Aquila Strings 96c Set Guitarlele (Guilele) in Standard E Tuning - Part One
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- Опубликовано: 3 май 2020
- Mr.Tom TIPS / How To: Guitarlele (Guilele) in Standard E Tuning
My 2nd review for the Aquila Strings 153C set in the red package is here:
• Guitarlele in Standard... 
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Thank You for visiting and watching my video. Keep reading the below for important UPDATED information:
There is a few things to note.The first is, I like using the Aquila Strings 96c set. If you are just starting out, you may not want to work on your Guitarlele in regards to all of this in the video just to get to a Standard E tuning. I still recommend this string set, regardless.
ALSO, there is the Aquila Strings 153C set in the red package for Guitarlele that are made for Standard E tuning with no modifications for Guitarlele.
My 2nd review for those is here:
ruclips.net/video/egfktiz3C-Y/видео.html
For sale on directly from Aquila Strings 153C set here:
aquilacorde.com/en/shop/modern-instrument-string-sets/guitalele-guilele-en/red-series-guilele-guitalele-e-tuning/
There is also the 133c Red package set for Standard A Tuning, I have not tried those yet: www.amazon.com/Aquila-Guilele-Strings-Guitarlele-133c/dp/B01M9DT28L
The 96c Pink package set that is in my video (Also called AQ-96, same strings) www.amazon.com/Aquila-96C-Guilele-Strings-Set/dp/B008ERVPA0/ref=pd_lpo_card_2?pd_rd_i=B008ERVPA0&psc=1
Please note, I do not make any money from my review and tips videos like this one. Not even RUclips monetization. There are a lot of great guitarlele's out there, if possible get one with a "truss rod" in the neck.
Thanks for answering my comment. One thing that troubles me about the kmise is that it appears the same as a baritone ukulele which is usually tune to DBGE not GCEA. Is the kmise the size of a baritone ukulele? Why did the choose to tune it like a tenor? It would be awesome if you made a video comparing the two.
You are Welcome. Correct, the Baritone ukulele is tuned to DBGE like the last four string of an acoustic guitar. Know one thing, that SOMETIMES, with the correct strings some manufacturers out there DO tune it to reentrant tuning of GCEA like a soprano,concert or tenor ukulele. I have a Horse brand of baritone ukulele that was configured that was, and I actually like playing that one (I have to make a video on that one again). The body size of the Kmise Guitarlele is the same body size of a Baritone ukulele whether it is the Kmise one or another brand You will find most of the guitarlele's out there in baritone body sized. Sometimes you can find other brands as small as Tenor ukulele (one being the Yamaha GL-1). Thanks for the suggestion on comparing both the Kmise Guitarlele and the Kmise Baritone ukulele, when I get some more free time I do that. Have a great day, stay safe out there.
Do you recommend the kmise over the Yamaha gl1? I like portability and ability to practice chords and riffs similar to my electric guitar at the beach, etc. I am just learning so I don't have too much insight on what is best for me. I think I like the trust rod for ability to adjust the guitalele to more types of strings, but I might be overthinking it?
Thank You for your comment. I do recommend the Kmise over the Yamaha GL-1 for electric guitarist. The reason why is the Kmise has the truss rod for neck adjustments and the neck is thinner than the Yamaha... it's not as thin as an electric guitar, but it's thinner than the Yamaha. I also play electric guitar (I play 16 instruments total). The other thing is buy it from Amazon, that way if there is any issues with it, you'll have an easier time returning and/or getting a replacement. Remember, learning chord progressions (electric guitar, acoustic guitar or guitarlele/ukulele) is the most important. Sure, riffs and scales for lead and melody lines is important too, but first is chords give you a great base/platform to start and build from. Have a great upcoming holiday, stay safe out there.
I got one at a yard sale and tuned it to E,A,D,G,B,E just like a regular guitar, i thought that was what the tuning was supposed to be lol, it's been like that for 3 years and so far so good, i even went to guitar center and got regular acoustic guitar strings and put them on, it sounds great 👍🏆.
