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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: Lower pitch- Minstrel Nylgut or Sands?


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banjered - Posted - 09/29/2012:  07:36:22



Which string, Minstrel Nylgut or Sands nylon heavy,  can you tune the lowest and still have a decent tone? I have a 26" scale that I'd like to lower to low D - dADF#A - but it is simply too slack and the tone goes, so I keep it in one key above in open E. I am wondering if the Sands Heavy would work in this situation? Perhaps I need a 27" scale? Banjered


Bufo Bill - Posted - 09/29/2012:  15:24:08


Either string set will do, but Sands are generally thought to be firmer, you know give more resistance when plucked.

All the best from Bill. :D

Bufo Bill - Posted - 09/29/2012:  15:27:06


I've linked this to the Polymer Strings Group Page, you may have success with our linked topics if looking for more information.

All the best from Bill. :D


Edited by - Bufo Bill on 09/29/2012 15:28:37

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