6/12/17 UPDATE: 6 months later and I'm still loving these strings. They keep their tune incredibly well and I've had no issues at all.
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Aquila Red Series AQ-83 Soprano Ukulele Strings - High G - 1 Set of 4
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Brand | Aquila |
Color | Red |
Instrument | Ukulele |
About this item
- Aquila Red Series strings have an extremely comfortable player feel and a greater volume than standard strings
- Improved composite material and proprietary design makes the tone brighter and more responsive across the fretboard
- Proprietary composite material also absorbs less moisture than other synthetic strings to assure tuning stability
- Each string shares a similar diameter, yet differs in material density providing a uniform feel and enhances intonation
- To learn more, please see our Product Description below
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.5 x 0.2 inches |
ASIN | B00MXUJRHC |
Item model number | AQ-83 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,871 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #117 in Ukulele Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 13, 2013 |
Color Name | Red |
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Aquila's RED SERIES ukuleles strings provide the player a unique feel and strong sound. The revolutionary approach changes the weight of each string, leaving the gauge unchanged. The results are amazing!
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Customers like the sound quality, feel and taste of the stringed instruments. For example, they mention that it sounds crisp and louder than the stock set it came with, has a great deep and rich tone, and that it feels a lot better to play. That said, opinions are mixed on the quality and breakage.
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Customers like the sound quality of the strings. They say that they sound crisp, colorful, and not bright or sharp. They also say that the strings are louder than the stock set it came with, giving a great deep and rich tone. Customers also mention that the reds brighten the sound of any ukulele.
"...They sound so crisp and feel so flexible and smooth (I just switched from default plastic strings)...." Read more
"...than the Aquila white strings that I used to use, therefore the sound is brighter (smaller diameter) and they have copper added to the string,..." Read more
"The strings feel and look very good on my ukulele, had no problems with them breaking...." Read more
"...They look great on my soprano kala pineapple! The C string is more brown than red, but still looks good...." Read more
Customers like the feel of the strings. They mention that they are impressed with the softness, and the texture is nice on the fingers. They also say that the strings are flexible and smooth.
"...They sound so crisp and feel so flexible and smooth (I just switched from default plastic strings)...." Read more
"...same size as my existing C string, but I was immediately impressed with the "softness" of this string, and how much easier it was to fret than the..." Read more
"...a lot more depth than other aquila strings and made it feel a lot better to play" Read more
"...Their surface has some roughness to it. Some don't like the feel. Others like it because their fingers are less likely to slip...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the strings. They mention that the strings are very sweet, crisp, and lovely.
"...The color isn't super vibrant depending on the lighting, but they are still lovely...." Read more
"...: these string are holding the tuning great and sound very bright and crisp...." Read more
"These strings have such a sweet tone. If you are looking for a very sweet, colorful, but not bright or sharp sound, I would really recommend these...." Read more
"...strings with Low C red series and wow they look beautiful they feel beautiful even my husband remarked how smooth and how good the sound is gosh I..." Read more
Customers are happy with the tuning of the strings. They say that they hold their tune well, stay in tune much better than any other material, and have held up with easy tuning in all sorts of climates. Some customers also mention that the strings started holding their tune very quickly and make a brighter, clearer, better vibrating string.
"...They started holding their tune very quickly compared to my last set of strings, after a couple sessions of playing I barely had to turn the pegs to..." Read more
"...Also, they stay in tune much better than any other material, and I have tried them all...." Read more
"...This is my travel ukulele, so these strings have held up with easy tuning in all sorts of climates. Love them!" Read more
"Great feel. Settled in quickly and holds tuning well. Red color on brown neck makes for a very subtle look." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the strings. Some mention they are excellent, rich, and premium strings for ukuleles. However, others say that they are still in the process of stretching and require a good break in period.
"...They keep their tune incredibly well and I've had no issues at all." Read more
"...This also meant that it would be even thicker, stiffer, and harder to fret than the C. But since I wanted to try low G, I installed it...." Read more
"Good strings" Read more
"Good rich strings for ukuleles..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the breakage of the strings. Some mention that they last forever, while others say that they are prone to breakage. The sustain is almost non existent, and the texture of the string is very unnatural.
"...They are pretty flexible, and seem to require a good break in period or stretch before they will stay in tune...." Read more
"...They last forever, but after a year I change them just on principle...." Read more
"These are wonderful sounding strings. However they are prone to breakage much more than other versions...." Read more
"The strings feel and look very good on my ukulele, had no problems with them breaking...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the color of the stringed instruments. They mention that the color is not super vibrant, it was color coded improperly, and it's not really red at all.
"...The color isn't super vibrant depending on the lighting, but they are still lovely...." Read more
"...coded to let you know which strings which but, they where color coded improperly and one of the strings snapped" Read more
"Love the sound, but not really red at all..." Read more
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6/12/17 UPDATE: 6 months later and I'm still loving these strings. They keep their tune incredibly well and I've had no issues at all.
