Guys, I need help. I'm new to the forum, though I frequently come here to read discussions and opinions since I value the knowledge of the people gathered here. I'm learning to play the Uke, I play the guitar since I was 15 or so and well, just wanted to try something new. I have a solid mahogany concert Uke manufactured by Stagg (UC80-S model), it's a nice instrument for the money, made in China but still, good for beginners I think.
Here's the thing: my Uke came with those black & rubbery standard GHS strings. They sounded ok (you know, kinda) but felt cheap and didn't stay in tune for long. So, I decided to change them and bought what I thought was the best set of strings in the world: Aquila Nylgut. They are impossible to find where I'm at, but I made an effort (of economy and logistics) and I finally got them.
The only thing is: they feel so damn rigid! I mean, ok they are obviously of great quality, I can tell, I know good strings when I see them. But man oh man, this is hard stuff, they hardly vibrate at all, I feel like picking on hard plastic... I dunno... I certainly don't want to put the GHS strings back but... well...
I'm thinking that maybe I should have bought the Worth brown strings instead.
My question is: the Aquila strings, they get softer with time, right? If so, how much time?
Should I change them already, and accept the fact that Aquila strings are not for me?
Please, I need your advice, good strings are hard to come by over here, I have to order them internationally.
Thank you!
Manuke.
Oh, one other thing: is it not wise to put back on the Uke the very same set of strings that I recently removed?
Here's the thing: my Uke came with those black & rubbery standard GHS strings. They sounded ok (you know, kinda) but felt cheap and didn't stay in tune for long. So, I decided to change them and bought what I thought was the best set of strings in the world: Aquila Nylgut. They are impossible to find where I'm at, but I made an effort (of economy and logistics) and I finally got them.
The only thing is: they feel so damn rigid! I mean, ok they are obviously of great quality, I can tell, I know good strings when I see them. But man oh man, this is hard stuff, they hardly vibrate at all, I feel like picking on hard plastic... I dunno... I certainly don't want to put the GHS strings back but... well...
I'm thinking that maybe I should have bought the Worth brown strings instead.
My question is: the Aquila strings, they get softer with time, right? If so, how much time?
Should I change them already, and accept the fact that Aquila strings are not for me?
Please, I need your advice, good strings are hard to come by over here, I have to order them internationally.
Thank you!
Manuke.
Oh, one other thing: is it not wise to put back on the Uke the very same set of strings that I recently removed?