Stringing Low G - Ukulele Underground Forum
Apr 12, 2023 · Tallahassee, Florida, USA, Earth. Apr 11, 2023. #1. I have been a high g player all my life. Never have I played low g. Today I put a Fremont Soloist wound low g on a tenor . I have changed strings all my life and have done so without issue. Today the Fremont install was a challenge. When tying I only looped it through once.
why double G string? - Ukulele Underground Forum
Jan 26, 2013 · There are 6-strings and 8-strings available which should give off richer tones, but for the moment, I prefer 5-strings. One reason the uke is so popular is due to its simplicity of having only 4 strings. So the 5-strings provide me with the convenience of a high G and low G, rich tone and simplicity--the best of 4 worlds.
Best Ukulele for a Cellist - Ukulele Underground Forum
Mar 29, 2013 · Ukes: Lanikai O-8E, aNueNue Khaya Mahogany III, Eleuke Tenor Pineapple, Luna Great Wave Soprano Other strings: Cecilio Electric Violin, Traveler EG-1, Gretsch 5120, Wizard Classical Guitar, Rover Traveler, 35-String Harp, Dean Backwoods 3 Banjo, Stetson mandolin, Fender Mark Hoppus Signature Bass
Pono Tenor owners - string suggestions? - Ukulele Underground …
Apr 16, 2012 · I'm having a tough time settling on a string of choice for my PKT-1E. I first had it strung with Worths and didn't like the feel and sound; they had a boomy characteristic that I didn't really like at all. Next up were Ko'olau Golds that I liked quite a …
Ukulele Strings? Aquila vs d'addario
Feb 25, 2017 · To me, Aquilas have a 'hard' feel on both fretting & strumming fingers, as do D'Addario. I like a softer feel.
Strings for fifth tuning | Ukulele Underground Forum
Oct 1, 2020 · Has anyone tried any strings for fifths tuning (on soprano) other than the one specialty set by Aquila? I love the tuning but I don’t like the tone. Are there any better alternatives out there? I don’t mind if I need to hodgepodge a set together from single strings. What are …
Buying Tips? - Tension - Worth vs Martin - Concert | Ukulele ...
Dec 31, 2014 · I really like the sound of the stock strings on my Koalha Concert, but would prefer a bit more string tension.
Different strings on laminate ukes? | Page 2 | Ukulele Underground …
Jul 9, 2014 · All of my concert lams have sounded and played great with Aquilas. However, my lam soprano sounds just as bad with them as it did with the black strings I took off. It's plinky and tinny sounding. ARGH! Any suggestions? i agree aquilas sound too but they make all lam ukes kind of sound the same...
steel strings for uke? | Ukulele Underground Forum
Apr 27, 2009 · i getting a customized full electric ukulele made here in the philippines but i wanted to use steel electic strings... i tried using it with my classical ukulele the strings i used were too tight when tuned... i was wondering if anyone had an idea or …
Two new victims, er project ukes | Ukulele Underground Forum
Jul 2, 2024 · These are two of those ukuleles. She figured the cases were worth more than the ukuleles (the cases are worthless). One of these is a “The Classic” ukulele - these are still sold here as school ukuleles. Hard to date it precisely because the inside label is gone. Action is hilariously bad (2mm at the first fret).