scdano
Well-known member
I've built two super concert ukes over the last couple of years, and I've kept both strung with Aquila Tenor strings. I figured the tenor gauge strings were the proper match for the tenor scale on the ukes. They both play and sound great, but one of them (cherry) has developed a slight bellying behind the bridge and a very slight sinking between the bridge and the sound hole. It hasn't changed the action at all, and appears to have stabilized. My tops are 1.6mm (.063") and are fan braced with 1.6mm bridge plates.
Anyhow, I recently purchased a Kanile'a super concert and it was strung with concert gauge Worth clears. It just got me wondering if I should be using concert string sets on these ukes due to the concert sized bodies. My first inclination would be to think that it wouldn't matter, as a concert body is smaller and should have less unsupported top surface area than a tenor, with the bridge closer to the tail block. If I stay with tenor strings, should I look for lower tension brands, or maybe tune down a half step?
Anyhow, I don't know if this really matters, but I'd be interested in any responses. As for sound and feel, I prefer the tenor strings.
Anyhow, I recently purchased a Kanile'a super concert and it was strung with concert gauge Worth clears. It just got me wondering if I should be using concert string sets on these ukes due to the concert sized bodies. My first inclination would be to think that it wouldn't matter, as a concert body is smaller and should have less unsupported top surface area than a tenor, with the bridge closer to the tail block. If I stay with tenor strings, should I look for lower tension brands, or maybe tune down a half step?
Anyhow, I don't know if this really matters, but I'd be interested in any responses. As for sound and feel, I prefer the tenor strings.