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Old 02-21-2018, 11:17 PM
jim1960 jim1960 is offline
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How long do they last? Are they delicate like mandolin strings?
That probably depends on how you play it. I play with a combination of fingerstyle and strumming but I do it all with fingers and my nails. I've never broken a string. If you're using some kind of plectrum, I suppose that would increase your chances.
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