ukulelearp
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Hi, I ordered two sets of Kala Red strings. One set was for a laminated Koa Tenor, and the other for a Mahogany-topped Ohana concert. I'll list out the other strings I've tried on these ukuleles: Martin, GHS, Aquila, Worth Browns, Fremont Blacks, and D'adarrio. I have to say, the Kalas are easily my favorite out of all the other strings I've tried.
I'm not sure how to describe it, but they seem a lot less 'harsh' than the Aquilas. The tension is great on them: they're the first strings I've tried that I can bend easily and still get good volume out of. They both have nylon-wound C and E strings. The texture is definitely a bit odd at first, but they sound great. I'd heard others complain about the guitar-like 'scratching' noise, but when you're playing you can barely even hear it above the music.
My only complaint is that for some reason the C string is a bit short. For some reason it's just not quite as long as the others, but it still fit and strung up fine.
Sorry for the long post, but before buying them I searched and didn't find too much helpful info. I was hoping this could help. Thanks!
I'm not sure how to describe it, but they seem a lot less 'harsh' than the Aquilas. The tension is great on them: they're the first strings I've tried that I can bend easily and still get good volume out of. They both have nylon-wound C and E strings. The texture is definitely a bit odd at first, but they sound great. I'd heard others complain about the guitar-like 'scratching' noise, but when you're playing you can barely even hear it above the music.
My only complaint is that for some reason the C string is a bit short. For some reason it's just not quite as long as the others, but it still fit and strung up fine.
Sorry for the long post, but before buying them I searched and didn't find too much helpful info. I was hoping this could help. Thanks!
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