kevsumac
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I've noticed strings are commonly offered in clear, black, or brown. Is the color simply for looks or does it impact anything else?
string color
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Not sure, I don't think I know what clear, black, brown, red, white, purple, etc. sounds like! LOL
quiltingshirley
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I doubt if the string color effects the sound but I find my uke with the light colored strings is sure easier to see in dim light than the dark ones. (I know, you're not supposed to look at the strings, but I do. Makes me feel more secure than finding I'm on fret 5 rather than 3.)
Leolani Pineapple (light strings)
Kamaka Pineapple (dark strings)
Leolani Pineapple (light strings)
Kamaka Pineapple (dark strings)
RawrGazzawrs
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the color is just the material.
white strings are usually aquilas
white strings are usually aquilas
wickedwahine11
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I don't think color has any bearing in general -- just aesthetic preference. The one exception seems to be Worth strings, where the brown and clear strings have different properties. To me the brown seem warmer and more muted, the clear are brighter.
It's more down to the brand to be honest (which isn't to say there are not makers out there that make strings in multicolours (yuk))
Aquilas are creamy opaque white
Worths are either very dark brown or clear
Martin flouros are a pale yellowy clear
There are others
Aquilas are creamy opaque white
Worths are either very dark brown or clear
Martin flouros are a pale yellowy clear
There are others
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