Icelander53
Well-known member
Gretsch that is. I have the Gretsch G9121 Tenor. For the price it's a really nice uke. Even at double the price I'd consider it worth it.
However compared to my Pono's it sounds just a little thin. Not bad but enough so I'm always reaching for the Pono's even though I really love playing the Gretsch.
Right now it's strung in low G with Oasis bright strings. I think it needs a little warmth or something to fill the sound out. So I was thinking maybe some Ko'olau Mahana Low G with 3rd and 4th wound. (on hand) Supposedly they are warm. If that reduces the volume a little it would still likely be good due to the active pick up. I can amp it for more volume.
Any thoughts about the logic of this? If you have this Gretsch what are you using?
The other strings I have on hand that I'd consider are
South coast low G
Living Waters low g
LoPrinzi Low G
Ko'olau Alohi low G
LaBella Uke Pro high G
Fremont single low G
D'Addario Nyltech high G
Ko'olau Gold (with Fremont's for the low g)
However compared to my Pono's it sounds just a little thin. Not bad but enough so I'm always reaching for the Pono's even though I really love playing the Gretsch.
Right now it's strung in low G with Oasis bright strings. I think it needs a little warmth or something to fill the sound out. So I was thinking maybe some Ko'olau Mahana Low G with 3rd and 4th wound. (on hand) Supposedly they are warm. If that reduces the volume a little it would still likely be good due to the active pick up. I can amp it for more volume.
Any thoughts about the logic of this? If you have this Gretsch what are you using?
The other strings I have on hand that I'd consider are
South coast low G
Living Waters low g
LoPrinzi Low G
Ko'olau Alohi low G
LaBella Uke Pro high G
Fremont single low G
D'Addario Nyltech high G
Ko'olau Gold (with Fremont's for the low g)