I just replaced Aquila Nylguts on my Ohana solid Koa concert with Worth Browns, and the difference is staggering! Every youtube video showed the Browns coming across so much richer with more resonance and sustain. In person, it was even more amazing than the video! You can feel and hear the note ringing and resonating like nothing else! Yes, the Worth’s are fiddly to install when you cut them in half, but I still tied off and had about 3-4 windings left at the top pegs. IMO Nylguts make a laminated uke sound good, but make a solid wood uke sound cheap. Aquilas have this plasticky plinky sound when first struck. The Worth Browns are so rich, it’s all I want on all my solid ukes and might try them on some of my better laminates. Something about whatever they added to make the strings brown make them so much richer in sound than the clears. They are also the slickest strings I have ever felt and sliding chords are now effortless! That said, I do like D’Addario Flourocarbons becuase they are a light gage and easier for my wife to play, because she is just starting out.
I think I liked the sound of the Worth best, followed closely by the Martins, and the originals the least. But after listening about the length issue I would go with the Martin. Great video. Very informative.
I was so disappointed with the issues of length. The strings cost $12 plus shipping and that makes a single set pretty pricey, particularly for how fast I go through strings. Make sure you fill out the entry form in the description box below this video on RUclips for another entry in the giveaway.
I thought the original strings sounded pretty good to my surprise. The Martin's sounded great and they seem to have a more mellow tone in my opinion. The Worth's sounds so bright! They all have different characters. It's hard to pick a favorite.Thanks for the comparison
I found this so interesting that I think I will change my husband's strings a do a comparison on his ukulele with other strings. Glad you enjoyed the comparison, Dora.
I will have to try a set of the Aquila Reds. I have a low G Aquila Red on my dreadful Kala electric acoustic and it makes that instrument more tolerable.
I did like the Worths. I was so disappointed on how they wore on the ukulele that I do most of my playing on. Thanks for commenting. 2 additional entries in the giveaway for you.
Great comparison, thanks. I have not tried Martins - those sound nice. My sons and I are currently using Worth clears, Worth browns , Living Water strings and also Orcas Black Fluorocarbon. I really think all ukes have a different voice and some seem to prefer different strings.
I agree, certain ukuleles sound better with a string that helps pick up the resonance of the wood and the construction. Have you encountered problems with the length when you buy Worth strings? Make sure you fill out the entry form in the description box below this video on RUclips for another entry in the giveaway.
Hi ;) Yes - they come in 2 lengths - either 46" or 63" - and you can cut them in half and make 2 sets, which is convenient. The shorter set I use for sopranos and smaller concerts, the long set for tenor or big sized concerts.
Whoa! Full frontal Freud. 😜 Great string comparison video. I am sure that different ukuleles perform better or worst pending the choice of strings used. I have a multitude of different ukuleles and perform everything from classical pieces to rock n roll songs. I am very happy when I restring them with the only strings that I now use (having tried all the ones out there) and they are the Aquila Supernygut with the low G.
I won some of those when I was in Utah and I gave them a whirl, with the high G. They are in a black package, right? They were okay, but on my Martin, the premium strings sound best - to me. I am certainly finding out that what I think sounds good, doesn't always agree with what others think sounds good. You sure do have a broad repertoire Henry!!! Love what you are doing.
The Ukulele Fool Thanks Lisa The black package are the Aquila strings that are known as “sugar” I guess they have their place. The supernylgut are in a light brown package.
I think the Worth strings were too much treble. I tried a set once and took them off shortly after. I liked the richer tone of the Martins in your video. I appreciated your tip on determining whether strings need changing. If a note is sharp as you go up the neck.
I also think the Worth sounded clean and bright in the high ranges and the Martin's more mellow in the lower range so matter of preference. Very hard to pick up a significant difference for strumming and chucking but I am pretty deaf so I am using hearing aids. Personally I prefer flurocarbon strings over nylon and nylgut mainly for feel but I also like the bright sound. I use Living Waters soprano strings
I liked the origanal and the Martin the best. Probably I would pick the Martin if I were buying new strings I would get Martin. Oh and I had headphones on as I listened to this review.
Original strings, look and sound like Aquila super nylagut. The most full range sound of the three and possibly the best all-around String. The Martin premiums are made by Aquila and are a variation of the nylgut formula in a lighter gauge. The worth sounded good.