Thanks for your comment. Sometimes if the bridge saddle is really high and the string action is also very high when you tuning the guitarlele in a lower tuning, like Standard E tuning, you can get away with it. 😃 I'm glad that you don't have to do any modifications and if it's not broke, don't fix it. I'll be doing another review on specially made strings designed to play on a guitarlele in Standard E tuning in a few days... I've really been busy as of late. Stay safe out there. - Mr.Tom
so you have steel strings on it just fine?
@@nataIieatbest No, they are not like guitar strings. These are Ukulele strings.
I am wondering if I should put steel strings on my gl 1 but don't know the tricky style how to tie them around a classical instrument.
Thanks for comment. DO NOT put electric guitar steel strings on. The GL-1 has "no truss rod" in the neck and you will eventually warp the neck because of the increased tension. The other thing is the steel strings on a classical style bridge will cut into the wood as well. You can not use electric guitar steel strings on it with out without either or both happening. I hope you have a great day and night.
Hi Mr Tom, did you change the strings to a thicker gauge for this?
Thank You for your comment. The Aquila 96C Guilele Strings Set are the same gauge as the stock strings that were on it however again to note the tension is higher than those stock monofilament classical guitar strings. Combing the tension of the strings, the "upright" string tuning posts in the headstock and the truss rod adjustment giving the neck more relief in the neck (which also makes the strings higher) and also "not" shaving down the string saddle on the bridge make it possible to this guitarlele in "standard e tuning". The other thing to note (and I always "try" to help people out as much as possible) is Aquilia does also now make a set of string for "standard "e" tuning" for 17 scale length necks. Here they are on their site and the may have them on Amazon: aquilacorde.com/en/shop/modern-instrument-string-sets/guitalele-guilele-en/red-series-guilele-guitalele-e-tuning/
Have a great day / night.
What if I bought the Aquila red gutilele stings for EADGBE but I don’t have a truss rod
Thanks for your comment. First thing to note, is my video is on using the 96c set, not the red set. The main thing to contact the manufacturer of the guitarlele to make sure that the tension of the strings is ok to use with your guitarlele. Also the scale length of the neck needs to be the same as what Aquila web site says: "The set is designed for instruments with a scale of 17″ (43 cm): do not use on longer lengths"
@@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer Whoa... so if it's a longer scale, say 20"... I wonder if they could do Baritone (B-b) tuning on a small guitar... o_O LOL
@@NeoRichardBlake Thanks again for your comment.. I'm a bit tired as I had a lot of things going on this past week.. I actually started playing out again in a small venues, testing out some original songs that I am going to be releasing in a small album.. And I also a lot of other things going on. I give you the answer on the Aquila String 153C string set, why you don't need to do the adjustments I mentioned in the 96c set with them, and why it's not the gauge in regards to the red set... stay tuned.
Ahoy! I got the Ibanez Piccolo guitalele and I would love to tune it in E standard. I know this doesn't really work with the original strings but I couldn't find steel strings that would work yet. Can anybody recommend me which ones would work on it since it's a 17 inch. Thanks a lot!
Ahoy, speed to full, rudder set to new heading. :-) Thanks for your comment. In regards to your question, the Ibanez Piccolo is labeled by Ibanez as a steel string travel acoustic guitar. You are correct that it's really steel string guitarlele as it uses the same real guitarlele tuning in Standard A tuning, and it is the same as your Ibanez Piccolo instrument. I tried to look around for any "steel string" sets and I do not see any. Nor any comments anywhere on the internet that says you can do the same with steel strings, that I am showing in my video. My video is based off of the composite type of strings that Aquila Strings make. One idea, and please NOTE this may NOT work.. You could possibly try to do the things I note in this video, with "that" Aquila String 96c set or maybe the 153C set that is actually for standard e tuning with neck scale lengths of 17″ (43 cm). The thing you would need to do is make a knot in the end of the plain string wrap, as your instrument has bridge pins, not a classical style bridge. Again, this may NOT work.. but it's the only thing I can think for you to try. Have a great day / night.
