Low G Replacment?

TheUkulelePanda · Feb 26, 2012

I have been wanting to put a low G uke string on my tenor ukulele but they don't have any in stock in my local music stores. I saw somewhere else in the thread that I could use another C string and just tune that down to G? However, I use a guitar string for my C in the first place.

1931jim · Feb 26, 2012

Do you have any classical guitar strings, the classical G will be fine. Just check the nut for no pinching.

TheUkulelePanda · Feb 26, 2012

1931jim said:
Do you have any classical guitar strings, the classical G will be fine. Just check the nut for no pinching.

Thanks, I'll look into it. Would it be wound or unwound?

JimmyRoberts · Feb 26, 2012

The classical guitar g string is normally unwound. For those that prefer wound strings, the d string can be used for low g on the ukulele.

TheUkulelePanda · Feb 26, 2012

JimmyRoberts said:
The classical guitar g string is normally unwound. For those that prefer wound strings, the d string can be used for low g on the ukulele.

Thanks alot.

1931jim · Feb 26, 2012

TheUkulelePanda said:
Thanks, I'll look into it. Would it be wound or unwound?

I'm late for my answer but other family members have come to the fore. Personally I like all nylon and no wound string on the bottom G.

Scott S. · Feb 26, 2012

If you want to try a wound low G, I recommend the D'Addario Pro Arte J4304. This is a nylon classical guitar D string, wrapped with silver-plated copper. What distinguishes this string for low G is that it is "light tension" vs. normal or hard tension. The light tension makes it a little more mellow and softer, and therefore appropriate for ukulele. At least to my ears. And they're not very expensive. Just Strings has been selling this string for $.98.

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