merlin666
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I have an older (2000) Koaloha concert uke on the way and am considering string options. It's pictures show that it is strung with some black strings, but the seller does not know the specifics and I doubt they are original. I currently play a low-G tenor that has a mix of super nylgut and red low G, and I really like this combination and found it after some trial and error. For the concert I want a completely different and "typical" Koaloha sound, i.e. bright and punchy so I guess fluorocarbon will be first choice. I already have a set of Martin strings for the Tenor that I never used, and I wonder if I should try it on the concert. The strings are considerably thicker than in the Martin concert/soprano set so I am concerned that strings might snap with additional tension, or that this older instrument might get damaged.
Should I try this or rather order some other strings and just stick with what's on for now? What are/were the Koaloha stock strings?
Should I try this or rather order some other strings and just stick with what's on for now? What are/were the Koaloha stock strings?