annathepiper | (Reply)

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I can't tune my octave mandolin to octaves, the strings won't take it and the nut isn't designed for the different widths. My bouzouki, however, has octave courses on the lower two, as does Dara's.

Dara says that if I wished I could have the nut on my octave mand redone so that it could take octave strings, but I haven't felt a need to do so. I kinda like the big mand the way she is. :) Even though I actually like the octave strings on our zouks better, since I feel those make for a richer, fuller sound. My big mand's got a sound I'm reluctant to mess with, though!

And yay for your new bouzouki, I hope it serves you well and lets you decide if you want to graduate to the Trinity College!