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Original Post By:
Iuke
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Date: 12/17/2015 9:49:14 PM
(Updated: 12/18/2015 11:34:08 AM)
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| The factory strung in E Tuning is with the 96C string set by Aquila. I've found these a little too floppy overall, basses and trebles. I'm still working on finding tighter basses but as far as the three treble strings (e, b, g) the Aquila concert size strings are a bit tighter and brighter. I like these better. If anyone else has more info/ideas to share, please do. |
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Posted By:
J Boy Shyne
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Date: 1/26/2016 1:32:10 PM
(Updated: 1/26/2016 5:19:32 PM)
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From googling about, the Aquila 96C strings are designed for the Yamaha guitalele which has a 17" scale length (like a tenor ukulele). See http://www.elderly.com/aquila-96c-guilele-guitalele-strings.htm On the other hand, the Cordoba Mini O has a 20" scale length (like a baritone ukulele). So, the strings designed for a certain tuning on a 17" scale mini guitar ain't gonna get ya the same tuning on your mini guitar that has a 20" scale.
Since standard guitar strings are common, if one's gonna use one of these mini guitars, in my opinion it makes sense to just use standard stings and tune the shorter scale instrument to it's scale. So, staying in standard tuning of EADGBE (low to high), a 20" scale length would be the 3rd fret of a normal guitar (25.5" scale length). As such, using regular strings, you'd tune them up to GCFBbDG. On a 17" scale, regular strings would be tuned up to ADGCEA.
Personally, I do not care for any of these mini-ghee-tars. To me, they sound weak and due to the narrow nut widths they are difficult to finger pick. Rather than wasting money on such instruments, simply capo a normal guitar wherever ya want.
Due to their unique sound, I like ukuleles especially re-entrant tuned (gCEA) sopranos. As such, my comments above pertain to these mini guitars and not to ukes.
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