southcoastukes
Well-known member
Hello All,
Our last string set offerings are 6 & 8 String Ukulele sets. It is somewhat strange for us to be offering strings for instruments we don't build (yet), but the temptation was too great.
For those unfamiliar with our methods, we don't formulate our sets from a single material (or in the case of wound sets - 2 materials), but from material selected individually for each string position. We could have various types of nylon, flouro, composites and wound strings, all in the same set. We've always held that this gives a lot better balance in terms of tone, tension and playability.
Nowhere should this method be more advantageous than with 6 & 8 string sets. The octave strings - both high and low - present all sorts of problems with sets using traditional formulae. In other words, we just wanted to put these out because we figured they would be real good!
The 6 string set with wound strings has been out a little while - there's a review of it here:
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?50816-Southcoast-Strings-6-String-Review
Earlier today, I released the 8 String sets. The wound set will give key of C tuning on a standard Tenor, and the no-wound set gives C on a Baritone, D on a Tenor. These can also be used for those looking for linear (or low 4th) 6 string sets. It's explained in the review link above.
The one set that hasn't been released is the no-wound 6 string set. I figured we might do another string test on this set (I enjoyed the last one). As with the 8 string sets, the wound 6 string set gives key of C tuning on a standard Tenor. This no-wound set gives D on the Tenor, C on a Baritone.
Once again, we'll send out complimentary sets of the 6 String no -wound set to those who want to give it a whirl. We'd like your reactions on this thread, and if you can provide sound or video samples, so much the better. This was the most difficult of the 4 sets to formulate, so I'll be looking forward to reactions.
Ideal candidates would have a 6 string Tenor or Baritone Ukulele, and would look favorably on a sound that we feel is light and balanced without being harsh.
More info on all the sets is here:
http://www.southcoastukes.com/stringuide_files/68.htm
If you'd like a set, e-mail your address to me at:
southcoast@inbox.com
Looking forward to another great round of testing and evaluation from UU!
Thanks,
Dirk
Our last string set offerings are 6 & 8 String Ukulele sets. It is somewhat strange for us to be offering strings for instruments we don't build (yet), but the temptation was too great.
For those unfamiliar with our methods, we don't formulate our sets from a single material (or in the case of wound sets - 2 materials), but from material selected individually for each string position. We could have various types of nylon, flouro, composites and wound strings, all in the same set. We've always held that this gives a lot better balance in terms of tone, tension and playability.
Nowhere should this method be more advantageous than with 6 & 8 string sets. The octave strings - both high and low - present all sorts of problems with sets using traditional formulae. In other words, we just wanted to put these out because we figured they would be real good!
The 6 string set with wound strings has been out a little while - there's a review of it here:
http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?50816-Southcoast-Strings-6-String-Review
Earlier today, I released the 8 String sets. The wound set will give key of C tuning on a standard Tenor, and the no-wound set gives C on a Baritone, D on a Tenor. These can also be used for those looking for linear (or low 4th) 6 string sets. It's explained in the review link above.
The one set that hasn't been released is the no-wound 6 string set. I figured we might do another string test on this set (I enjoyed the last one). As with the 8 string sets, the wound 6 string set gives key of C tuning on a standard Tenor. This no-wound set gives D on the Tenor, C on a Baritone.
Once again, we'll send out complimentary sets of the 6 String no -wound set to those who want to give it a whirl. We'd like your reactions on this thread, and if you can provide sound or video samples, so much the better. This was the most difficult of the 4 sets to formulate, so I'll be looking forward to reactions.
Ideal candidates would have a 6 string Tenor or Baritone Ukulele, and would look favorably on a sound that we feel is light and balanced without being harsh.
More info on all the sets is here:
http://www.southcoastukes.com/stringuide_files/68.htm
If you'd like a set, e-mail your address to me at:
southcoast@inbox.com
Looking forward to another great round of testing and evaluation from UU!
Thanks,
Dirk
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