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Pops
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 09/29/2007 : 12:43:58 PM
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I have a Kamaka tenor strung with a wound third. I
m getting ready to change strings on it for the first time. Has anyone used a tenor set without a wound third, and what do you like or dont' like about it.
Thanks for your input.
--Mark
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sm80808
Lokahi
347 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2007 : 4:21:09 PM
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| I prefer non-wound third. I think they blend together better when they are all unwound. |
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808bk
Akahai
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Posted - 09/29/2007 : 7:02:56 PM
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| I also prefer all non-wound strings. I find that wound strings tend to have more sustain and can dominate over the other strings. |
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da_joka
Lokahi
361 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2007 : 04:39:54 AM
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| I no like da wound strings too. I had wound C & G on my Pono Tenor, den wen change um out fo da unwound Ko`olau Golds. (hi-g) I love um. I no like da way da wound strings ring mo den da unwound ones an how da ting squeaks wen i run my fingah ontop um. |
If can, can. If no can, no can. |
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Pops
Lokahi
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2007 : 05:53:20 AM
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Thanks everybody for your suggestions. I appreciate them! I was thinking of trying the Ko'olau Gold non-wound package. I played Jake Shimabukuro's uke a while back and I liked the feel of the the non-wound set. I know he has a new signature set out by D'Addario, has anyone tried them? Thanks!
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2007 : 10:12:18 AM
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| Is there such a thing an unwound low G set? Anybody Know? Please share. This is for Tenor 'uke by the way. |
No'eau, eia au he mea pa'ani wale nō. |
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sm80808
Lokahi
347 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2007 : 10:14:54 AM
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| Worth strings have an unwound G. Depending on the scale length of your tenor, it might seem a little floppy though (IMO) |
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da_joka
Lokahi
361 Posts |
Posted - 09/30/2007 : 10:16:06 AM
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| I tink Worth makes a unwound low g string. |
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Pops
Lokahi
USA
387 Posts |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 10:22:08 AM
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Thanks, all for your suggestions. I tried da joka's recommendations regarding the Ko'olau golds (hi-g) and I love them. They've really opened up the sound. I also picked up the new set Jake is endorsing for D'Addario and I'll let you know what I think of them when I change strings next.
Peace.
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da_joka
Lokahi
361 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2007 : 07:18:56 AM
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glad you liked da ko`olau golds! I love um too. No can wait fo hea how da Jake strings is. Maybe you gotta buy one mo ukulele fo try um out on eh? ha ha ha ... i bet da ko`olau's goin last you long time asswhy :-)
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2007 : 4:36:35 PM
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I know how you guys feel about your strings. I have a 'uke where I was experimenting with various string combos. The sound was ok. When I tried using a smooth nylon in low G it was to loose and funny sounding. Today I restrung with an Aquila set low G for tenor and the combination in one pure set was perfect for my 'uke. String preference is a very personal thing. Many brands sound good but the choice of best is still just what anyone really like on their axe. So for me after trying different things I like what I got and as an alternate for some ereason I like Hilo low G too. Except for the fact that the wound strings show fret wear sooner than other brands. I really prefer low G and if the Jake strings sound good maybe I'll try them out on another 'uke. So if anyone tries out the jake set let us know.
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