Graham Greenbag
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By good luck and being watchful I've just managed to 'pick-up' a brand new Dolphin Soprano for a very good price - it's even in a colour that I like. This Uke was purchased for outdoor use, holidays and use anywhere where I didn't want to take something more valuable - it will be cared but loss or damage will be no big deal.
I'm pleased with the purchase: it looks good, seems well made and sounds OK with the now standard (on Dolphins & Sharks) Aquila strings. There have been many threads on Dolphin strings but non that I see are definative - too subjective for that really - or describe the series of changes that lead to settling on a particular string. What's been tried, rejected and replaced by something better?
As I understand it the Soprano Aquila strings can be improved on. Aquila Concerts, Martin M600's and Worth Browns have all been mentioned in the past but I really can't spot which is considered the best of the bunch, or why, or how that decision been arrived at. Edit. String choices might be subjective and personal to each user, however I'm seeking to follow your progress and experiences through your selection process and your iterative choices (sequntial selections seeking further improvement).
For my use I don't require great volume and am interested in a sweet, ringing, mellow tone - I love the sound of my Kala Pineapple (KA-P) which is fitted with M600's.
What selection processes have Dolphin / Shark owners used for selecting replacement strings, what have they tried and rejected, and what are the comparative merits of the 'better' (than stock fitted) strings?
Thanks for your comments.
I'm pleased with the purchase: it looks good, seems well made and sounds OK with the now standard (on Dolphins & Sharks) Aquila strings. There have been many threads on Dolphin strings but non that I see are definative - too subjective for that really - or describe the series of changes that lead to settling on a particular string. What's been tried, rejected and replaced by something better?
As I understand it the Soprano Aquila strings can be improved on. Aquila Concerts, Martin M600's and Worth Browns have all been mentioned in the past but I really can't spot which is considered the best of the bunch, or why, or how that decision been arrived at. Edit. String choices might be subjective and personal to each user, however I'm seeking to follow your progress and experiences through your selection process and your iterative choices (sequntial selections seeking further improvement).
For my use I don't require great volume and am interested in a sweet, ringing, mellow tone - I love the sound of my Kala Pineapple (KA-P) which is fitted with M600's.
What selection processes have Dolphin / Shark owners used for selecting replacement strings, what have they tried and rejected, and what are the comparative merits of the 'better' (than stock fitted) strings?
Thanks for your comments.
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