Higher Tension Soprano Strings?

Paul December · Dec 3, 2010

After playing my tenors, I'm finding the feel of my soprano's strings lacking in tension (Aquilas). Can anyone suggest good sounding strings with a bit higher tension?
I'd like to keep my soprano tuned GCEA

mm stan · Dec 3, 2010

I'm sure a harder and thicker strings would accomplish that...but you may have to widen the grooves in the nut...Good Luck....
With higher tension you lose the playbility and comfort, why would you want to do that?? Jus wondering...

Paul December · Dec 3, 2010

mm stan said:
I'm sure a harder and thicker strings would accomplish that...but you may have to widen the grooves in the nut...Good Luck....
With higher tension you lose the playbility and comfort, why would you want to do that?? Jus wondering...

Not a lot more tension, just a bit more. I guess just a "feel" thing.

Mopey · Dec 3, 2010

You can put tenor strings on your uke - my Kiwaya came with tenor strings fitted from the previous owner. I swapped them straight out but the tension was higher. Also Worth do a 'strong' or higher tension string. Also you could try tuning your uke to the old school tuning of D. A D F# B. that would give you more tension.

ProfChris · Dec 4, 2010

Just put Aquila concert strings on - more tension but should otherwise feel identical. I use concert strings on all my sopranos.

Teek · Dec 4, 2010

Fremont has a new higher tension "hard" soprano - concert string available in the Black Line series.

bassfiddlesteve · Dec 4, 2010

I'd recommend the Worth CD set which is designated as hard tension.

- Steve

ukeeku · Dec 5, 2010

I have put the worth on and been very happy

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