I appreciate the comparison but it's too bad the mic's gain was too hot & clipping on the louder notes. Would have got a much better sense of the subtle differences between strings with the gain down lower.
Oh dear!! You assume that I have that kind of skill. I am filming on a Samsung Galaxy phone. That's as subtle as I get. Maybe one of these days I will have fancier equipment. I am glad you appreciated the comparison.
I liked the worth strings the best but for the price of one e package and if you cannot get two sets if stringing the conventional stringing and then if they wear out so fast that is expensive. So I would go with the Martin strings. I have never used worth Browns
How taught the strings are when you tune will affect the playability but they all sounded good to me if you play lots l think constantly changing will be a pain but if you are instructed to cut a string in half there should be ample amount to restring the instrument though tweezers and messing about for ages ! Wish you were here 🎉 Happy Strumming 🪕
I understand why you stated so many "hate" the martin strings.... a mix between 1 and 3 for me.... not sure which strings to get next but i know which strings to pass on :) thanks enjoyed
Worth every time. I don't have any nails so I really do play with my fingers. The brown Worthing are my favourite but I have a couple of Ukes 5hat even they are too tight feeling and I find fremont blacking strings to be a suitable alternative. If all else fails I email Ken Middleton ( living water strings ) who you may know as a Ukulele player also and he will supply a custom set for almost any preference. I use his custom strings on a Baritone Uke tuned linear GCEA and they give a really good Bari sound but you don't get in a muddle when playing in a group situation. The Worths, Fremonts and Living Water strings are not Nylon oof course and that's the main reason they are by and large lower tension. Very efficacious for us old arthritic Polar bears I find. It means I can play Uke now I no longer can comfortably play a steel strung instrument. Interesting Video incidentally. 👍
So glad to hear that you can still play. Thanks for the good information and compliment. I will have to do some more string comparisons. I found this experiment interesting to do. BTW - please register for my ukulele giveaway.
@@TheUkuleleFool I'm actually in the UK and I have the antidote for Ukulele aquisition syndrome. I signed up for the Cocobolo lottery in May and my name was drawn against a pretty little Tenor in June and nothing else I have gets much of a lookin now. But thanks. Glad you could decipher my previous comment the spell checker seems to shred virtually everything I type.
I haven't used Martins in awhile. I had a string changing workshop with a local luthier and bought Martin strings for everybody. Ha ha ha. The E and G strings were all mislabeled. The Martin company never got back with me. I have a ukulele giveaway going on. - Register here - forms.gle/DtiUUQbYM3ktw6LCA
For me, Martin wins!. For the fingerpicking and the riff, the fluorocarbon sound more fun. But, definitely the Martin are great! The original are not so bad either! (Did I spot your dog?)
My husband thought the originals were the best. Yes, you saw one of my dogs. When I am at the summer house, I am forced to use the living room for my studio. This summer the dogs, the kids and my husband all made it into a video. Make sure you fill out the entry form in the description box below this video on RUclips.
Thank you so much for the information. Exactly what I needed to hear for myself. As you played I did like the Worth and brownthe best but then the other info. I change my mind. Lol. Thanks again.
So many people swear by the Worth. Glad you liked my strap. I haven't been using it on videos lately. It may be tone deaf. I need to do another string comparison. Thanks for your comment.
Hi I had won some money from Rich Davis channel to buy a sopano Erin ukulele.I had a extra set if Martin M600 strings so decided to try and resting( first time restringing a ukulele.) The strings are very thin hard for me to see them( I have server eye problems) I like the feel of them the thinness. Today I'm going to try and attempt to restring my Carmel tenor with some D'addario strings the oringinals are nice but seem a bit too thick. I'm hoping the new strings will be a good choice. Mary Alice 🌴🎶
I hope they work for you too. I know some folks really like them. My one experience with D'Addario did not impress me. I was really happy when they needed changing.
Thanks for letting me know. I was so disappointed that the Worths said they would do 2 instruments, and there wasn't enough and how quickly they wore out.
