Aquila New Nylgut AQ-15 Tenor Ukulele Strings - Wound Low G - 1 Set of 4

Aquila New Nylgut AQ-15 Tenor Ukulele Strings - Wound Low G - 1 Set of 4

Q: Can these strings do a mandolin tuning for a Uke. If not what would you recommend ??

Mandolin tuning is GDAE, not GDEA. Mando standard tuning is G3-D4-A4-E5 and typically has a 13" to 13 7/8" scale and have as many as 29 frets Tenor "low G" tuning is G3-C4-E4-A4 and use a scale that's about 17" and have 17 to 19 frets. The difference in scale length has some additional challenges. You can probably bring the C4 string up to D4 pretty easily. You'll need to lower the E4 string to A4, which means you'll probably need a thicker string and may need to open up the slot on the nut or risk cracking the nut. The real challenge will be bringing the A(4) string up more than an octave to E(5). As far as "can you do it?" goes: yes, you can bring the uke up to mandolin tuning, but it adds a lot of stress to the instrument that it wasn't designed for (depending on the instrument, you can collapse the top or tear off the bridge). You'll also find that the nylon strings won't like being pulled that taut and they'll stretch and/or break. A steel string will give you a better shot at achieving an E(5) pitch, but you risk damaging the instrument.

Q: What low G Aquila strings are all nylgut?

The low G is a wound string making it thin enough that you won’t need to file the nut. Once stretched out they sound fantastic.

Q: My tenor uke is new. Can I just replace the 4th string with a low G string

You can get a classical guitar D string, and use that as a low G string. You'll have to cut quite a bit of it off.

Q: What is it mean by a "set"? Is it just the 4 strings or 4 sets of 4 strings? I see other products not marketed as a "set" that come with all 4 strings

One set of strings is: four strings that are each the notes for 1A string, 2E string, 3C string and 4G string. They will also be color coded so there is no confusion as to the order they will be strung over the fret board. The soprano, concert and tenor sizes of 'ukuleles can have the option of using a low G steal or a high G string. A low G string will have a fuller guitar sound to it and a high G will be light and bright sounding. Never put all steal strings onto a 'uke . You will crack the neck. Hope this helps. One set equals 4 strings in the package.

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Brand
Aquila
String gauge
Light
Colour
White
Instrument
Ukulele
String material type
Nylon

🎵Superior tonal clarity

💧Moisture-resistant tuning stability

⚖️Precision gauge for perfect intonation

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🎶 Unlock your ukulele’s true voice with Aquila’s next-gen Nylgut strings!

PRECISION PERFECT - Accurately gauged string densities ensure flawless fret intonation every time.
PRO GRADE UPGRADE - Elevate your tenor ukulele’s voice with strings favored by discerning musicians.
STAY IN TUNE TECH - Proprietary composite material minimizes moisture absorption for rock-solid tuning.
GUT LIKE SWEETNESS - Experience the rich, authentic tone of traditional gut strings with modern durability.
LIGHT RESPONSIVE - Light gauge strings deliver effortless playability without sacrificing sound quality.

Aquila New Nylgut AQ-15 tenor ukulele strings feature a proprietary composite material that offers superior sound quality and moisture resistance. Designed to mimic the sweet tone of genuine gut strings, these light gauge nylon strings provide precise fret intonation and enhanced tuning stability, making them the go-to choice for serious ukulele players seeking professional-grade performance.

Specifications

Item Weight	6 g
Product Dimensions	11.43 x 11.43 x 0.51 cm; 6 g
Item model number	AQ-15
Color Name	White
String Gauge	Light
String Material	Nylon
Number of Strings	4
Material Type	Nylon
Size	1 Pack

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Can these strings do a mandolin tuning for a Uke. If not what would you recommend ??

What low G Aquila strings are all nylgut?

My tenor uke is new. Can I just replace the 4th string with a low G string

What is it mean by a "set"? Is it just the 4 strings or 4 sets of 4 strings? I see other products not marketed as a "set" that come with all 4 strings

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