New Martin Tenor !
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Nickie
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Different string brands and types work best for different ukes. I would think that Martin's strings would be the most compatible with a MArtin uke....just sayin'
I've found Aquilas give me the best sound, feel, and are long lasting, but I don't have a Martin (yet)
I've found Aquilas give me the best sound, feel, and are long lasting, but I don't have a Martin (yet)
Depends on if it's reentrant, linear; do you want a wound 3&4? Need more info. I found with my vintage Favilla, it liked the old style nylon 1&2. My vintage Martin Bari likes the flurocarbons.
Paul December
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finger style or strumming?
peewee
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my vintage Martin tenor likes worth browns (re-entrant). Then again I haven't tried but one other type of string on it.
it would probably sound ok with old shoelaces
it would probably sound ok with old shoelaces
I have little doubt Southcoast strings would make that Martin sing. If you like linear with a higher tension, Dirks new HML-RW are incredible. For a softer more mellow sound his ML-SW are nice. For reentrant, his HMU-W3 are nice. The 3rd string is wound.
wendellfiddler
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The Savarez set that Collings uses might be nice - I find my mahogany Collings is a lot like an old Martin - in sound and feel.
Doug
Doug
Doc_J
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Curious to know what strings you went with, and how you like them.
I'd try Martins, they're cheap and readily available...I have Martins on my '34 style 0 and my C1K and think they are the best! I put some Worth clears on the C1K and think they are more mellow, thicker and have more tension and less volume, I like Martins better.
Definitely agree with UkerDan on the Martins. I have a set on my Lanikai. I also dig Aquilas - I have a set on my soprano. It varies from person to person, and from ukulele to ukulele. Bottom line is, I think you should try what strings you can - and congratulations on your new uke! I'd love to see pictures.
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