I liked them too, but was so disappointed with the issues of length. The strings cost $12 plus shipping and that makes a single set pretty pricey, particularly for how fast I go through strings. Make sure you fill out the entry form in the description box below this video on RUclips for another entry in the giveaway
Aquila is all I can afford mam it feels good and sounds good I'm learning from Bernadette Corey teaches ukulele and ukelele teacher. I'm still a noob on the ukulele lol.')!!! I can't even do a E chord properly.
I know a ton of folks that can't do an E chord. You are in excellent company. I am currently using Aquila Reds and New Nylgut strings. Have you tried any of my tutorials. I include practice sessions in mine. The last one I just put out was "It's a Heartache" which goes over chord transitions in and out of Em and talks about "cheating" for smooth chord transitions which you can use to get in and out of just about any chord that uses 3 or 4 fingers.
This was great! just today, I decided to go to the Guitar Center (first time) and get some spare strings in case mine brake. Then I thought, how do I put them on? 😂. They gave me the Martin strings. So we’ll see! Thank you for the information!!! I’ll be checking for ware!!! How long do they topically last? I would love the Hurricane ukulele, but I’m sure there are many who do! It sounds great! I have a Makala that my daughter gave me. I didn’t see it on the wall at the Guitar Center. It sounds good and works well though and I’m having fun learning!!! Working on the Bb! Thank you again! I do appreciate your talent and time!
I hope you win. I am ordering another Hricane for Norton Hospital and then another one for myself. If your ukulele has a fancy looking looped knot at the bridge, look up Cordoba Ukulele how to put on strings. They have a very good tutorial.
Fresh strings are like the salt and pepper for life Lol...... I’ve tried string I thought were not acceptable although some people love them. I believe different strings for different instruments and playing styles makes for different opinions ! I change my strings every 3 to 6 months on my ukuleles. Happy Strumming....🎸🎸🎸
I am always so happy when I get a fresh pair of strings. And I sure hear you about different strings for different folks. I have to change mine more frequently.
Hi! Thank you for your tutorial. But what I would like to know is the name of your uke. I know it’s a Huricane but exactly what is it please. I’m from Canada so the only thing I know I can find it on a popular site but only in the soprano size. If only I could find a link that would deliver in Canada. Do you know a link by any chance please ? 😊 where did you get yours ?
It is a concert sized, Koa wood - I found a link on the Amazon Canada site - www.amazon.ca/Hricane-Concert-Ukulele-Inch-Beginners/dp/B07CWL6FXM/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=hricane%2Bconcert%2Bukulele%2Bkoa%2Bwood&qid=1674228382&sr=8-3-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMUJYN1BPWTJFM0pDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjMxMDMzMVA0QzFHNTBENzEwRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTkyNDIwMUdKWTE2MEoxWklBVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Worth and Brown sound like ear candy and oddly similar to donner strings. The martins sound too dark and muddy for my taste. The original strings were bland. Thanks for this string curious comparison.
I think the Worth strings sounded the best. It wasn't clear to me which strings only lasted 19 days. I assume it was the Worths, because you changed to Martins. I recently changed to PHD low G at Rich Davis' recommendation. I really like the sound and they have a soft feel, BUT... they stretch like crazy and don't want to stay in tune. My instrument was nearly unplayable for almost a week. I'll experiment with something new for my next set.
The Worth strings strings didn't last at all. I need to do some more experimenting. I have a soprano uke for a giveaway. Maybe I should experiment on that?
I liked the Martins the best overall. My husband uses D’Addario strings on his guitars. Lisa...have you used the D’Addario ukulele strings? Anyone else use them? Thoughts?
Lori - I did try some D'Addario strings and I didn't like them. They have quite a few varieties from what I deduced from the packaging. The ones I tried said they had a "mellow warm" sound. I believe I would prefer a more bright sound. I am sure there are players out there that love D'Addario strings.
@@lorigreen6666 I tried nyltech and the carbon ones and the sustain was lacking, very thick Strings. Some strumming was ok but I agree I kinda like bright strings, Aquila reds on my soprano is very good sustain and bright.
I have been a fan of the Martins for quite awhile. I haven't used them much recently after I hosted a workshop for students on changing strings - bought a bunch of Martins and EVERY stinkin' one of the packages had the C and E strings mislabeled. No customer service response from Martin.
I put Martin on my vintage mahogany soprano, they seemed perfectly suited to what I wanted from that instrument. I've been exploring other FC options for my concert and tenor instruments.
