lifereinspired
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Hi!
I've been searching for a list or resource that would share the options available for uke strings available in Low-G. Particularly including info like whether they are high/medium/low tension, wound or unwound, if they come in a set or with Low-G separately, whether they are bright/warm/dark, Soprano or Tenor specific, and whether you can use a tenor set on a smaller body (I've been told that some tenor sets with Low-G like the D'Daddario Fluorocarbons Low-G will actually work well on a soprano).
Does such a resource exist? I found the incredible sticky post that talks about many different string options and is truly fantastic. But it gives little info on Low-G options so isn't as helpful for anyone who needs that info. If such a resource doesn't exist, perhaps we could pull together and post the info here? If it does exist, I'd love to be able to read it to learn more. I want to try a Low-G set on my new Outdoor Ukulele Carbon Soprano.
(I know that Low-G, especially on Soprano or Concert is contraversial to some. I'm not really wanting this thread to turn into a debate of the merits of the Low-G on smaller ukes as that is discussed in many other threads. I'm hoping to find, or create (with the help of the community here) a resource for fold like me who want to try out. I hope that makes sense.)
What little I know so far is that D'Daddario makes two sets (a fluorocarbon and nylon set, I believe, that are both tenor) and both unwound (I think). Aquila has the Reds which come in unwound Low-G and I believe, in multiple sizes. I think that there may be another Aquila Low-G option but don't know which line(s) and whether they are would it unwound. I've heard Worths, PHDs(?), Living Waters also come in Low-G but I don't know more. And I don't know really know much about which strings have what sorts of sound. I've heard Aquila Reds are bright and that Worths are warmer but don't know if that hold true in their Low-G sets.
Lastly, could we find info or perhaps add thoughts on mixing/balancing string sound characteristics with uke sound tones. For instance, do bright strings sound good on a bright sounding uke? Or is it often better to mix a warmer string sound 9n a bright uke and a brighter string sound on a warm or darker toned uke for balance? Obviously, everyone can do what they like to get the sound that they want and love but I thought it might be helpful to have suggestions on what different combinations might give.
Thanks so much in advance for any advice and knowledge you can share! I really appreciate it and hope we can add more info here for others - even if it's just adding a link to a comprehensive resource.
I've been searching for a list or resource that would share the options available for uke strings available in Low-G. Particularly including info like whether they are high/medium/low tension, wound or unwound, if they come in a set or with Low-G separately, whether they are bright/warm/dark, Soprano or Tenor specific, and whether you can use a tenor set on a smaller body (I've been told that some tenor sets with Low-G like the D'Daddario Fluorocarbons Low-G will actually work well on a soprano).
Does such a resource exist? I found the incredible sticky post that talks about many different string options and is truly fantastic. But it gives little info on Low-G options so isn't as helpful for anyone who needs that info. If such a resource doesn't exist, perhaps we could pull together and post the info here? If it does exist, I'd love to be able to read it to learn more. I want to try a Low-G set on my new Outdoor Ukulele Carbon Soprano.
(I know that Low-G, especially on Soprano or Concert is contraversial to some. I'm not really wanting this thread to turn into a debate of the merits of the Low-G on smaller ukes as that is discussed in many other threads. I'm hoping to find, or create (with the help of the community here) a resource for fold like me who want to try out. I hope that makes sense.)
What little I know so far is that D'Daddario makes two sets (a fluorocarbon and nylon set, I believe, that are both tenor) and both unwound (I think). Aquila has the Reds which come in unwound Low-G and I believe, in multiple sizes. I think that there may be another Aquila Low-G option but don't know which line(s) and whether they are would it unwound. I've heard Worths, PHDs(?), Living Waters also come in Low-G but I don't know more. And I don't know really know much about which strings have what sorts of sound. I've heard Aquila Reds are bright and that Worths are warmer but don't know if that hold true in their Low-G sets.
Lastly, could we find info or perhaps add thoughts on mixing/balancing string sound characteristics with uke sound tones. For instance, do bright strings sound good on a bright sounding uke? Or is it often better to mix a warmer string sound 9n a bright uke and a brighter string sound on a warm or darker toned uke for balance? Obviously, everyone can do what they like to get the sound that they want and love but I thought it might be helpful to have suggestions on what different combinations might give.
Thanks so much in advance for any advice and knowledge you can share! I really appreciate it and hope we can add more info here for others - even if it's just adding a link to a comprehensive resource.