We use mostly fluorocarbon strings, but when we use a low G we prefer Aquila sugar strings with a Fremont wound low G. Both of these sets sound great!👍
These comparison you tubes are really interesting and helpful, Terry. Even though they both seem very similar at first, by the end, I like the warmer sound of the flourocarbon strings the best.
I've tried about all the strings out there on my tenors and I favor the Reds and especially the unwound low G Red. All the other low G strings seem to be too loud IMHO. At least for me! I agree, more rounded tone!
I put some Aquila reds on my $40 Mitchell soprano. I tune it in 4ths starting from high G. Once they got stretched in there was a big improvement in sound. This uke had terrible winders until I put a little 3-in-1 on them.
I always put Aquila Reds on the pre war Martins that have come through my shop . I also put them on any thin topped vintage ukulele . I always make sure that the nut and saddles have no sharp edges so that they don't snap . I like fluorocarbons on laminate wood ukuleles , they help "focus" the tone . Reds can be a bit overwhelmed under hard strumming with a hard pick , so if I have a customer that is a hard strummer , no Reds for you . Both are great strings . I have both kinds on my ukuleles and I also like the Aquila New Nylaguts for that guy sound , they are a bit thick though and need a different saddle cut for them as opposed to having a set of reds on that same ukulele .
I think the thing with reds is that it is easier to play hard chords because the string itself is easier to bend. In the beginning I think you have to retune you your ukulele a lot more though, which is fine but can be annoying. Compared to the whites Aguilar strings the tops everything. I think I like them more
I have used PhDs on my concerts and really like them, so I bought a set for my tenor; don't really care for the tension. I'll probably try worth lights next time.
I use an Aquila Red low G with Aquila Lavas for the other strings. Worth Browns on me reintrant tuned uke. I think you need to try a variety of strings with each ukulele. There isn't one right answer.
The Reds almost ring out more like a banjolele-not quite that bright, but they have more bite, particularly on the attack. The PHD is a tad more mellow. They don’t have quite the same bright attack on the front end. I would give a slight edge to the Reds, but I suspect it may depend on what uke you put these strings on. They both sound great.
I like the Aquila Red low-G non-wound. I haven't had any breakage problem with them on 2 ukuleles (a tenor and a concert). I know some people complain that they break too easily. The only time I had a string break was when the compensation bevel on the saddle of a new ukulele was cut with a very sharp edge, and that was not an Aquila Red string but rather some other string installed at the factory, probably an Aquila Nylgut or New Nylgut by the looks of it. Perhaps those who complain about the Red strings breaking should examine the sharpness of the edges in the nut slot or saddle compensation bevel. Or perhaps if they replaced the high g with a low G Red, they should be sure that the slot in the nut is wide enough for the thickness of the Red. Ukulele Henry has a TH-cam vide where he explains why he loves the Reds and has used them for many years without breakage troubles.
I have Aquila 88U Red Series Tenor low G. I like the sound, but the wound G string doesn`t last very long. I want to change it to unwound low G 72U that is sold separately. I hope it helps.
My set of Aquila reds was a Low G and that string was a wound string. My earliest set of Aquila red, also Low G, were very high tension and snapped easily. Newer set much better. The reds give a great look and sound to my Pono tenor.
For my uke, Córdoba 21T (spruce top) and my style of playing (finger, arpeggio, jazz, not so much strumming) it’s Aquila Red, low G Tried nylgut and fluorocarbon out of curiosity Nope, back to Red
I use and love both of these strings. PVDF is a different fluoropolymer than other fluorocarbon (for example, D'Addario fluorocarbon strings), so it's misleading to call the PhD strings "fluorocarbon" as if they're the same thing -- the "V" for vinylidene matters. The Aquila Reds get added density from the copper additives, and the PhD PVDF strings get added density from the polymer itself. I'm using the Aquila Reds for an electric ukulele, and the PhD PVDF strings on an acoustic ukulele. They're a close comparison! But I feel the PhD strings have a little more Hawaiian sweetness to them.
