

NOTE |
DESCRIPTION |
DIAMETER INCHES |
TENSION LBS |
1st |
Plain Steel (3 each) |
.008 |
|
2nd |
Plain Steel (3 each) |
.012 |
|
3rd |
Silver-Plated Wound (3 each) |
.021 |
|
4th |
Silver-Plated Wound (3 each) |
.026 |
|
5th |
Silver-Plated Wound (2 each) |
.0375 |
|
Bandola de Colombia
"This short-necked mandolin-like instrument with a teardrop-shaped body and a flat or arched back has either 4 nylon strings, 14 or 16 metal strings in 5 or 6 courses. The bandola is tuned in various ways throughout South America."