I use the Red Aquila strings for my concert ukulele and never had any problems with them, I love the sound and feeling of them. I just purchased the Freemont black low G strings for my new Soprano ukulele...shall be getting them next week! Thanks for your information about the different brands and a demo of how they sound. Can't wait to try them!
I don't know how you do it in all your comparo videos. I'd rather jump off a roof than to restring and stretch all these uke strings. I've learned a lot from your videos. Bravo!
I was very surprised at how nice most of these strings sound. Although the Pepe Romero low squeak low G is my favorite the Fremont Black line run a very close second. Thanks again, Alex, for all you do. Wes
I use Aquila Reds on my crappy children's Luna soprano. (It is the one with a pink fairy on the front LOL) I did indeed have that string snap! Luckily it was still looking enough to use and since then it's been very nice.
More great string info! Thanks Alex! I have not had great success with low G and am convinced it isn't my thing...but when I hear it (by others) I really like it lol. One day I'll get the right string on the right uke :D.
Its not for everyone... I would probably get something thin and bright like the Aquila 16u string. That will give you the most high G sounding low G, much less overpowering. If that doesn't work, stick with what you know and at least you won't be missing out. 👍👍👍
Fantastic video. Thinking about changing the strings to an Anuenue AMM3 to go for low--G and get mellow, warm sound and not too bright and for fingerpicking, Fremont Soloist for the low G + Worth Brown for the other 3 would be fine? Thinking about not widening the nut of course ... :) thanks a lot!
Very helpful video for me, a beginner. Thank you! You are an excellent teacher! 👏 I may be purchasing a Snail S20-T; would you recommend a particular string for me to try? I love the mellowness of a low G. Thanks!
I found I couldn't get on with a wound string, so I put a set of Worth Browns on my Ohana tenor. It necessitated judicious application of a nail file to the nut, but I think I got away with it! I like the mellow tone.
Its hard to hear a difference between all thoose strings. I use a Fremont Soloist at my Kanile´a 5-String Tenor from your store, as my first Low-G string, after I put the Aquilas away. And it sounds good.
great video! thank you Brother. i used to play a set of low g strings on my koaloha super concert that had both a wound G and C string. is there still such a thing available? Id appreciate any help you might give. Thank you.
hey Alex, need the hook up for the best low G strings for a baritone that are easiest on new players fingers (will be surely building up those calluses soon ) THANKS, my Uke "guru o' knowledge" 👍
Baritone scale in GCEA tuning is always going to be quite hard on your fingers. The best one to get is a D'addario BEB031W. Hope that helps? Best, Ukulele guru 🙌
Any recommendation for the Romero Creations ST-MG Mango? I know Romero has their own Low G wound fluorocarbon string set, but am wondering how they compare to these.
The Romero low G is basically the same as the Fremont Soloist string. On a concert that would be my first choice... Especially due to the type of bridge on the STC. The fatter diameter strings might not even fit.
I saw in a video by someone else that if you want to go Low G you want to avoid wound strings or you’ll be replacing that one string a lot more often then the none wound strings… have you found that as well?
I've seen ukes with really cheap fretwire have a strange shredding effect on wound strings but ultimately I usually make a wound string last upto a year of regular play so it depends on how regularly you would replace your strings...
Hi Alex, I have used a substance ( which I am sure you are aware of with these Aquila reds to stop them catching and snapping which is called " Nut Sauce ". Might be of use to a viewer or two. Massage the string at the area where it it will pass over the nut as well as just applying to the nut. Tend to prefer Worth browns or Ken Middleton's living water strings now though. Oh and that Cat's tongue thing, feel the string and fit it roughest away from nut. You can close your eyes to enhance your finger sensitivity if need be. 👍
All very interesting stuff. I have used nut sauce but found it to react a bit to some strings and discolour them a bit which is fine for your own Ukes but I couldn't risk it on stuff I'm sending to customers. Appreciate the tip, you never stop learning.
I have found all unwound low Gs to be unreliable on a soprano with quite wild Intonation issues. The Fremont unwound blackline low G works a teeny tiny bit better but, personally I think the Fremont Soloist is your best bet or a D'addario NYL031W.
Hey Alex, I have a Enya nova Pro tenor and am currently using D'addario low g but find them a bit thick and tough on my fingers. I have a concert uke with aquila nylgut strings on and find these really nice to play. What do you recommend to change to on my enya tenor? Thank you
Hi :) if someone reads this (despite the video is 2 years old) can someone recommend a low g string set with an unwound g string for concert ukuleles? :)
@@UkesWithAlex thanks. I’m realizing people do these mixed combos of strings and I’m trying to figure out what to order and try because my local music store carry a super small selection with no low Gs🤷🏻♂️
I use the Red Aquila strings for my concert ukulele and never had any problems with them, I love the sound and feeling of them. I just purchased the Freemont black low G strings for my new Soprano ukulele...shall be getting them next week! Thanks for your information about the different brands and a demo of how they sound. Can't wait to try them!
I don't know how you do it in all your comparo videos. I'd rather jump off a roof than to restring and stretch all these uke strings. I've learned a lot from your videos. Bravo!
Thanks, Alex. An excellent video. Best wishes.
I was very surprised at how nice most of these strings sound. Although the Pepe Romero low squeak low G is my favorite the Fremont Black line run a very close second.
Thanks again, Alex, for all you do.
Wes
Great informative video 👍🏻
I use Aquila Reds on my crappy children's Luna soprano. (It is the one with a pink fairy on the front LOL) I did indeed have that string snap! Luckily it was still looking enough to use and since then it's been very nice.