I definitely prefer PHD'S over Reds. I actually use the Soprano/Concert PHD sets on my Tenors. They have a nice sound and make a nice lite gauge Tenor set.
I personally don't love the reds except for baritone, which I think they sound awesome on. The biggest issue is they do not last very long before they inevitably snap, I find the wound strings are particularly fragile, I had the D string only last a couple of weeks and I replaced the just the D string with new nylgut. I love how they sound though and I think it's worth the headache
The first set of strings I put onto a ukulele myself was actually a set of Aquila Red concert with an unwound Low G, about exactly 6 months ago, on a slotted bridge. This has been the first time I've used any Red strings as well. Since they have the reputation for breaking easily, I looked up a couple of installation videos before changing the strings. Fortunately for me, I managed to put them on without any breaking, and they have even remained intact and maintained consistent performance to this day, honestly to my pleasant surprise. Because of that, I guess I won't be afraid to choose the Aquila Red strings again next time I need a string change. (That said, I personally have not had any experience with the Red Wound Low G, so I can't speak for what I don't know.)
I didn’t hear you say which you liked. I see one commit that reds break easily. I probably wouldn’t go with them for just that reason. My ear presently doesn’t hear a lot of difference.
I tried the reds and haven’t looked back. Really enjoy them.
Great strings.
I like the reds. I have used them with the low G for a long time and they have a more rounded tone.
Fave is the reds w/low G, also Worth brown. 🎶
Great!
We use mostly fluorocarbon strings, but when we use a low G we prefer Aquila sugar strings with a Fremont wound low G. Both of these sets sound great!👍
I use mostly the Phd strings. Love them. I do also use the reds. Love them on my baritone.
These comparison you tubes are really interesting and helpful, Terry. Even though they both seem very similar at first, by the end, I like the warmer sound of the flourocarbon strings the best.
I've tried about all the strings out there on my tenors and I favor the Reds and especially the unwound low G Red. All the other low G strings seem to be too loud IMHO. At least for me! I agree, more rounded tone!
Tried many. Pepe Romero Fluorocarbon's are my favorite.
I keep coming back to reds on my soprano, and I have never snapped one of them. I also really like the texture on reds!
I put some Aquila reds on my $40 Mitchell soprano. I tune it in 4ths starting from high G. Once they got stretched in there was a big improvement in sound. This uke had terrible winders until I put a little 3-in-1 on them.
The reds have great tone especially on a soprano uke. But they do have a tendency to break quite easily. Clear water strings are nice strings
Kinda hard to tell on my phone but am leaning more towards the PHD’s. Sounds cleaner snd crisper to me.
yes, you are right!
I always put Aquila Reds on the pre war Martins that have come through my shop . I also put them on any thin topped vintage ukulele . I always make sure that the nut and saddles have no sharp edges so that they don't snap .
I like fluorocarbons on laminate wood ukuleles , they help "focus" the tone .
Reds can be a bit overwhelmed under hard strumming with a hard pick , so if I have a customer that is a hard strummer , no Reds for you .
Both are great strings . I have both kinds on my ukuleles and I also like the Aquila New Nylaguts for that guy sound , they are a bit thick though and need a different saddle cut for them as opposed to having a set of reds on that same ukulele .
I think the thing with reds is that it is easier to play hard chords because the string itself is easier to bend. In the beginning I think you have to retune you your ukulele a lot more though, which is fine but can be annoying. Compared to the whites Aguilar strings the tops everything. I think I like them more
I have used PhDs on my concerts and really like them, so I bought a set for my tenor; don't really care for the tension. I'll probably try worth lights next time.
Nice!
I use an Aquila Red low G with Aquila Lavas for the other strings. Worth Browns on me reintrant tuned uke. I think you need to try a variety of strings with each ukulele. There isn't one right answer.
Living Water strings are my go to.
The Reds almost ring out more like a banjolele-not quite that bright, but they have more bite, particularly on the attack. The PHD is a tad more mellow. They don’t have quite the same bright attack on the front end. I would give a slight edge to the Reds, but I suspect it may depend on what uke you put these strings on. They both sound great.