I just replaced Aquila Nylguts on my Ohana solid Koa concert with Worth Browns, and the difference is staggering! Every youtube video showed the Browns coming across so much richer with more resonance and sustain. In person, it was even more amazing than the video! You can feel and hear the note ringing and resonating like nothing else! Yes, the Worth’s are fiddly to install when you cut them in half, but I still tied off and had about 3-4 windings left at the top pegs.
IMO Nylguts make a laminated uke sound good, but make a solid wood uke sound cheap. Aquilas have this plasticky plinky sound when first struck. The Worth Browns are so rich, it’s all I want on all my solid ukes and might try them on some of my better laminates. Something about whatever they added to make the strings brown make them so much richer in sound than the clears. They are also the slickest strings I have ever felt and sliding chords are now effortless!
That said, I do like D’Addario Flourocarbons becuase they are a light gage and easier for my wife to play, because she is just starting out.
Thanks for sharing. It always amazes me that we have so many different choices.
I think I liked the sound of the Worth best, followed closely by the Martins, and the originals the least. But after listening about the length issue I would go with the Martin. Great video. Very informative.
I was so disappointed with the issues of length. The strings cost $12 plus shipping and that makes a single set pretty pricey, particularly for how fast I go through strings. Make sure you fill out the entry form in the description box below this video on RUclips for another entry in the giveaway.
The Martin's are great
Worts are the best far away I have brown lights in my tenor and they are deep, bright and sweet like no other❤❤❤
I thought the original strings sounded pretty good to my surprise. The Martin's sounded great and they seem to have a more mellow tone in my opinion. The Worth's sounds so bright! They all have different characters. It's hard to pick a favorite.Thanks for the comparison
I found this so interesting that I think I will change my husband's strings a do a comparison on his ukulele with other strings. Glad you enjoyed the comparison, Dora.
Sweet uke, I have used Martin strings and liked them but my fave are Aquila Red.
I will have to try a set of the Aquila Reds. I have a low G Aquila Red on my dreadful Kala electric acoustic and it makes that instrument more tolerable.
I needed this, thank you
You're so welcome!
That is one pretty uke, and those Martin strings sounded beautiful on it!
It is a fabulous ukulele. It is ridiculous that it sounds so wonderful.
Agreed!!! Thank you! For strumming the originals are fine, for finger picking the Worths sound best.
I did like the Worths. I was so disappointed on how they wore on the ukulele that I do most of my playing on. Thanks for commenting. 2 additional entries in the giveaway for you.
Great comparison, thanks. I have not tried Martins - those sound nice. My sons and I are currently using Worth clears, Worth browns , Living Water strings and also Orcas Black Fluorocarbon. I really think all ukes have a different voice and some seem to prefer different strings.
I agree, certain ukuleles sound better with a string that helps pick up the resonance of the wood and the construction. Have you encountered problems with the length when you buy Worth strings? Make sure you fill out the entry form in the description box below this video on RUclips for another entry in the giveaway.
Hi ;) Yes - they come in 2 lengths - either 46" or 63" - and you can cut them in half and make 2 sets, which is convenient. The shorter set I use for sopranos and smaller concerts, the long set for tenor or big sized concerts.
Thanks! LOVE your pink Freud shirt! I like the Martins and the Worths equally well for picking and the originals for strumming.
Thanks so much!
Whoa! Full frontal Freud. 😜
Great string comparison video. I am sure that different ukuleles perform better or worst pending the choice of strings used.
I have a multitude of different ukuleles and perform everything from classical pieces to rock n roll songs. I am very happy when I restring them with the only strings that I now use (having tried all the ones out there) and they are the Aquila Supernygut with the low G.
I won some of those when I was in Utah and I gave them a whirl, with the high G. They are in a black package, right? They were okay, but on my Martin, the premium strings sound best - to me. I am certainly finding out that what I think sounds good, doesn't always agree with what others think sounds good. You sure do have a broad repertoire Henry!!! Love what you are doing.
The Ukulele Fool
Thanks Lisa
The black package are the Aquila strings that are known as “sugar” I guess they have their place.
The supernylgut are in a light brown package.
I think the Worth strings were too much treble. I tried a set once and took them off shortly after. I liked the richer tone of the Martins in your video. I appreciated your tip on determining whether strings need changing. If a note is sharp as you go up the neck.