Also, they stay in tune much better than any other material, and I have tried them all. They last forever, but after a year I change them just on principle. I also give ukuleles to people, each time I take off the new strings and put on a set of these Aquila Red strings. I wouldn't even give someone a ukulele without these good strings. I am buying several more sets today. Bravo Aquila for inventing a great improvement on strings!
Then I decided that I wanted a low G string, so I went on the hunt and found an unwound low G Aquila red available at a local music shop near me. I was leery because in theory, this string being unwound would have been a larger gauge than the C string on my current instrument. This also meant that it would be even thicker, stiffer, and harder to fret than the C. But since I wanted to try low G, I installed it. As far as the gauge, the low G was exactly the same size as my existing C string, but I was immediately impressed with the "softness" of this string, and how much easier it was to fret than the other nylagut strings, particularly C & E.
So... I decided to purchase the entire set of Aquila Red's, and what a tremendous difference! The strings are so much softer and easier to fret than the nylagut. They have a slightly smaller gauge, because they are infused with copper particles which increases the density of the material, so these strings are manufactured thinner than the nylagut strings. Not by much, but the slight variation makes a huge difference on the fingertips.
In comparison to other Aquila strings I own, here are the actual measurements based on my own readings with a mm guage, not what is printed/advertised by the company: Measurements of the strings are as follows:
Aquila Red: (g) .58mm, (c) .78mm, (e) .64mm, (a) .51mm, Low (G) .89mm
Aquila Nylagut: (g) .62mm, (c) .89mm, (e) .78mm, (a) .60mm
Aquila Graphite Gray: (g) .60mm, (c) .81mm, (e) .73mm, (a) .58mm
The strings do have a slightly "gritty" texture, and it does take a little getting used to. This is supposed to wear off over time, but I have been using my ukulele daily for about 3 months since installing the strings (anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour/day) and I haven't notices any reduction in the texture. I play mostly fingerstyle, so the strings may not be getting as much abrasion as someone who is primarily strumming. Then grit does produce a scratchy sound against your fingers in fingerstyle, not so much to detract from the music, but it is there.
All in all, I do really like these strings, and I like that I am able to have a low G instrument where the strings are all made of the same material. Full disclosure, in the image my instrument is strung with low G, and backwards (I'm a lefty)! The lighter colored string on the far right is the low G Aquila Red, and not part of the set purchased for this review.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
Then I decided that I wanted a low G string, so I went on the hunt and found an unwound low G Aquila red available at a local music shop near me. I was leery because in theory, this string being unwound would have been a larger gauge than the C string on my current instrument. This also meant that it would be even thicker, stiffer, and harder to fret than the C. But since I wanted to try low G, I installed it. As far as the gauge, the low G was exactly the same size as my existing C string, but I was immediately impressed with the "softness" of this string, and how much easier it was to fret than the other nylagut strings, particularly C & E.
So... I decided to purchase the entire set of Aquila Red's, and what a tremendous difference! The strings are so much softer and easier to fret than the nylagut. They have a slightly smaller gauge, because they are infused with copper particles which increases the density of the material, so these strings are manufactured thinner than the nylagut strings. Not by much, but the slight variation makes a huge difference on the fingertips.
In comparison to other Aquila strings I own, here are the actual measurements based on my own readings with a mm guage, not what is printed/advertised by the company: Measurements of the strings are as follows:
Aquila Red: (g) .58mm, (c) .78mm, (e) .64mm, (a) .51mm, Low (G) .89mm
Aquila Nylagut: (g) .62mm, (c) .89mm, (e) .78mm, (a) .60mm
Aquila Graphite Gray: (g) .60mm, (c) .81mm, (e) .73mm, (a) .58mm
The strings do have a slightly "gritty" texture, and it does take a little getting used to. This is supposed to wear off over time, but I have been using my ukulele daily for about 3 months since installing the strings (anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour/day) and I haven't notices any reduction in the texture. I play mostly fingerstyle, so the strings may not be getting as much abrasion as someone who is primarily strumming. Then grit does produce a scratchy sound against your fingers in fingerstyle, not so much to detract from the music, but it is there.
All in all, I do really like these strings, and I like that I am able to have a low G instrument where the strings are all made of the same material. Full disclosure, in the image my instrument is strung with low G, and backwards (I'm a lefty)! The lighter colored string on the far right is the low G Aquila Red, and not part of the set purchased for this review.
Update: these string are holding the tuning great and sound very bright and crisp. This is my travel ukulele, so these strings have held up with easy tuning in all sorts of climates. Love them!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018
Update: these string are holding the tuning great and sound very bright and crisp. This is my travel ukulele, so these strings have held up with easy tuning in all sorts of climates. Love them!