thejumpingflea
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Hey guys,
So I just wanted to get a list of people preferences for their ukes and why they like those strings for whatever particular uke they are on.
This could really help newer players figure out what strings (might) sound best on what ukes and can be a useful thread to remove common string questions.
I'll start off!
Lanakai LU-21 Soprano
- Aquila Nylguts: I use these on this uke because I feel it gives it the loudest and clearest sound. It isn't the greatest uke and I have tried D'Addarios and Martin strings, but Aquilas have given the best effects.
BugsGear Eleuke Tenor
- D'Addarios: I have used these on the EleUke more for the feel then anything else. When I play this uke the distortion is on so the string difference isn't as huge of a deal.
Ko'olau T1 Tenor
- Fremont Fluorocarbon: These are locally made to where I live and I picked them up with the uke at 'Dusty Strings' acoustic music shop. Before these I had the Ko'olau Golds on the uke and couldn't stand them. I really dig the Fremonts, they are a lot like Worth Browns and they give a great, punchy sound to my Ko'olau. EDIT: These strings made my intonation up the neck BADLY. It would go out of tune very quickly up the neck. Very flat. I put on D'addario J71 that I got right here at the UU store. I really like them. Smooth feel, and good sustain.
Fluke (Concert) & Tiki Flea (Soprano)
- Aquila Nylguts:
I've tried Hilos, Martins and Aquilas on these ukes. Aquilas, in my mind, give the best sound for these instruments. It really brings out the volume and still has that trademark 'warm' sound you find in Fluke and Flea's.
9/26/09 EDIT: I now have a Fluke Tenor with Worth Clear strings. They really bring out a great tone and I would expect the same with the Fluke and Flea
Amigo Baritone
- Martin DGBE:
I've only used Martins and Aquilas on this uke, but I think the Martins have a softer sound that more suits the uke. The Aquilas try too hard to sound bright it seems, when this uke just wants to have that mellow, classical guitar like sound.
Applause Soprano
- Aquila Nylguts:
These give the uke a unique bark and needed volume. I really like them on this uke. I've used GHS, and D'Addario strings.
Kamaka Concert Deluxe
- Worth Browns:
These are the strings for this uke. I have tried D'Addario's, Martins, Hilo's, Aquila's and the Kamaka strings, but the Worths really bring out the dark, warm sound the Kamaka has. The intonation has been MUCH better with the Worths then any other strings I am using.
9/26/09 EDIT: I have started to use Worth Clear strings and they may sound just a tad bit better on the instrument. A little more full.
Mike Periera Custom Soprano
- Worth Browns:
I got this uke fairly recently and haven't changed the strings yet. Mike put on Worths and it sounds wonderful so I probably won't try different things for this one. (It sounds really, REALLY good. )
9/26/09 EDIT: Just strung her up with Savarez Alliance strings. Waiting to see how they settle, but so far I think they are a great fit. It gives the uke a real bell like tone.
New additions:
Kanile'a Custom T
- Worth Clear Tenor:
Best strings for this uke. Mango is a mellow tone wood and these strings really give it a great sound. I've tried D'Addario J71's and Worth Browns as well.
Moore Bettah Tenor
- D'Addario J71's:
Not sure what is the best yet on this thing. She's brand new. Came with Aquila strings I wasn't a fan. Switched to D'Addarios and like them more. Will try Worth CT next. See THIS THREAD for the string trials.
So what do you seem to choose?
So I just wanted to get a list of people preferences for their ukes and why they like those strings for whatever particular uke they are on.
This could really help newer players figure out what strings (might) sound best on what ukes and can be a useful thread to remove common string questions.
I'll start off!
Lanakai LU-21 Soprano
- Aquila Nylguts: I use these on this uke because I feel it gives it the loudest and clearest sound. It isn't the greatest uke and I have tried D'Addarios and Martin strings, but Aquilas have given the best effects.
BugsGear Eleuke Tenor
- D'Addarios: I have used these on the EleUke more for the feel then anything else. When I play this uke the distortion is on so the string difference isn't as huge of a deal.
Ko'olau T1 Tenor
- Fremont Fluorocarbon: These are locally made to where I live and I picked them up with the uke at 'Dusty Strings' acoustic music shop. Before these I had the Ko'olau Golds on the uke and couldn't stand them. I really dig the Fremonts, they are a lot like Worth Browns and they give a great, punchy sound to my Ko'olau. EDIT: These strings made my intonation up the neck BADLY. It would go out of tune very quickly up the neck. Very flat. I put on D'addario J71 that I got right here at the UU store. I really like them. Smooth feel, and good sustain.
Fluke (Concert) & Tiki Flea (Soprano)
- Aquila Nylguts:
I've tried Hilos, Martins and Aquilas on these ukes. Aquilas, in my mind, give the best sound for these instruments. It really brings out the volume and still has that trademark 'warm' sound you find in Fluke and Flea's.
9/26/09 EDIT: I now have a Fluke Tenor with Worth Clear strings. They really bring out a great tone and I would expect the same with the Fluke and Flea
Amigo Baritone
- Martin DGBE:
I've only used Martins and Aquilas on this uke, but I think the Martins have a softer sound that more suits the uke. The Aquilas try too hard to sound bright it seems, when this uke just wants to have that mellow, classical guitar like sound.
Applause Soprano
- Aquila Nylguts:
These give the uke a unique bark and needed volume. I really like them on this uke. I've used GHS, and D'Addario strings.
Kamaka Concert Deluxe
- Worth Browns:
These are the strings for this uke. I have tried D'Addario's, Martins, Hilo's, Aquila's and the Kamaka strings, but the Worths really bring out the dark, warm sound the Kamaka has. The intonation has been MUCH better with the Worths then any other strings I am using.
9/26/09 EDIT: I have started to use Worth Clear strings and they may sound just a tad bit better on the instrument. A little more full.
Mike Periera Custom Soprano
- Worth Browns:
I got this uke fairly recently and haven't changed the strings yet. Mike put on Worths and it sounds wonderful so I probably won't try different things for this one. (It sounds really, REALLY good. )
9/26/09 EDIT: Just strung her up with Savarez Alliance strings. Waiting to see how they settle, but so far I think they are a great fit. It gives the uke a real bell like tone.
New additions:
Kanile'a Custom T
- Worth Clear Tenor:
Best strings for this uke. Mango is a mellow tone wood and these strings really give it a great sound. I've tried D'Addario J71's and Worth Browns as well.
Moore Bettah Tenor
- D'Addario J71's:
Not sure what is the best yet on this thing. She's brand new. Came with Aquila strings I wasn't a fan. Switched to D'Addarios and like them more. Will try Worth CT next. See THIS THREAD for the string trials.
So what do you seem to choose?
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