For the last couple weeks I've been trying to restring my mandolin harp (also called Fretless Zither). In my next recordings this instrument will be a central focus, so I'm trying to get it in tip-top shape.
One major obstacle: Mandolin Harp strings do not exist since Mandolin Harps are no longer being built (and haven't been for quite some time). So I've been forced to mix and match guitar, auto-harp and other miscellaneous strings to get this thing sounding great. I've even considered using piano wire at times.
It's a good thing I have no social life right now because this is taking up a great deal of time and effort, not to mention money. When I am finished stringing the Mandolin Harp, I'll be an authority on the subject.
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