Comments on: ‘Ukulele Strings – Materials, Types, and Brands

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:13:21 +0000

This is a great site. I love popping on here to pick up hints and tips. I’ve got a Fender Tenor ‘Uke, which I absolutely adore! I’ve ordered some Aquila low G’s as I’ve never played low G before. I think I may have to check out those Worth’s next if I like it.

By: Brad Bordessa

Brad Bordessa — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:08:56 +0000

I’m not too sure about steel strings. The impression I’ve gotten is that you just use the bottom 4 strings from a steel string guitar set. But see if you can get in touch with national.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:48:05 +0000

I have a national resophonic soprano uke style 1. all metal. What strings should I use?

By: Brad Bordessa

Brad Bordessa — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:02:19 +0000

Hmm… It’s hard to tie a knot for that kind of bridge with any string! I can only imagine how hard it is to do it with a metal string. Here’s a knot that might work: http://www.myamoeukuleles.com/restringing.html but like you said, hard to tie.

By: Gem

Gem — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:21:21 +0000

HI, I have a Tanglewood TU5 Baritone Uke and have just got myself a set of low GCEA strings from Guadelupe. The problem is that they are not knotted, and so I’m not sure how to use them – it seems to be impossible to put a knot in a brass string! Am I being really dim or is this a flaw with the Guadelupes? Please help me, I’m going insane with frustration!