Paul December
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I have a solid top cedar Kala tenor that projects very well, but is brighter than I'd like (Aquila strings). Would fluoroCarbon strings warm it up? Will I lose a lot of its projection/loudness?
Strings are (relatively speaking) Cheap, but are our physical connection to the instrument. Every combination of Uke, Player, and Music is going to feel and sound different to you.
Whether it’s right for You is something only you can answer.
For My playing, Aquila’s are a Good Enough string, BUT they have their own sound, which might not be your preference.
Again, for My playing, I like medium tension fluorocarbon strings, which for me give a very clear tone that shows off the distinctiveness of my instruments.
But it’s quite personal . . . Heck check out classical guitar strings, what with split sets, half sets, and “Two half sets, but g of a completely different material...” . . . .We Ukers have it fairly easy.
Strings are cheap. Try them all.
UPDATE
Figured I'd update this post with what I decided to change to, and my verdict. The majority of the posts seemed to lean towards Worth Browns, so that is what I went with.
VERDICT = Fail
I allowed them adequate time to stretch through tuning and playing, but just wasn't a fan at all. The low G sounded twangy (too low tension?), the C sounded OK, and the E and A sounded too bright and without any complexity.
Overall, it was brighter and with less projection.I switched back to the Aquilas and while not perfect, it actually now sounds better than I remember it sounding! Probably because of how much I disliked the Worth Browns.
A final closing note: I do have Worth Browns (high g) on Koa concerts and love them, but on this tenor scale with solid cedar top, they definitely do not compliment the instrument.
Thanks for the update. I can't remember what uke I tried Worth Browns on, but I wasn't liking them either. Depends on the instrument and your personal tastes too.
Use of Seaguar Pink on my Kremona Coco (cedar/rosewood) mellowed it out nicely. Worth Browns and Aquila Nylgut were too bright.