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A string instrument with strings perpendicular to the soundboard. For questions regarding the free reed wind instrument, use the "harmonica" tag.

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Thicker or thinner gauge for frequently snapping harp strings?

I have a kora (West-African harp) on which the highest two strings only seem to last about a week before snapping. … In order to prolong the life of the strings and avoid damaging the harp, would it be sensible to replace them with thicker or thinner strings? …
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