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Original Post By:
Fretted
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Date: 3/27/2014 11:06:43 AM |
Kind of in love with the new Super Nylguts right now. They provide an extra tinge of bright firmness to ukes that are lush without sacrificing that subtle richness of the original Nylguts. Admittedly though, I'm fickle when it comes to strings. |
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Posted By:
Frank B
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Date: 3/27/2014 2:13:05 PM |
I have favored Nylgut strings for several years, but in the last year I have tried Fremont flurocarbon strings as well as Worth flurocarbon strings. My hearing is too poor to be able to discuss tonal nuances, but I find the flurocarbon strings to be quite enjoyable. I think I like the "clears" better than the "browns".
I've also tried the Aquila "Reds", but, while they are rather bright sounding, they are also rather brittle and tend to break easily.
I shall buy a set of the Super Nylguts and see if I can detect an improvement. Experimenting with different strings is an enjoyable part of our ukulele hobby, albeit a tad expensive.
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Posted By:
UK Ukee
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Date: 3/28/2014 6:41:20 PM |
Hi, I'm new to the forum. I like standard Nylguts, they can do so much for intonation on a uke. I've heard good things about Worth strings and also the Living Water strings, I'd like to try some fluorocarbons as I understand they give a brighter sounds. Looks like the Super Nylguts may well be worth a try too.
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Posted By:
Fretted
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Date: 3/29/2014 1:43:42 PM |
Yes the higher tension strings stay more in tune because you don't squash the strings out of tune when you fret them. All of those strings you mentioned, UKUkee are higher tension than standard nylon. Intonation is a compromise. Even if the bridge saddle is in the proper position and correctly compensated, the mechanics of fretting pushes the cents off of perfect intonation. Too, some ukes have frets that are too large so you can't help but fret them out of tune.
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Posted By:
Phreddcatt
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Date: 3/30/2014 6:08:26 AM |
The New Super Nylguts are my new favorites as well. Better balanced tone and stay in tune better than the previous nylguts. Feel great to the fingers, too! I highly recommend them.
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Posted By:
Rob Uker
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Date: 3/31/2014 8:38:19 AM |
The original Nylagut strings have been my go to string for along time now. I do like the Worth brown stings too but I can only get them on line.
Are the super Nylagut strings scratchy or smooth when you run your hand over them?
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Posted By:
Fretted
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Date: 4/1/2014 5:37:02 PM |
They are smoother than the regular nylgut and a tad thinner and harder as well. They also have a slightly more ivory than white color.
Giv'em a try.
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Posted By:
Ernie
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Date: 4/2/2014 6:50:29 PM |
I personally like the old Nylguts better. The new version seem extremely stiff to me, and deliver a more plasticky sound to my ears. I bought some Aquilas on ebay expressly because they had a photo of the old style Nylguts, but when they arrived, they were the new strings. Alas.
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Posted By:
James Clem
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Date: 4/12/2014 12:55:31 PM |
This is good news as I have been using the standard Aquilas for years but they lack a crisp high end treble on my National Reso-Phonic uke. I will give these new ones a try. Thanks for the tip!
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