Thanks for your comment and subscribing Jerome! I am glad you found this video useful. I appreciate your support.
Yes!!! Your tshirt is hillarious!!!!
Thanks! I wish the company would sponsor me. I asked.
I also think the Worth sounded clean and bright in the high ranges and the Martin's more mellow in the lower range so matter of preference. Very hard to pick up a significant difference for strumming and chucking but I am pretty deaf so I am using hearing aids.
Personally I prefer flurocarbon strings over nylon and nylgut mainly for feel but I also like the bright sound. I use Living Waters soprano strings
I will have to try some Living Waters. Thanks for the comment. Make sure you submit an entry with the link in the description box for this video.
I liked the origanal and the Martin the best. Probably I would pick the Martin if I were buying new strings I would get Martin. Oh and I had headphones on as I listened to this review.
I put my go to Martins on my other ukulele right away. I couldn't believe how fast the Worth strings wore out.
I 💛 the side furnished hurricane ukulele! So beautiful!
It is a great instrument. 2 entries for you. The drawing will probably happen this week.
Original strings, look and sound like Aquila super nylagut. The most full range sound of the three and possibly the best all-around String. The Martin premiums are made by Aquila and are a variation of the nylgut formula in a lighter gauge. The worth sounded good.
I didn't know that Martin strings were made by Aquila - thanks.
Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Hello, very clear strings sound comparison!
Thanks! Because so many of my patrons are beginners, I wanted to make sure that good old strumming was included.
You are so kind! 😊😁
I appreciate the comparison but it's too bad the mic's gain was too hot & clipping on the louder notes. Would have got a much better sense of the subtle differences between strings with the gain down lower.
Oh dear!! You assume that I have that kind of skill. I am filming on a Samsung Galaxy phone. That's as subtle as I get. Maybe one of these days I will have fancier equipment. I am glad you appreciated the comparison.
I liked the worth strings the best but for the price of one e package and if you cannot get two sets if stringing the conventional stringing and then if they wear out so fast that is expensive. So I would go with the Martin strings. I have never used worth Browns
How taught the strings are when you tune will affect the playability but they all sounded good to me if you play lots l think constantly changing will be a pain but if you are instructed to cut a string in half there should be ample amount to restring the instrument though tweezers and messing about for ages ! Wish you were here 🎉 Happy Strumming 🪕
Thanks!
I understand why you stated so many "hate" the martin strings.... a mix between 1 and 3 for me.... not sure which strings to get next but i know which strings to pass on :) thanks enjoyed
I have been using the Aquila Reds for over a year now. Really like them, particularly for the Low G set. Good luck with your decision.
Worth every time. I don't have any nails so I really do play with my fingers. The brown Worthing are my favourite but I have a couple of Ukes 5hat even they are too tight feeling and I find fremont blacking strings to be a suitable alternative. If all else fails I email Ken Middleton ( living water strings ) who you may know as a Ukulele player also and he will supply a custom set for almost any preference. I use his custom strings on a Baritone Uke tuned linear GCEA and they give a really good Bari sound but you don't get in a muddle when playing in a group situation. The Worths, Fremonts and Living Water strings are not Nylon oof course and that's the main reason they are by and large lower tension. Very efficacious for us old arthritic Polar bears I find. It means I can play Uke now I no longer can comfortably play a steel strung instrument. Interesting Video incidentally. 👍
So glad to hear that you can still play. Thanks for the good information and compliment. I will have to do some more string comparisons. I found this experiment interesting to do. BTW - please register for my ukulele giveaway.
@@TheUkuleleFool I'm actually in the UK and I have the antidote for Ukulele aquisition syndrome. I signed up for the Cocobolo lottery in May and my name was drawn against a pretty little Tenor in June and nothing else I have gets much of a lookin now. But thanks. Glad you could decipher my previous comment the spell checker seems to shred virtually everything I type.
I am a big fan of Martin strings and I though they sounded best. I really do like Worth Browns, though. Worth Clear strings are nice as well.
Scott.
I haven't used Martins in awhile. I had a string changing workshop with a local luthier and bought Martin strings for everybody. Ha ha ha. The E and G strings were all mislabeled. The Martin company never got back with me. I have a ukulele giveaway going on. - Register here - forms.gle/DtiUUQbYM3ktw6LCA
@@TheUkuleleFool Thank you so much! I have entered the giveaway!
