Steel Strings? Securing Bridge?

Hi all,

I am interested in replacing my nylon strings with steel. I have read that I can use the bottom four from a lightweight guitar string package (.010 or .011) Has anyone done this successfully or unsuccessfully? What string would I use for the high G? Any recommendations on securing/reinforcing the bridge connection to the top of the body?

Current playing a Kamoa E3-GC
http://www.kamoaukulelecompany.com/ukuleles.php?sid=29

Thanks in advance!

Adam

Bad idea, don't do it. Ukes aren't made for steel strings, period.

asharp13 said:

Hi all,

I am interested in replacing my nylon strings with steel. I have read that I can use the bottom four from a lightweight guitar string package (.010 or .011) Has anyone done this successfully or unsuccessfully? What string would I use for the high G? Any recommendations on securing/reinforcing the bridge connection to the top of the body?

Current playing a Kamoa E3-GC
http://www.kamoaukulelecompany.com/ukuleles.php?sid=29

Thanks in advance!

Adam

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I'll bet it would void your lifetime warranty if you did that.

If playing a tenor you could buy a set of Dirks (Southcoast) HML-CM steel strings. They are very thin so the tension is no greater than a nylon string. They are with a linear G though not reentrant. They can be tuned to C for a tenor or Bb for a baritone.

I've had a set on my Webber bari for months and haven't had any issue. I like 'em so much I'm having a set put on my new Griffin tenor to see how it'll sound.

If you're talking about your Kamoa Concert; I put Ernie Ball Super Slinky's on using the 2nd thru 5th strings tuned to C with a linear G string.