Strings - Best for Lanikai Sop Pineapple - Not Aquila

PereBourik · May 1, 2013

I need recommendations for strings for my Lanikai LU-21P soprano pineapple. I have fresh Aquilas on it and it sounds like a toy piano. I really hate it. I've had D'Addario T2 Titanium on it and they were OK. I want something that will actually make it sound like a ukulele. Tone is more important than volume.

This is my travel/beater uke. But if I don't find better tone from it it will be my nowhere uke. HELP

bnolsen · May 1, 2013

i can't offhand tell if the titaniums are fluorocarbons or not (edit:they are monofilament) but a set of martin m600s might be another quick locally available option. I still have the original aquilas on mine and I agree they aren't right for this ukulele. I'd like to hear about other options tried. The intonation on mine is great.

connor013 · May 1, 2013

Southcoasts are my go-to choice, but some Worth browns might bring out that mellow lower end in the pineapple.

Let us know how it works out.

Ta2d_Katw · May 1, 2013

I'd like to know this, as well. My LU-21P is my first uke, but I am not totally satisfied with the way it sounds. It didn't occur to me that it could be the strings.

PereBourik · May 1, 2013

The D'Addario T2 strings are nylon, not fluorocarbon. I did like them, but I want a little more variety. My impression was that they were lower tension than Aquilas, quieter too. Southcoasts are a little fancy schmancy for this uke. Keep those ideas coming.

PereBourik · May 1, 2013

I had to do some fussing with the bridge to lower the action and improve the intonation on this one; a semi-sort-of-setup. Improved the intonation. The fresh strings I had on hand were Aquilas. They almost sound brassy.

PereBourik · May 14, 2013

Just put Martin M600 strings on my Lanikai Pineapple. It finally doesn't sound like it's strung with rubber bands, or make space-alien noises like Aquilas.

MisterRios · May 15, 2013

I've had Martin M600s on my Kala Pineapple as well as Worth Browns. I can tell you I definitely like the "woody" sound of the Worth Browns a lot more than the Martins, although the Martins were pretty great. Try them in a couple of months and let us know what you think.

fernandogardinali · May 15, 2013

PereBourik said:
Just put Martin M600 strings on my Lanikai Pineapple. It finally doesn't sound like it's strung with rubber bands, or make space-alien noises like Aquilas.

I'd go with the Martin M600 as well. Plus they are extremely cheap!

PereBourik · May 15, 2013

This uke definitely needs higher tension strings to sound musical. Waiting for the Martin strings to settle. Got the Martins at a Local Music Store. They were priced $13.29, SALE! $4.99. What is the real price point for these strings? It's too cheap a ukulele to warrant "sheeshee deluxe" strings.

fernandogardinali · May 15, 2013

PereBourik said:
This uke definitely needs higher tension strings to sound musical. Waiting for the Martin strings to settle. Got the Martins at a Local Music Store. They were priced $13.29, SALE! $4.99. What is the real price point for these strings? It's too cheap a ukulele to warrant "sheeshee deluxe" strings.

I used to buy 5 for 3.85 on Elderly Instruments.

Strings - Best for Lanikai Sop Pineapple - Not Aquila

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