Also don’t think the tension is lower, in fact I think their tension is actually higher than most fluorocarbon strings. As you probably already know, ukuleles come in 4 standard sizes: 1. Twenty-five kilograms of 3d wire for ventilators in Monza, seventy-five in Bergamo, forty-two in Rome. I love them so much I bought them for every uke I have. All this happened in just a few days, without yet fully understanding the importance of what is… Read More. push a button . I have restrung my Uke with the Living Waters (the same used strings, not new ones). Keep it up! I just got a new guitar fitted with Alchemia. Specialising in high qukaity Ukulele strings Lots of sustain. Brought to you by Bradford Werner, British Columbia, Canada. Aquila offers three series of classical guitar strings, Alabastro, Alchemia and Perla. At the beginning i was woo! Jay. However, if you manage to abstract that background noise, they sound great! I tried the Martin fluorocarbon strings. background: map of Italy, 1540 Public Domain. I have never used them before being an “Aquila only” dude and so I ordered them and in due course they arrived. thanks for your comment. Thanks for your comment. I tell every musician I know about this site. The company based in Vicenza produces gut and synthetic strings for different instruments. Hi Jay, Black-Nylon-Saiten (auch "Tape Wound Strings" oder "Tapewound Strings") für E-Bass besitzen einen magnetischen Stahlkern, der mit einem schwarzen Nylon-Flachdraht umwickelt wird. But shouldn’t they built them right in the first place ? I love them. I notice that especially while finger picking. I find these strings to be a happy medium between the loud, bright Aquila Nylgut and muted, mellow nylon strings. Störende Fingergeräusche können aufgrund der flachen Umwicklung … I am seriously considering using the Zaffiro or Alchemia permanently. But increasing the string’s diameter also increases internal dampening. Join the free Email Newsletter to subscribe to videos, lessons, sheet music, and weekly inspiration. Aquila’s description: “excellent performance qualities similar to gut strings, with a better brightness than nylon but not as much as fluorocarbon, excellent sound attack.”. I find them not very squeaky. They produce a nice clear bell-like tone. I found the Martins to be so tight and thin that they actually hurt my fretting fingers (I’m relatively new at playing Uke). As we detail in the Musician’s Friend Ukulele Buying Guide, most ukes fall into one of four sizes. The Thunderblack string has, in my opinion, more similarities to the original Thundergut than the Thunder Reds. Are you talking about that new Nylguts (which to me are a huge improvement) or the old ones as per the picture in the post? Standard Delivery Times. Same strings as Gene Bertoncini uses. This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately. Strings By Mail Aquila Red Series Mandolin Strings 1M - A unique feeling and a strong, consistent sound. 0. home. 5:08. 60. Humble Uker Ramblings – Ukulele Videos, Tutorials, Songs, Ukulele Underground – The Largest Community Of Ukulele Players On The Internet, Ukulelehunt – Ukuleleblog, Tabs, Chords, Reviews and more. My favourite set so far are the Zaffiro that sound somewhere between nylon and carbon strings, but all their strings are super high quality with above average projection and intonation. I really don’t think they cost twice the price of any decent string brand either. This time, I reversed the Low G sting, placing what had been the nut end of the string at the bridge and vice-versa. They are the same as those purchased by the RISA company. Visit Aquila and read about their strings at their website. Hi – Baz from Got A Ukulele here – another person who is not a fan of Aquila strings. Aquila Nylgut strings are made to come close to matching the acoustics of the traditional gut strings that were used by musicians for thousands of years but with the advantages of modern synthetic materials, such as longer life, lower cost and better stability under varying conditions of temperature and humidity. I find I prefer the Aquilas. I didn’t get past the Aquila Alabastros. Your email address will not be published. (The scale length is the distance from the nut to the bridge.) The bane of uke and musical instrument discussion forums worldwide. So, for now at least, I’m sold on the New Nylguts. All three series are available in medium or heavy sets and treble or bass packs are also offered in the same tensions. Wow, what value. Tariq Harb: Variations on a Moldavian Hora by Krouse, David Russell on Practice and Technique (CGR), Learn about your Privacy, Security, and our Terms, read about their strings at their website, DUO – Mozart, Beethoven & Debussy by Marko Feri & Janoš Jurinčič, Favourite Guitar Supports for Classical Guitar, Kanahi Yamashita Plays Quatre Pièces Brèves by Martin, Johan Smith Plays Der Erlkönig by Schubert, Introduction to Reading Music Notation on Guitar, Lesson: Large Solid Chords with 5 or 6 Notes & Sweeping, Lesson: First Notes (E, B, G), Rhythms, Etude No. Thanks very much for your interesting experiences. . Still, we all have our favourites and love checking out new releases. I ask because one reason I didn’t like the old ones was that they were NOT slippery – in fact kind of rough. L'Aquila … It’s therefore important to choose a set intended for your type of ukulele. (I had read that this can sometimes help with used strings). Until now, it was necessary to increase the gauge of a string for it to produce a lower-pitched note. First impression: the surface of the strings feel very smooth almost a little bit slippery. I got use to them on my Martin concert uke and now when I play my Kanilea Tenor I’m finding the Aquila’s are feeling so thick and a bit more difficult to play. My next set will definitely be their Zaffiros. They hold a tuning for a long time, they are thinner than nylon strings and they are nice and smooth on the fretboard. 