I like the Aquila Red low-G non-wound. I haven't had any breakage problem with them on 2 ukuleles (a tenor and a concert). I know some people complain that they break too easily. The only time I had a string break was when the compensation bevel on the saddle of a new ukulele was cut with a very sharp edge, and that was not an Aquila Red string but rather some other string installed at the factory, probably an Aquila Nylgut or New Nylgut by the looks of it. Perhaps those who complain about the Red strings breaking should examine the sharpness of the edges in the nut slot or saddle compensation bevel. Or perhaps if they replaced the high g with a low G Red, they should be sure that the slot in the nut is wide enough for the thickness of the Red. Ukulele Henry has a TH-cam vide where he explains why he loves the Reds and has used them for many years without breakage troubles.
I have Aquila 88U Red Series Tenor low G. I like the sound, but the wound G string doesn`t last very long. I want to change it to unwound low G 72U that is sold separately. I hope it helps.
My set of Aquila reds was a Low G and that string was a wound string. My earliest set of Aquila red, also Low G, were very high tension and snapped easily. Newer set much better. The reds give a great look and sound to my Pono tenor.
For my uke, Córdoba 21T (spruce top) and my style of playing (finger, arpeggio, jazz, not so much strumming) it’s Aquila Red, low G
Tried nylgut and fluorocarbon out of curiosity Nope, back to Red
I use and love both of these strings. PVDF is a different fluoropolymer than other fluorocarbon (for example, D'Addario fluorocarbon strings), so it's misleading to call the PhD strings "fluorocarbon" as if they're the same thing -- the "V" for vinylidene matters. The Aquila Reds get added density from the copper additives, and the PhD PVDF strings get added density from the polymer itself. I'm using the Aquila Reds for an electric ukulele, and the PhD PVDF strings on an acoustic ukulele. They're a close comparison! But I feel the PhD strings have a little more Hawaiian sweetness to them.
I definitely prefer PHD'S over Reds. I actually use the Soprano/Concert PHD sets on my Tenors. They have a nice sound and make a nice lite gauge Tenor set.
PhD or fishing leader.
I personally don't love the reds except for baritone, which I think they sound awesome on. The biggest issue is they do not last very long before they inevitably snap, I find the wound strings are particularly fragile, I had the D string only last a couple of weeks and I replaced the just the D string with new nylgut. I love how they sound though and I think it's worth the headache
Great comment thanks for sharing!
The Aquila reds are amazing!
read many reports of the reds breaking easily. I've never had an issue with martin m600 strings so I am sticking to them.
Yeah, they don't last very long, putting graphite in the nut is supposed to help, I personally love how they sound on my baritone so I put up with it
The first set of strings I put onto a ukulele myself was actually a set of Aquila Red concert with an unwound Low G, about exactly 6 months ago, on a slotted bridge. This has been the first time I've used any Red strings as well. Since they have the reputation for breaking easily, I looked up a couple of installation videos before changing the strings. Fortunately for me, I managed to put them on without any breaking, and they have even remained intact and maintained consistent performance to this day, honestly to my pleasant surprise. Because of that, I guess I won't be afraid to choose the Aquila Red strings again next time I need a string change. (That said, I personally have not had any experience with the Red Wound Low G, so I can't speak for what I don't know.)
Thanks for sharing!
I'd like to hear the red on a Baritone.
The Aquila Reds with low D sound great on baritone, but the lowest strings are both wound strings, if that matters to you.
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The reds' cut through in sound more. A little more life. Both sounded nice/
I didn’t hear you say which you liked. I see one commit that reds break easily. I probably wouldn’t go with them for just that reason. My ear presently doesn’t hear a lot of difference.
I like the PHD Flourocarbon. The Reds sound a little dull not as clear a sound.
I thought the reds sounded nice for the finger picking.
Aquila Reds in Low-G.
The PHD have a cleaner sound to me.
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I dont hear much difference, maybe the Red sonds a bit deeper.
Fluorocarbon
low g here.
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Thanks for the support as always Dhruv
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