Help with strings, please

[UkeGirl22]

I ended up with a Córdoba Protégé C1M 1/4 size (6-string) guitar (tuned E-E) which feels and plays a lot like a bass uke. I’m still a guitar newbie and use this for travel mostly. Any idea what might sound sweet for strings? I know it’s a personal preference, but I would sure appreciate any suggestions. I read one place that it came with Savarez strings and another place that came with Aquila but either way I’d like to change them out. I’d like it to have a richer tone. Thanks for any help!

 

[DJ Mango]

Strings By Mail
https://www.stringsbymail.com

 

[DownUpDave]

I see your guitar is 18-7/8” scale length which is very short. Being a 1/4 size guitar that is appropriate of course. The suggestion above for Strings by Mail is a good one. You can ask them and they will give you excellent expert advice, I buy from them all the time.

Not to rain on your parade but that short of scale length nothing is going to sound great tuned E-E. I had a nylon string guitar with a 21” scale length and I still couldn’t get E-E to sound good. The tension on the strings are too low in E-E, but tuning up to G-G sounded much better. Good luck

 

[rustydusty]

Is this guitar steel string or nylon...

 

[DanY]

Try fluorocarbon trebles.

Hard Tension, XT Dynacore Carbon Coated Classical Guitar Strings | XTC46FF | D'Addario

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[SailingUke]

LaBella makes a set for 1/4 size guitars tuned E-E.

 

[Jim Hanks]

I had that one and agree with the others that E-E is not the best tuning.

I recommend either of these sets for G-G

Pepe Romero Guilele Fluorocarbon Strings UG1

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Thomastik-Infeld CF127 Classic N Superlona NT Guitar Strings, Full Set

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The 1st is easier to work with - flatwounds can be hard to tie.

This set is also OK and might be available locally:

D'Addario EJ45LP Composite Lightly Polished NT Guitar Strings Full Set

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[bsfloyd]

Is this guitar steel string or nylon...

Nylon stringed.

 

[frets alot]

I had that one and agree with the others that E-E is not the best tuning.

I recommend either of these sets for G-G

Pepe Romero Guilele Fluorocarbon Strings UG1

Best service and prices on Pepe Romero Guilele Fluorocarbon Strings UG1 | Fast Shipping | Educated Staff | Huge Selection | Shop Now!

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I agree with Jim. I use the UG1 strings on a 20" scale guilele tuned G-g and it improved the tone, volume, and sustain.