Worth Browns /KoAloha Opio

SailingUke · May 7, 2020

I bought a Acacia/Spruce tenor from the factory when I was there in November 2019. I really enjoy the uke, it has the original strings and has always been loud. Now it seems to be louder after in break in. The top is almost overdriving and I am getting a bit of distortion (like gain on an electric guitar). I am thinking maybe Worth Browns, is anyone using browns on an Opio acacia/spruce tenor?

man0a · May 7, 2020

A lot of people like Worth Brown strings, but a lot of people also hate them. Check out this thread for a variety of opinions: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/showthread.php?144146-Worth-Brown-Strings

chrimess · May 7, 2020

Yes, worth browns will tame your KoAloha have done it few times but always went back to CTs because I want my KoAloha to rock and roll!

hendulele · May 7, 2020

Go medium or light with your Worth Browns and they'll be nice and mellow. The extras or strongs might be too bright for your taste.

jkib · May 8, 2020

I have the solid acacia concert. Did not like the stock strings at first; sounded thin and brash for my taste, and the tension was too low for my liking. Put a freemont soloist low G and a set of worth brown mediums and it sounds 100% better. Much fuller and a bit mellower. I think the browns bring more of the tone of the wood out instead of from the strings. The tension of the mediums is just right for me.

SailingUke · May 9, 2020

I put the Worth Browns I had on (BTLG). They did exactly what I wanted and expected.
The uke is still loud, but the overdrive is gone. Warm full tone and great feel.

Worth Browns /KoAloha Opio

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