Hi,
I restrung my concert-scale soprano uke with Martin M600 fluorocarbon strings.
While tensioning the A-string to pitch, I heard a wood cracking sound. I noticed the string has crushed the wood a bit between the top of the bridge and its hole. (Please see pictures.)
This ukulele came with Aquila Nygut strings; and I've restrung it before with Aquila New Nygut. I did not experience the wood cracking sound or any crushing issue.
The M600 A-string is thinner and denser than Nygut, so it required more tension. I think this may be why the wood got crushed.
As a precaution, I detuned the A-string; and sent an email to the uke's manufacturer for advice.
So, I'm wondering if this is normal?
I restrung my concert-scale soprano uke with Martin M600 fluorocarbon strings.
While tensioning the A-string to pitch, I heard a wood cracking sound. I noticed the string has crushed the wood a bit between the top of the bridge and its hole. (Please see pictures.)
This ukulele came with Aquila Nygut strings; and I've restrung it before with Aquila New Nygut. I did not experience the wood cracking sound or any crushing issue.
The M600 A-string is thinner and denser than Nygut, so it required more tension. I think this may be why the wood got crushed.
As a precaution, I detuned the A-string; and sent an email to the uke's manufacturer for advice.
So, I'm wondering if this is normal?