More great string info! Thanks Alex! I have not had great success with low G and am convinced it isn't my thing...but when I hear it (by others) I really like it lol. One day I'll get the right string on the right uke :D.
Its not for everyone... I would probably get something thin and bright like the Aquila 16u string. That will give you the most high G sounding low G, much less overpowering. If that doesn't work, stick with what you know and at least you won't be missing out. 👍👍👍
Fantastic video. Thinking about changing the strings to an Anuenue AMM3 to go for low--G and get mellow, warm sound and not too bright and for fingerpicking, Fremont Soloist for the low G + Worth Brown for the other 3 would be fine? Thinking about not widening the nut of course ... :) thanks a lot!
I reckon that's a solid choice 👌
Very helpful video for me, a beginner. Thank you! You are an excellent teacher! 👏 I may be purchasing a Snail S20-T; would you recommend a particular string for me to try? I love the mellowness of a low G. Thanks!
Worth BT with a Fremont Soloist
I found I couldn't get on with a wound string, so I put a set of Worth Browns on my Ohana tenor. It necessitated judicious application of a nail file to the nut, but I think I got away with it! I like the mellow tone.
Love the idea of using a nail file. Marj you are a legend!
Why, thank you!
Its hard to hear a difference between all thoose strings. I use a Fremont Soloist at my Kanile´a 5-String Tenor from your store, as my first Low-G string, after I put the Aquilas away. And it sounds good.
great video! thank you Brother. i used to play a set of low g strings on my koaloha super concert that had both a wound G and C string. is there still such a thing available? Id appreciate any help you might give. Thank you.
Yes there is! Ko'olau strings have two different sets that come with a wound 3rd and 4th string. 🤙
hey Alex, need the hook up for the best low G strings for a baritone that are easiest on new players fingers (will be surely building up those calluses soon )
THANKS, my Uke "guru o' knowledge" 👍
Baritone scale in GCEA tuning is always going to be quite hard on your fingers. The best one to get is a D'addario BEB031W. Hope that helps?
Best,
Ukulele guru 🙌
Any recommendation for the Romero Creations ST-MG Mango? I know Romero has their own Low G wound fluorocarbon string set, but am wondering how they compare to these.
The Romero low G is basically the same as the Fremont Soloist string. On a concert that would be my first choice... Especially due to the type of bridge on the STC. The fatter diameter strings might not even fit.
I saw in a video by someone else that if you want to go Low G you want to avoid wound strings or you’ll be replacing that one string a lot more often then the none wound strings… have you found that as well?
I've seen ukes with really cheap fretwire have a strange shredding effect on wound strings but ultimately I usually make a wound string last upto a year of regular play so it depends on how regularly you would replace your strings...
Hi Alex, I have used a substance ( which I am sure you are aware of with these Aquila reds to stop them catching and snapping which is called " Nut Sauce ". Might be of use to a viewer or two. Massage the string at the area where it it will pass over the nut as well as just applying to the nut. Tend to prefer Worth browns or Ken Middleton's living water strings now though. Oh and that Cat's tongue thing, feel the string and fit it roughest away from nut. You can close your eyes to enhance your finger sensitivity if need be. 👍
All very interesting stuff. I have used nut sauce but found it to react a bit to some strings and discolour them a bit which is fine for your own Ukes but I couldn't risk it on stuff I'm sending to customers. Appreciate the tip, you never stop learning.
@@UkesWithAlex I didn't know that. I have not seen or experienced that. Is it nylon types it reacts with or both nylon and fluorocarbon types ?
I haven’t noticed any mention of La Bella strings in your reviews. Aren’t Pepe’s strings made by them?
This video is several years old. I've mentioned them in some SUS videos but the recording of the video predates that.
Hey Alex, is that Worth Brown Fluorocarbon string ok to use on a soprano? Thanks!
I have found all unwound low Gs to be unreliable on a soprano with quite wild Intonation issues. The Fremont unwound blackline low G works a teeny tiny bit better but, personally I think the Fremont Soloist is your best bet or a D'addario NYL031W.
@@UkesWithAlex Thanks! I appreciate it!
Hey Alex, I have a Enya nova Pro tenor and am currently using D'addario low g but find them a bit thick and tough on my fingers. I have a concert uke with aquila nylgut strings on and find these really nice to play. What do you recommend to change to on my enya tenor? Thank you
To be honest you are not going to get a wide variety of sounds out of the Enya so if you prefer Aquila I'd stick with them.
@@UkesWithAlex ok, thank you 👍
Hi. I’m a new player. Bought a bondi tenor oak. Would like to change to low g. What string might pair well for a beginner?
An Aquila 16u Is always good
Do the Aquila red strings (inkl. low G) fit well on a Kai KTI 5000?
The low G will be a bit tight in the nut slot. It should work but don't be surprised if the red low G snaps quicker than a wound string.
Hi :) if someone reads this (despite the video is 2 years old) can someone recommend a low g string set with an unwound g string for concert ukuleles? :)
Worth cm-lg
Hi Alex, would a low G be suitable on a Concert (Kala laminate). Thanks! 🙂
Sure. I'd get a wound one for best results
@@UkesWithAlex Okay, thanks!
Hey Alex, what set of strings are you using for the rest of the strings?
An Aluminum wound C and Worth Brown E and A
@@UkesWithAlex thanks. I’m realizing people do these mixed combos of strings and I’m trying to figure out what to order and try because my local music store carry a super small selection with no low Gs🤷🏻♂️
If you get desperate. A classical guitar D string will work.
E and A look clear und the Video, though @@UkesWithAlex
Looked through notes. It was clear Fluorocarbon Martin trebles
Can you use a tenor low G string on a concert?
Yes
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