Description says 6 string mandolin but the picture shows 8 strings. Which is correct?/ Thanks.
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It may not be the same mandolin because my husband says it has four strings.
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The mandolin definitely has 8 strings . It is based on the 4 strings of the violin - and like a 12 string guitar - each of the stings are doubled ( if that makes sense). Hope that helps .
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You have to look at the name. The 6-string model is for a guitar with 6 steel strings. The classical model is for a guitar with 6 nylon strings. I own both, and they both work great. The classical model is longer to accomodate the wider classical guitar neck. I hope this helps.
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yes works great for mandolins I also use it for my dulcimer hope this helps
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I believe they come with strings. If not, you can always order some after your mandolin gets to your house.
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I got everything shown in the picture. All of the extensions were with it. It has enough attachments and adjustments to make it really long or really short. I purchased mine in 2013 and would recommend the product. I use it on a Loar 600BK mandolin and leave the short pieces attached to the instrument in the case. When I want to play I just snap the strap on. Very convenient.
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Hi I am sorry I am overseas so I can't check the mandolin and answer your question. All I can tell you is I was very happy with the mandolin
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I believe it should work, I have not tried on a mandolin, however I would think it would work on most string instruments
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4 strings give it the sound I was looking for as I bought this as a contrast to my 8 string F-Style Mandolin. Neither one is necessarily better than the other - just whatever feels and sounds right for you.
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I didn't measure it! It was a gift to my grandson. I do know that his Rogue A style mandolin barely fit . It was a tight squeeze.
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I don't actually know. I have never played a mandolin. If the bridge is about the same size as a violin bridge, though, I think it would work the same.
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The one I bought has four but there is also an eight string model. I love mine!
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Hello Itsvan. You can try contact Sperzel to see if they will direct sell them individually. We do not sell, nor could I find on the Internet, a set of tuners specifically for an 8 string. I would try calling Sperzal, they have great tuners AND American made! They mave have a solution for you. They can be reached at 216-281-6868.
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Hey Coop, I am not sure but it's one string at a time 440 tuning... does guitar, bass, uke and violin.
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Hi, the mandolin, from high to low strings, is tuned E-A-D-G, so if you tune UP, you are tightening the strings up three or four semitones, so the neck might be able to handle it, but there would be a LOT of tension on the strings. On the flip side, you can tune it to the lower octave, and that would work. It's a sturdy little neck. Hope this helps. It is a nice mandolin.
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I haven't tried the Rogue. I can affirm that the Kansas Mandolin, to me, is a good value. (Sorry for this, probably, too late response. Just saw this old e-mail while I was cleaning out my mailbox.) Note that I'm not a mandolin "player", I'm a guitar player, but, for me the Kansas seems like a decent instrument, especially for the money.
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Yes, it is a 7 piece. Gretsch considers the 8-inch a free add-on to the 6 piece kit, and markets it as such. In stock, available for immediate shipment.
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This is a right handed mandolin. you could string it upside down, but it does not come set up for a lefty.