Ukulele Dave
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...Low G string dilemma. I'll soon have a low-G designated concert and need some string advice.
I have Worth Clears on my PS so I already have one setup with super bright/trebly strings. I'm going for the opposite sound on this one - need some warm/mellow/deep low g sounding strings. I prefer unwound strings but the most important aspect here is getting proper tension across the concert scale specifically the Low G string.
What are my options? I'm only intrested in C-Tuning GCEA. If I go for unwound I'd have to probably get two different sets: 1st)For the Low G string I'd essentially be looking for the highest tension Low G string available for concert/soprano. This being because most Low G strings are meant for Tenor scales which pull greater tension(drop that down to a 15" concert scale and you've got issues). For example: Worth Browns only offer Medium tension Low G set for concert/soprano and I know for fact their medium tension Low G string will sound like a rubber band/dead/not in harmony with the others. 2nd)I'd then have to find a concert set for some C E & A strings keeping the warm/mellow/deep sound in mind.
I believe with the proper tension strings/right tonal characteristics I can find a winner concert low g string setup. Can you help?
Mahalo
I have Worth Clears on my PS so I already have one setup with super bright/trebly strings. I'm going for the opposite sound on this one - need some warm/mellow/deep low g sounding strings. I prefer unwound strings but the most important aspect here is getting proper tension across the concert scale specifically the Low G string.
What are my options? I'm only intrested in C-Tuning GCEA. If I go for unwound I'd have to probably get two different sets: 1st)For the Low G string I'd essentially be looking for the highest tension Low G string available for concert/soprano. This being because most Low G strings are meant for Tenor scales which pull greater tension(drop that down to a 15" concert scale and you've got issues). For example: Worth Browns only offer Medium tension Low G set for concert/soprano and I know for fact their medium tension Low G string will sound like a rubber band/dead/not in harmony with the others. 2nd)I'd then have to find a concert set for some C E & A strings keeping the warm/mellow/deep sound in mind.
I believe with the proper tension strings/right tonal characteristics I can find a winner concert low g string setup. Can you help?
Mahalo
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