kluson
Well-known member
Hi All,
Well at last I found someone in the UK stocking the Worth strings, after chatting with the guy on the phone he recommended me to try the Worth Brown BM's on my Kala KA FMS. The Kala has a solid Sprue top and sounds a bit harsh with the Aquila, also I don't really like the feel of the texture of the strings or the lightness of the gauge, They feel a bit like rubber bands. I put the Worths on tonight and I am very happy the little Soprano feels easier to play, my intonation issues appear to have gone, the overall sound has warmed up considerable and the Uke appears to have more depth to it. The Aquilas sound OK on my Mango Kala, but again the light feeling from them make sit feel so much different from the heavy guitar strings I am used to. I think If I hadn't played guitar before Uke I would love the Aquilas. I am thinking to make a change to the Mainland Concert although that is already sounding mellow.
The only downside for me in going to the browns is now I just have to hope my fingers go down in the right place because I can't see the strings. I may try some Worth Clears also.
I think someone said the other day that the cheapest upgrade you can make is strings , how right they are.!
For sure the Kala has benefited from the Worth's, I know this sounds daft but to my ears it actually sounds a little louder.
I'm pretty sure that any intonation issues was me being a bit heavy handed with the instrument. I have to remember to be as light as in can with the left hand rather than strangle it.
Anyway if any other noobies are struggling with the should I/ shouldn't I change strings, I say do it, experiment, you can always go back to the Aquilas. So much of our playing is in our heads. I would really recommend trying the Worth Brown BM on Kala KA - FMS, I'll let you know how I get on when I decide to change the Mang Soprano's strings too
May thanks and hope this is useful for any other noobie
cheers
Dave
Well at last I found someone in the UK stocking the Worth strings, after chatting with the guy on the phone he recommended me to try the Worth Brown BM's on my Kala KA FMS. The Kala has a solid Sprue top and sounds a bit harsh with the Aquila, also I don't really like the feel of the texture of the strings or the lightness of the gauge, They feel a bit like rubber bands. I put the Worths on tonight and I am very happy the little Soprano feels easier to play, my intonation issues appear to have gone, the overall sound has warmed up considerable and the Uke appears to have more depth to it. The Aquilas sound OK on my Mango Kala, but again the light feeling from them make sit feel so much different from the heavy guitar strings I am used to. I think If I hadn't played guitar before Uke I would love the Aquilas. I am thinking to make a change to the Mainland Concert although that is already sounding mellow.
The only downside for me in going to the browns is now I just have to hope my fingers go down in the right place because I can't see the strings. I may try some Worth Clears also.
I think someone said the other day that the cheapest upgrade you can make is strings , how right they are.!
For sure the Kala has benefited from the Worth's, I know this sounds daft but to my ears it actually sounds a little louder.
I'm pretty sure that any intonation issues was me being a bit heavy handed with the instrument. I have to remember to be as light as in can with the left hand rather than strangle it.
Anyway if any other noobies are struggling with the should I/ shouldn't I change strings, I say do it, experiment, you can always go back to the Aquilas. So much of our playing is in our heads. I would really recommend trying the Worth Brown BM on Kala KA - FMS, I'll let you know how I get on when I decide to change the Mang Soprano's strings too
May thanks and hope this is useful for any other noobie
cheers
Dave