02-07-2016, 03:23 PM #5. These strings are bright clear and full of rich tone. I found this for Worth strings on the net. You might give the Martin carbon strings a try as well. I am an old duffer, but Aquilla strings are the only ones for me. String Set. They absorb less moisture; improving intonation and accuracy. They are coloured a lovely shade of brown which matches my uke beautifully and guess what? In this case, the C string is wound, and made of aluminum, and the rest are nylon strings. Aquila ukulele festival 2020! They call them  " synthetic gut " strings. Your ear is much better trained than mine. They’re not so hard as the worth are. Baritone But what you may not know is…so do ukulele strings. I use LaBella 412P. 9 April 2020. I can play much longer now and my fingers are much happier as am I. I never tried Livingwater strings but heard good things about them. Aquila Zaffiro – The treble strings are Nylonplant 100% derived of plant materials which is cool. To my ear, they’re just right in terms of volume, tone and sustain. 2:36. I received my ukulele with Aquila strings, which is almost standard, and they are great as well, but these sound much better on my ukulele. Aquila makes Nylgut string sets for classical guitar, banjo, ukulele and guilele. My KoAloha sounds better than all the other “K” brands and I am chuffed so much with them. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Comparison : Aquila tenor strings VS Martin tenor strings instruement :Hula ukes It turns out I was mistaken. Each size has a different scale length and string tension requirements. NOTE: While it may be possible to cut longer strings for a smaller ukulele, many wound strings will unravel if cut, and therefore, it’s just easier to m… The Italian string company Aquila Corde now offers three different ukulele bass strings. They come in a longer length than Aquilas and in fact they represent TWO SETS!! You might also give the Martin carbon strings a try. Cunamara . I’ve tried the Rubino and liked them very much, will try the alchemist soon. It possesses a sonic profile almost identical to natural gut, unlike Nylon, whose sonic profile is quite different than natural gut. 7:07. I tried the sugar and they were crazy squeaky, the rubinos do not have that problem and I like their sound a lot. by Friendly Fred | Sep 4, 2014 | Tips & Tricks | 15 comments. http://www.ukuleleworld.com/aquila/ Although they sounded nice they seemed so hard. Quite expressive with good sustain and vibrato capabilities. FAQ. I replaced a set of Pepe Romero nylon strings. Aquila’s Nylgut is its first among many innovations of strings with the historically renowned sound of gut, but without gut’s tonal instability, high cost and short lifespan. View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message User Info Menu. I keep hearing great things about knoboch strings but haven’t tried them maybe you could do a review. Songs, Tutorials And Much More. £14.40. The price is compared to simple nylon strings (like pyramid). I’ve tried Aquila New Nylguts, Martin Fluorocarbons, and Living Water low G fluorocarbons. Tenor 4. wow. They didn’t feel rough, but I have podgy fingers. I am now 74 and have been playing ukulele since I was 12. I used to use LaBella gut sets, but they have become too costly. Aquila UBass Strings Thundergut. Greater Spotted Eagle 5 - Aquila anatraia maggiore (Aquila clanga) Homauny. It was driving me nuts and I was on my third set of Aquilas, aaagghh!! info. Aquila new Nylgut ukulele strings were developed by blending three synthetic components to make a material that both sounds better and stays in tune better than standard nylon strings. Required fields are marked *, Italy - the land of pizza, pasta, amore and ... Aquila. Perla Aquila Italian Bio Nylon Strings on Andalusian Simplicio Vanguard Guitars / Ruben Diaz modern flamenco. 02-07-2016, 03:51 PM #6. thrush40. Nylgut has the same mean specific weight as gut. – for the price of one! pyramid code aquila wound strings “d” aquila synthetic loaded strings “cd” 905/1013al: 73d : 75cd: 906m/1014al: 76d: 75cd: 906: 79d: 80cd: 1006/10065: 82d: 80cd 0:39. The strings are denser, and therefore thinner, so they're harder on the fingers than nylon or Nylgut but no more so than steel strings. We hand-select and carefully screen each of our nylon string instruments to ensure that our customers receive an investment that is defect-free. I have now ordered some Rubino to see whether they are as good but without so much squeak. Tim Mathews. Similar to the Lava Series by Aquila, these strings also feature a sleek black design. Brighter and better projection than regular nylon strings but less … Auch sind sie etwas dicker als übliche Nylons. 