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Curtis Takahashi
Akahai
USA
62 Posts |
 Posted - 11/02/2008 : 6:39:38 PM
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I use the Low G set from Worth. The low G i that set, rather than being overpowering, is more balanced with regard to the rest of the string set. The strings may feel a little "floppy" to some, but I like an easier action personally. The wound low G strings need to be changed out often if you play a lot.
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abrigoohana
Lokahi
271 Posts |
Posted - 11/06/2008 : 08:47:20 AM
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Timi plays both high and low G ukulele's. Depends on the song, particular ukulele, and the feeling he's going after as to which he prefers. For his slack key tuning, I believe he always uses his low G ukulele. Emily prefers low G. Yes, soprano ukes can go to low G, just need to use a low G string and probably will need a trip to the repair shop to file open the nut a bit so it will fit.
Mahalo, the Abrigo Ohana |
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Makuakane
Aloha
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2008 : 10:34:29 PM
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I have all the different sizes and shapes of ‘ukulele and my favorite is the low G tenor and of course the baritone. However, when recording various types of Hawaiian music, the high G models cut through better, so it depends on the application.
If you can only afford one ‘ukulele then a low G model would give you a broader sound. You could conceivably switch between the low and high G strings, but it takes a long time for the string to stop stretching. |
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2168 Posts |
Posted - 12/31/2008 : 09:59:12 AM
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| Rod Lopez,Sr, told me that when he entertained, he always had a low G and a high G. He regarded them as different instruments with different applications. |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 12/31/2008 : 7:35:35 PM
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Originally posted by Makuakane
I have all the different sizes and shapes of ‘ukulele and my favorite is the low G tenor and of course the baritone.
...and left-handed ones, too, yeah? |
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Baritone
Lokahi
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2009 : 4:23:59 PM
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Da onli "G" string I know is da won was tune so looooow, it wen go fall off the instrument! Fortunately, was easy-fix, i.e. put em back on da instrument and make em mo high-n-tight. How dat, yoo highness'es! Joke!
I, tho, prefer to get my ukulele (or guitar),free, with "no strings attached" (yea;shuwa). No mo pilikia, dis way! Fortunately, I satisfy my need for "low'ness" with one baritone ukulele DGBE and my need for "high'ness" with one Pono Mango tenor GCEA, in high G erry,erry time (even nylon 6# fishing line work).
Your 'Highness',
Herb |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 06:22:37 AM
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Originally posted by Retro
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Originally posted by Makuakane
I have all the different sizes and shapes of ‘ukulele and my favorite is the low G tenor and of course the baritone.
...and left-handed ones, too, yeah?
Hey! Easy with the left handed compliments. Sinisterally yours, the gauche guy. BTW, I prefer low G for uke slack key and the ability to do tricky kaholos in the key of F. |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2009 : 3:44:50 PM
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Originally posted by slipry1
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Originally posted by Retro
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Originally posted by Makuakane
I have all the different sizes and shapes of ‘ukulele and my favorite is the low G tenor and of course the baritone.
...and left-handed ones, too, yeah?
Hey! Easy with the left handed compliments.
When Ken Makuakane was here in Seattle a couple years back, he had just gotten a brand-new, custom-made lefty `ukulele from the Kanile`a folks - twas a beauty! |
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