Generally speaking, how do Hilos compare to Aquilas?
Is one noticeably louder than the other? How about tone - warmer/brighter?
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Hindi Jokes
Is one noticeably louder than the other? How about tone - warmer/brighter?
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Hindi Jokes
I don't know of any SUPER famous ukulele players who use Aquilas.
James Hill, who is one of the absolute best players in the world, uses Hilo strings. On a G-String ukulele. You won't hear many people say nice things about G-string ukuleles, either. Too expensive. VERY pretty. But a bit dead.
So, James Hill plays dead strings on a dead ukulele. And sounds like James Hill.
IMHO there is no finer player than James, but remember most of the time when we hear him he is plugged in.
A ukulele/strings plugged in can have a totally different sound.
thanks for the soapboxing pulelehua!!! Really enjoyed reading that. I agree with all you said. Guess we're just trying to directly address the question at the head of the thread. But your point is a very well made one. Cheers!
THen I read on the kamaka faq's page... "we recommend kamaka strings for our instruments..."
And while in Hawaii I'm going to try to buy as many sets as I can and for the next few months I'll be trying them out on it to see what will work best for it Hilo's and Aquila's will be bought to try on it