I have just changed the strings on my KoAlana concert. My very sweet uke has gone dull. The new strings are a different brand than the stock strings. They feel thicker and tighter than the stock strings. The result is that the sound has gone from balanced, bright, and loud to a quieter mumble. I can replace the strings. What I want to know is how the characteristics of the strings translate into the sound of the 'ukulele?
What should I expect if tension is higher? Lower?
Does a thicker string need higher or lower tension to tune to the same note as a thinner one?
My KoAlana is a very light instrument. I have a Pono tenor that is built like a battleship by comparison.
Do the heavier/tighter strings "overdrive" the soundboard?
This is all part of my learning curve.
What should I expect if tension is higher? Lower?
Does a thicker string need higher or lower tension to tune to the same note as a thinner one?
My KoAlana is a very light instrument. I have a Pono tenor that is built like a battleship by comparison.
Do the heavier/tighter strings "overdrive" the soundboard?
This is all part of my learning curve.
