I have tried Aquila Red's twice. Both times I had strings break. Last time I posted here and Mimmo commented and was good enough to to send me a replacement set of high g. I think further comment is warranted to be fair.
First,thanks to Mimmo for caring enough to send the strings.
Second, got new formula and did proper install and pre stretch......and gotta say I really like them.
Key is pre stretch, watch the pressure points - nut, saddle and tuner holes. Mine are on a Koaloha Opio tenor and this what I did.....
Used ties blocks at tie bridge. Stretched strings by pulling straight up gently along fretboard in direction of tuners. Did a light first wrap around tuner to make sure no sharpe edge in tuner would cause an issue. Then did about four wraps. Then when tightening strings I didn't let the string slide in the nut slot but ride on flat edge on the nut. Kinda like what a pin nut from Hoffman Ukuleles would slide over. Check video on Aquila site.... It details installation very good on standard slotted nut.
Strings settled in to tuning in 2-3 days. About a week or so in strings really started to sound good. They have a bright open sound on my Opio. Strings have a cool texture. Strings are very thing......and play very easy. Action on my Opio is super low thanks to great set up my Joel at HMS.
Finally, while I'm not a fan of regular Aquilas I do like these Red's and I do like the Lava's. Thanks Mimmo and Aquila for pushing the envelope and developing new stuff
First,thanks to Mimmo for caring enough to send the strings.
Second, got new formula and did proper install and pre stretch......and gotta say I really like them.
Key is pre stretch, watch the pressure points - nut, saddle and tuner holes. Mine are on a Koaloha Opio tenor and this what I did.....
Used ties blocks at tie bridge. Stretched strings by pulling straight up gently along fretboard in direction of tuners. Did a light first wrap around tuner to make sure no sharpe edge in tuner would cause an issue. Then did about four wraps. Then when tightening strings I didn't let the string slide in the nut slot but ride on flat edge on the nut. Kinda like what a pin nut from Hoffman Ukuleles would slide over. Check video on Aquila site.... It details installation very good on standard slotted nut.
Strings settled in to tuning in 2-3 days. About a week or so in strings really started to sound good. They have a bright open sound on my Opio. Strings have a cool texture. Strings are very thing......and play very easy. Action on my Opio is super low thanks to great set up my Joel at HMS.
Finally, while I'm not a fan of regular Aquilas I do like these Red's and I do like the Lava's. Thanks Mimmo and Aquila for pushing the envelope and developing new stuff