Hello from Mexico! I want to tune my baritone low G and G CEA. My current Aquila strings are very high tension and hurt my fingers to play. Does anyone understand string tension? Are Worth brown strings low tension? Can anyone recommend the best strings for this tuning and strings with low tension?
What strings to buy for baritone tuned GCEA?
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Best I know of are Southcoast. Here's another thread on your question: http://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?44825-Guitar-strings-on-a-baritone-ukulele
You may be able to find the proper diameter classical guitar strings to accomplish the same thing more cheaply.
You may be able to find the proper diameter classical guitar strings to accomplish the same thing more cheaply.
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Aquila makes a set for Baritone GCEA, are you using the Aquila BARITONE GCEA set?
I have seen them available where ever Aquila strings are sold.
cdkrugjr
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Southcoast Light Linear, available in either no-wound or low-noise round-wound versions. I had them on a Kala sprues and they were VERY sweet. A bit pricey, but worh every quai.
Southcoast Lights
Booli, are there some light/extra light classical guitar strings she can get individually in Mexico cheaply that would work?
I'm seeing some sellers on ebay that charge $6 shipping to Mexico for a string set, maybe combined shipping for more sets.
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I've tried several sets on my tenor and Baritone. I didn't like the feel and texture; especially when sliding up the fretboard. My favorites so far have been Southcoast. I tried C tuning on one of my baritones but changed quickly. The tuning didn't drive the soundboard enough for me. Glen Rose uses it though for his jazz books.
JJFN
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I agree with Phil, the Southcoast's are really sweet.
