Can you tune a high g string up to C?

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Hi, wondering if it would be possible to do this, to have a high c an octave above the typical c? Wrong forum sorry! I’d lock if I knew how!
 
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I suppose you could. I'd use an A string tune it down. I have no idea how it would change the harmonics while you play, though.
 
I don't know how far a high g will stretch.You are going up three whole tones, five semitones so it may be getting a bit tight and tetchy. Is there a prize for finding out seeing as you have posted this in the "Contest" section ;) You may be better off in the Ukulele Tips, Tricks and Technique or Uke Talk section :D
 
I keep one of my ukuleles in D, which makes the g string an a, and that is pretty tight. Also, it will put extra stress on your bridge. Don't think I would try it, myself.
 
Yes. You'll be fine- especially for a change that miniscule.

"Thicker Gauged" strings are essentially just strings that would normally be elsewhere in your setup. For example, the high E of an 11s set? That's just a B string from a 9s set.
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