DaveY
Well-known member
So I have a new Godin MultiUke (tenor, 17" scale) that I'll convert to low G, and an old UU thread featured Andrew K. (HMS/TUS) explaining (see here) that a wound .032 inch diameter string is the way to go.
I found three D'Addarios that seem to qualify, but their string tension varies:
Single EXP Coated 80/20 Bronze Wound 032 in. / 27.860 lb. tension
Single EXP Coated Phosphor Bronze Wound 032 inch / 28.730 lb. tension
Single 80/20 Bronze Wound 032 inch / 29.010 lb. tension
He also mentioned that the .030 Fremont lacked sufficient tension (for optimal intonation). It's described as "medium tension" on the HMS site and elsewhere – I couldn't find a specific tension number.
Does one (or two) of those strings seem like a better fit? Or should I just buy all three and see what happens?
And/or are there options in addition to D'Addarios?
I found three D'Addarios that seem to qualify, but their string tension varies:
Single EXP Coated 80/20 Bronze Wound 032 in. / 27.860 lb. tension
Single EXP Coated Phosphor Bronze Wound 032 inch / 28.730 lb. tension
Single 80/20 Bronze Wound 032 inch / 29.010 lb. tension
He also mentioned that the .030 Fremont lacked sufficient tension (for optimal intonation). It's described as "medium tension" on the HMS site and elsewhere – I couldn't find a specific tension number.
Does one (or two) of those strings seem like a better fit? Or should I just buy all three and see what happens?
And/or are there options in addition to D'Addarios?