String Chart with Recommended Tuning

(The String gauge and the tuning can be varied according to individual needs)

THIS IS A GUIDE ONLY



Mandolin
(80 / 20 Bronze Wound)
9 Steel
12s
22w
32w
E
A
D
G
10 Steel
14s
24w
34w
E
A
D
G


Mandolin
(92 / 8 Bronze Wound, 10 String Light)
9 Steel
12s
20w
30w
40w
E
A
D
G
C

(10 String Medium)
10 Steel
14s
24w
34w
44w
E
A
D
G
C
9s
13s
22w
32w
42w
E
A
D
G
C


Mandolin
(Thin Biscuit)
10 Steel
12s
24w
36w
E
A
D
G


Tenor Mandola
12s
22w
30w
46w
A
D
G
C


Octave Mandola
( 80 / 20 Bronze Wound)
12s
20w
30w
42w
E
A
D
G
       
14s
24w
32w
48w
E
A
D
G


Cittern
(10 String 82 / 20 Bronze Wound - Light)
11s
15s
22w
32w
46 / 52w
E
A
D
G
C or D

(10 String Medium 92 / 8)
13s
22w
32w
42w
52w
E
A
D
G
C or D


Octave Mandolin
13s
22w
32w
42w
E
A
D
G


Bouzouki
(8 String, 80 / 20 Bronze Wound)
13s
16s
32w
42w
E
A
D
G


Bouzouki
(10 String)
13s
16s
32w
40w
48w
E
A
D
G
C


Mandocello
16s
32w
40w
58w

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