1 & 2, Lorenzo Micheli Plays Rondo, Op.129 by Tedesco, Beginner Lesson: Alternating Right Hand Fingers for Classical Guitar, So oft ich meine Tobackspfeife, BWV 515 by Bach, Duet Play-Along: Flow Gently, Sweet Afton from Method Vol.1, Duet Play-Along: Minuet by Hook from Method Vol.1, Tariq Harb Plays Tempo di Borea, BWV 1002 by Bach, Gymnopédie No. Bravo. The black nylon just was too dark and warm for my ukulele and sounded a little dull, but they have a rich sound if you're interested in trying them too. Normal feels good to me. It was like day and night. If it helps, on a banjo uke I find that Nylgut provides too much in the way of overtones, and that fluorocarbon changes the instrument so it loses some of its banjo character. I wanted to do an update to my earlier post. Funny. Ukulele String Comparison Spreadsheet Aquila Nylgut has a specific density and acoustical qualities nearly identical to that of gut, and is the first truly successful synthetic version of the natural product. They make some other nylon strings sound like plastic toys. 1. I am however a little confused. AquilaUSA.com, Aquila strings, Aquila gut strings, Aquila Nylgut strings, Aquila lute strings, Aquila violin strings, Aquila viola strings, Aquila cello strings, Aquila double bass strings. Compare. Ahh ukulele strings. For bass ukulele. Aquila Corde Armoniche produced all of their products in house in Vicenza, Italy. I don’t like Aquilas either….. for me they are thin & flexible plastic-sticks and not strings. I only used the old Nylgut, never played the new ones. I actually went to the Martin factory and bought the Martin fluorocarbons as my replacement strings. I am currently borrowing a uke with Worth fluorocarbons from a friend. I find the thicker diameter more comfortable to play, and I like the more mellow tone. Thank you very much for your comment. I now use the Living Waters strings which are fluorocarbon. contact. I like the unique character and feel but if you’re looking for a smooth silky string this might not be it. 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I’ll check them out again once I’ve got some chops. This does not make me a better player – it just means I am at the same level I was when I ‘peaked’ at playing. about. I totally agree. You don’t have to go to the Martin factory, but it shurely was an interesting visit. . Trebles come in either Bionylon or Nylgut, and basses are sterling silver or silver plated copper wound on a Nylgut, multifilament core. Learn more about our Terms, Conditions, Cookies, & Privacy Policy. Tuning EADG. A year or two ago I went to Strings By Mail and vowed to start with the first offering they showed and try each one in succession. Projection on the trebles is wonderful. Nylgut has an almost identical molecular structure and acoustical properties of gut. More. This set is longer (about 51") and heavier than the "Classical" set. It maybe because I am low on nails, but these strings have a very very notorious squeak. Log In. Again, I agree. Add to Basket. Many thanks for the review of the various Aquila strings! The Aquila Reds sound fuller and warmer without losing the attack of Nylgut and were a great improvement over vanilla nylon strings on our Tanglewod tenor and baritone as well as on a quirky skeletal electric tenor with piezo bridge and a rather less skeletal solid baritone with piezo. Besides the Thundergut string that has been around since 2012 and the Thunder Reds since 2014 they also offer the Thunderblack. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Buy Aquila 31U Set of Concert Ukulele Strings (New Nylgut, Tuned in 5ths, CGDA, Wound C and G String, String Length 76 cm) at Amazon UK. I changed that point in the article. These aquila strings are in a whole new category for me. strings. So, in desperation, I spent a bit more on a set of Worth strings. Started with the Aquila. I really liked the crisp, clear sound of the Living Waters, but after about a month, I found myself constantly retuning the low G string, and it seemed to me that its intonation was off at the fifth fret. AesseRomaArtisti vs L'Aquila Rugby 1936 il 17 ottobre 2010 a L'Aquila. Humble Baritonics – All About Baritone Ukuleles. I like the D'Addario polished bass strings, but I use Aquila nylogut trebles. My RC Response for Aquila Resurge (Aquila dropped Sniping Team) Gaylon Traci . What is that? They took around a week and a half to settle in and stabalise and to my surprise, they are truly fantastic!! Colour: White. They feel a bit stiff like carbon strings but are smoother and more legato like nylon. I also found that, when clawhammering, I got a dull percussive thump with the “bum” stroke on the A string. I like the sound of the strings but, being a beginner, I find the narrower strings to be harder to bar. I've therefore been lucky to be sent an advance sample of a brand new line of ukulele strings developed by Aquila. On Aquila Lava Tenor Ukulele Strings, Low G, 115U, Full Set . I always thought I liked Aquilla nylgut strings better until…. Aquila’s description: “medium brightness and at the same time rich sound, allowing fair expressiveness.” I agree. So I guess I am now a “Worth Man” dude. Other Aquila String Sets (that I haven’t tried yet): Perla, Cristallo, and Ambra. 1 by Satie for Guitar (Lesson, PDF), The Gap Between Good Taste and Doing Good Work, Terms, Conditions, Cookies, & Privacy Policy. They are very well-balanced, rich and sweet, otherwise as per review. Hi Julie, I started using Zaffiros a year ago after a long time with Savarez. Never played the new ones ) better than all the other “ K ” and... 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