@@TheUkuleleFool That is so strange that they were mislabeled. Sounds like the whole batch must have been that way.
I think the browns are same length strings for soprano and concert so that wouldn’t be a problem with soprano.
My soprano is always out on loan - constantly. I should give them another try, now that my teaching and jam leading schedule is more quiet.
For me, Martin wins!. For the fingerpicking and the riff, the fluorocarbon sound more fun. But, definitely the Martin are great! The original are not so bad either! (Did I spot your dog?)
My husband thought the originals were the best. Yes, you saw one of my dogs. When I am at the summer house, I am forced to use the living room for my studio. This summer the dogs, the kids and my husband all made it into a video. Make sure you fill out the entry form in the description box below this video on RUclips.
Thank you so much for the information. Exactly what I needed to hear for myself. As you played I did like the Worth and brownthe best but then the other info. I change my mind. Lol. Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful!
I love your strap - Police Line Do Not Cross - LOL! I liked the Martins, followed by the originals. I didn't like the sound of Worth at all.
So many people swear by the Worth. Glad you liked my strap. I haven't been using it on videos lately. It may be tone deaf. I need to do another string comparison. Thanks for your comment.
Hi I had won some money from Rich Davis channel to buy a sopano Erin ukulele.I had a extra set if Martin M600 strings so decided to try and resting( first time restringing a ukulele.) The strings are very thin hard for me to see them( I have server eye problems) I like the feel of them the thinness. Today I'm going to try and attempt to restring my Carmel tenor with some D'addario strings the oringinals are nice but seem a bit too thick. I'm hoping the new strings will be a good choice. Mary Alice 🌴🎶
I hope they work for you too. I know some folks really like them. My one experience with D'Addario did not impress me. I was really happy when they needed changing.
Hi I thought the Martin's sounded best , with more volume than the worth and browns
Thanks for letting me know. I was so disappointed that the Worths said they would do 2 instruments, and there wasn't enough and how quickly they wore out.
Definitely the Worth. However - they don't hold up aparently. Maybe try Aquila Reds. Those are my preferred string at the moment.
Me too! I have been using Aquila Reds for about 2 years now. I like the clean attack they give.
thank so much for helping us such sweet soul :) Love u
I luv the way you talk and your voice very warm and calm 🥺💗💗💗.
Happy to help!
Worth and Brown are fantastic
I should give them a try again. I have been using Aquila Reds for over 3 years now.
Worth and brown I found they were nice and bright kind of sound
I liked them too, but was so disappointed with the issues of length. The strings cost $12 plus shipping and that makes a single set pretty pricey, particularly for how fast I go through strings. Make sure you fill out the entry form in the description box below this video on RUclips for another entry in the giveaway
Aquila is all I can afford mam it feels good and sounds good I'm learning from Bernadette Corey teaches ukulele and ukelele teacher. I'm still a noob on the ukulele lol.')!!! I can't even do a E chord properly.
I know a ton of folks that can't do an E chord. You are in excellent company. I am currently using Aquila Reds and New Nylgut strings. Have you tried any of my tutorials. I include practice sessions in mine. The last one I just put out was "It's a Heartache" which goes over chord transitions in and out of Em and talks about "cheating" for smooth chord transitions which you can use to get in and out of just about any chord that uses 3 or 4 fingers.
This was great! just today, I decided to go to the Guitar Center (first time) and get some spare strings in case mine brake. Then I thought, how do I put them on? 😂. They gave me the Martin strings. So we’ll see! Thank you for the information!!! I’ll be checking for ware!!!
How long do they topically last? I would love the Hurricane ukulele, but I’m sure there are many who do! It sounds great! I have a Makala that my daughter gave me. I didn’t see it on the wall at the Guitar Center. It sounds good and works well though and I’m having fun learning!!! Working on the Bb! Thank you again! I do appreciate your talent and time!
I hope you win. I am ordering another Hricane for Norton Hospital and then another one for myself. If your ukulele has a fancy looking looped knot at the bridge, look up Cordoba Ukulele how to put on strings. They have a very good tutorial.
@@TheUkuleleFool Thank you!
