stringstrummer
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Hi all
Having had this ukulele for a few weeks, I am thinking of taking it to a luthier for set up.
I am not over keen on the saddle. I can see if I pull the strings slightly to one side, there are tiny grooves in the saddle from the strings.
Also I can’t help but think that the wooden saddle may be deadening the sound a bit.
I am thinking of asking him to swap the saddle for bone if possible, and at the same time the strings.
At the moment it has Aquila’s.
In fairness they sound pretty nice. But I would like to get more sustain.
With the extra tension on the tenor, I also find the Aquila’s quite hard and inflexible, so I would also like a softer string which I don’t have to hit as hard.
I have been recommended Worth browns or clears and I can see odd reviews around the forums.
I would particularly welcome comments from users experience with this specific ukulele.
What strings did you change to and how do they compare?
General comments about strings from tenor owners are also welcome.
Thanks.
Having had this ukulele for a few weeks, I am thinking of taking it to a luthier for set up.
I am not over keen on the saddle. I can see if I pull the strings slightly to one side, there are tiny grooves in the saddle from the strings.
Also I can’t help but think that the wooden saddle may be deadening the sound a bit.
I am thinking of asking him to swap the saddle for bone if possible, and at the same time the strings.
At the moment it has Aquila’s.
In fairness they sound pretty nice. But I would like to get more sustain.
With the extra tension on the tenor, I also find the Aquila’s quite hard and inflexible, so I would also like a softer string which I don’t have to hit as hard.
I have been recommended Worth browns or clears and I can see odd reviews around the forums.
I would particularly welcome comments from users experience with this specific ukulele.
What strings did you change to and how do they compare?
General comments about strings from tenor owners are also welcome.
Thanks.