Just replaced Worth hard clears (low g) on my Kamaka HF-3. They're a little thicker which I seem to like because the "g" string isn't as "floppy" as the Worths and there is a noticeable increase in volume and sustain. They have a nice balanced sound like Southcoast strings and no "boominess" from the low end. So far I likely!!!
I love them!!! I Met Jason at NAMM this year and he gave us some samples. I've tried a set on a Lacewood Kala Tenor and have decided to put them on my Kanile'a Islands Tenor as well. I also just order some for stock in our shop. Cheers!
I just put a set on my LoPrinzi mahogany tenor and they do sound very nice. I usually like a wound low G, but the unwound G with this set sounds nicely balanced. Sort of "old timey" but with a little modern growl. Good sweetness in the trebles. And so far they are comfortable and easy to play.
I am just reviving this thread because I saw their ad in Kamuke. Was there any problem with the string fitting in the nut since it is thicker than the Worths?
I am just reviving this thread because I saw their ad in Kamuke. Was there any problem with the string fitting in the nut since it is thicker than the Worths?
I had a little trouble with the open "C" buzzing because it was too low. I built up the nut a bit using a trick I learned in Rick Turner's build class, filed it down to the action I wanted, and it's been fine since.
yeh i just changed strings i use tenor low g.... on my koaloha super concert and i agree the phds feel firmer and tighter than the factory strings from koaloha..the buzz on the g string is gone and the lows are richer..the highs are still nice..i read that they designed these strings for koaloha ukes...in my opinon much better than koaloha factory strings...
I just got some of these myself and put them on my KoAloha tenor. They are very sweet sounding with a nicely balanced low g, and I also like their sustain. They are also really comfortable to play. I am going to keep them on for a while before making my final decision, but they may have won me over from my standby Worths.
What I am using...and liking...are the Savarez Red Card strings with the nylon over nylon 1st, 2nd, and 3rd strings and the silver plated copper 4th string... a low G. If you use these, tune them up, and then take a few strokes up and down the string tops with some 400 grit sand paper to reduce string squeak. The strings sound wonderful on my personal all koa Compass Rose tenor; they are my personal faves of all I've tried. Very even harmonics, mellow, and tons of sustain.
I finally put a pair on my Kamaka tenor. They sound amazing. I run low G on everything and have used just about every string set known to man. These strings have really nice volume and sustain. I would compare them to T2's but they have a little rougher feel to them.
I finally put a pair on my Kamaka tenor. They sound amazing. I run low G on everything and have used just about every string set known to man. These strings have really nice volume and sustain. I would compare them to T2's but they have a little rougher feel to them.
Hey Gyosh..i have a lowG PHD with savarez alliance uke strings on my CR..after trying 4 other sets this the best sound and feel..i have the exact savarez strings Rick talking about but going to wait and see if i want to try them..i am sure just as good as the set i have on now..or better..