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Classical Ball end strings

Hey everybody, I am building a concert scale pot lid reso uke,with a piezo pickup. My string ends will show thru the tail piece. So ball end strings may be the ticket. Can anyone recommend steel wrapped nylon strings that will tune like a uke? Also, string gauges that will tune like a uke. I intend to play like a uke but may set it up for slide playing. All ya'lls thoughts are welcomed. jh

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