@@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer thanks a lot for your detailed reply mate! Yeah I tried that with the Aquila red strings before and I did it with the knot, like you said too, it does work but the tension was still pretty loose. I'll check the sets out you recommend me and I ordered some Hannabach ones yesterday which apparently atleast work for 17 inch guitaleles that usually use nylon strings. If they still don't work I might order what you recommend me and just try until I find something. Thank youu! :) 🤙🏼
@@DasLulu97 You are welcome. Thanks for dropping by. I'm trying to do more videos on the Guitarlele.. but I've been really busy as of late. Also know, that I do not get anything from my review and tip videos on here, not even RUclips monetization... I just try to help people out. Have a great day / night.
I would think that you'd need to increase the string gauge a couple of steps in order to get tuned down to E. For example, a standard steel string set for a regular acoustic steel string guitar is 12-53 gauge. If you used a set like that on the Piccolo, reasoning dictates it would tune A to a, due to the diminished scale length. Following the logic of 7 string sets (for electric, but the logic is the same) the thicker 7th string allows a lower B tuning. 7 String sets tend to use 56 or 58, sometimes even 60 gauge to get that low tuning, but that's on sets with a high e string at 10 gauge. You could probably get away with a string of these sizes, but I think to match tensions, you'd probably want something like a 62 gauge in order to get the Piccolo down to E. Basically, a 7 string set without the first string. I honestly don't know how common it is to find strings that size in acoustic. With just a quick search of Amazon though, I did manage to find a Heavy Bright Bronze acoustic set by GHS that says it goes from 14-60 (model BB50H). They're 12 bucks, but I think they could work. Might be a touch floppy. I'm not super picky myself, so I would probably try to find a cheaper set of electric guitar strings. (Electric strings on an acoustic don't make nearly as much difference as acoustic strings on an electric) I hate paying over $10 for strings. :P You'll want to look for Heavy or Extra Heavy style strings. D'Addario also makes a Heavy set of acoustic strings at 14-59 (EJ18). Look to be about $10. I hope that helps.
@@NeoRichardBlake Thanks for your comment. Nope, in the video both the height of string saddle, adjustment of the truss rod combined with the upright string tuning posts allow me to play in standard e tuning because the tension is more all over. ALSO... I was able to do the same (after spending A LOT of time fixing it) to that Kadance guitarlele. Same 96c string set... HOWEVER... I AM making new videos on the Aquila String 153C string set and that one is made for standard E tuning ALSO I am doing a review on the Aquila Strings 133C string set that is in standard A tuning.. and I give you the answer on the Aquila String 153C string set and why it's not the gauge in regards to the red set... stay tuned.
Can you do a video demo for the Aquila 153C Red Series string set for guitalele is for e tuning please😊🙏
Right here: ruclips.net/video/egfktiz3C-Y/видео.html
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Thank You for posting on many of videos and making random comments.
If you do e-tuning, the code notations will be like a big guitar
E.g., Em, C,D,G
If you have the right string set and the type of guitarlele that I have in the video. Standard E tuning like a normal sized guitar is: E, A, D, G, B, and E
They have a version of this string set w/ a Wound 3rd string
Thanks for your comment.
Did you actually play it so we could hear it? I realize this video is two years old--forgive me.
Thank You for your comment. No problem, I'm really happy with the amount of views that I have on this video over the years. Yes, I did play the Guitarlele in the video with the Standard E tuning at Time Mark: 4:32 - Sometimes when I'm working on a new instrumental track, I don't have it configured for standard E tuning. I may post a original instrumental video with just the Guitarlele in another tuning other then the standard A tuning... maybe down to G. Thanks again for your comment, have a great day/night.. stay safe out there. -Mr.Tom