What is a loop end string?

What is a loop end string?

The after-length of a loop end E string is significantly longer than the after-length of a ball end E string when attached to a conventional fine tuner added to the tailpiece. So when using a loop end E string the after-length tone sounds lower resulting in a warmer and more projecting sound for the whole instrument.

What is ball end string?

Update: Feb 27, 2016 – Removable Ball-End Strings are now a very popular type of Violin E string and Viola A string. These strings have a ball end that can be removed to reveal a loop-end. Not all ball end strings are removable! “

What strings do you put on a dulcimer?

Appalachian dulcimers are strung with metal wire strings; wound strings may be used for the lower pitched courses. These strings are very similar to those used on banjos and guitars, and before manufacturers provided special “dulcimer sets”, banjo strings were frequently used.

Can you put nylon strings on a dulcimer?

Robert Stephens of South Carolina (StephensLutherie.com) has been working with Aaron O’Rourke (of Chattanooga, TN) to develop a new fingerstyle dulcimer that can also work when strung with nylon strings.

Can I use mandolin strings on a dulcimer?

If you need stainless steel or wound strings and you’re not near a “dulcimer string” source, you might be able to use a guitar or octave mandolin string of the same or smaller gauge if it’s long enough. Guitar strings will have a small ball in the loop that will need to be removed first.

Does tune up mean tighten?

Tuning up the guitar is simple! It’s called tuning up because doing it this way locks more tension in the strings, lengthening the amount of time they stay tuned. It’s best to tune your guitar every time you pick it up.

What are bridge pins?

The parts used to anchor the strings to the bridge in acoustic guitars are called “bridge pins.” The string is passed into a hole in the bridge, then the bridge pin is pushed into place to secure it there.