dry sandpaper will take care of most.
... when a string breaks on a uke, just buy another uke.