Fresh strings are like the salt and pepper for life Lol...... I’ve tried string I thought were not acceptable although some people love them. I believe different strings for different instruments and playing styles makes for different opinions ! I change my strings every 3 to 6 months on my ukuleles. Happy Strumming....🎸🎸🎸
I am always so happy when I get a fresh pair of strings. And I sure hear you about different strings for different folks. I have to change mine more frequently.
My cheap uke is flight soprano Elise ecklund type I think
I have donated about 12 Flight soprano ukueles as part of my Patreon/charity goals outreach. They are a decent instrument.
I like the Martin srings
Me too!
I heard that they sounded really good but I never heard them
my favorite set is a high tension is by Heavenly Strings in ebay. for a low G I love the Fremont.
I'll have to give those a try. Thanks.
@@TheUkuleleFool www.ebay.com/itm/255005462696
You put one canine and one male human to sleep on your side of the video. Goodness.
Peaceful.
I personally prefer worth and brown CL46 Fluorocarbon! It have a brighter and clear nice sound! 😀😀
I will have to try those. I am enjoying the Aquila reds right now.
Hi! Thank you for your tutorial. But what I would like to know is the name of your uke. I know it’s a Huricane but exactly what is it please. I’m from Canada so the only thing I know I can find it on a popular site but only in the soprano size. If only I could find a link that would deliver in Canada. Do you know a link by any chance please ? 😊 where did you get yours ?
It is a concert sized, Koa wood - I found a link on the Amazon Canada site - www.amazon.ca/Hricane-Concert-Ukulele-Inch-Beginners/dp/B07CWL6FXM/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?keywords=hricane%2Bconcert%2Bukulele%2Bkoa%2Bwood&qid=1674228382&sr=8-3-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMUJYN1BPWTJFM0pDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjMxMDMzMVA0QzFHNTBENzEwRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTkyNDIwMUdKWTE2MEoxWklBVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
@@TheUkuleleFool thank you so much 😊
Worth and Brown sound like ear candy and oddly similar to donner strings. The martins sound too dark and muddy for my taste. The original strings were bland. Thanks for this string curious comparison.
Well said!
I think the Worth strings sounded the best. It wasn't clear to me which strings only lasted 19 days. I assume it was the Worths, because you changed to Martins. I recently changed to PHD low G at Rich Davis' recommendation. I really like the sound and they have a soft feel, BUT... they stretch like crazy and don't want to stay in tune. My instrument was nearly unplayable for almost a week. I'll experiment with something new for my next set.
The Worth strings strings didn't last at all. I need to do some more experimenting. I have a soprano uke for a giveaway. Maybe I should experiment on that?
Also I believe string diameter can make more of a difference rather than brand name. 🙂
Tom Parse and I talked about that off camera. He said the same thing. I will have to experement.
And the uke is quite nice!
It is a fantastic ukulele. I hope Hricane will sponsor me. #huricanukulele
1st Martin 2nd Worth and 3rd Original. De gustibus non disputandum est
That's my call too!
I liked the Martins the best overall. My husband uses D’Addario strings on his guitars. Lisa...have you used the D’Addario ukulele strings? Anyone else use them? Thoughts?
Lori - I did try some D'Addario strings and I didn't like them. They have quite a few varieties from what I deduced from the packaging. The ones I tried said they had a "mellow warm" sound. I believe I would prefer a more bright sound. I am sure there are players out there that love D'Addario strings.
Thanks Lisa! I appreciate the feedback.
@@lorigreen6666 I tried nyltech and the carbon ones and the sustain was lacking, very thick Strings. Some strumming was ok but I agree I kinda like bright strings, Aquila reds on my soprano is very good sustain and bright.
Think I liked the Martin best.
Me too - particularly after the Worth strings pooped out so quickily.
I didn't care for the worth at all on this instrument, I prefer the Martin to the originals
I have been a fan of the Martins for quite awhile. I haven't used them much recently after I hosted a workshop for students on changing strings - bought a bunch of Martins and EVERY stinkin' one of the packages had the C and E strings mislabeled. No customer service response from Martin.
I put Martin on my vintage mahogany soprano, they seemed perfectly suited to what I wanted from that instrument. I've been exploring other FC options for my concert and tenor instruments.