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The Red Series by Aquila offers a unique feeling and a strong sound. Until now, it was necessary to increase a strings gauge to reach lower frequencies, which makes the string less bright and responsive.

Aquila's new approach is nothing less than revolutionary: leaving the gauge unchanged, but increasing the specific weight of the material string by string. As a result, the instrument sounds brighter, more powerful and more responsive through the entire range of the fretboard.

The strings also maintain their intonation better (because thicker strings need to be fretted harder, pulling them farther out of tune).
AQUILA 87U Red Series High G Tenor Ukulele String Set

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  • Big improvement over Nylgut for banjolele

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRich W.

    fromPinckney, MI

    I wasn't really sure if these Aquila Reds would make much of a difference over the Aquila Nylguts that came on my Ohana Tenor open-back banjolele. After letting them settle in, I find the tone is much more "plunky," and not as warm as the Nyguts, but that's what I was looking for. It really sounds like a banjo, rather than a uke that's reminiscent of a banjo. And, the instrument is a bit louder too. These are my go-to banjolele strings from now on. Maybe the only downside to putting these strings on my banjolele is it sounds so good, I don't feel like I need to buy a banjo now.

  • Very cool look, and a unique sound.

    5

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    submitted7 years ago

    byJBRITTERSOUND

    fromFlorida

    I bought these for the look but love the tone as well. These look great on a Córdoba I purchased to have a back up for gigs. They disappear in the wood. The tone is sharp. It made the uke a great alternative instead of a back up.

  • Good look and feel.

    4

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    submitted7 years ago

    byJB

    fromundisclosed

    They look cool and sound great. Definitely a little warmer than standard nylon strings. Tune up quick and hold it.

  • Good buy

    4

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    submitted8 years ago

    byBridie

    fromTuckerton NJ

    Timely delivery after back order.

  • Aquila Reds are Awesome!

    5

    submitted10 years ago

    byHaole Mike

    fromStillwater, MN

    Once I tried Aquila Reds, I never bought another string but Aquila. I use their Bionylon and Lava strings as well, but only when a white or black string would look better on the ukulele. Their Nylgut comes stock on most quality ukuleles. The Reds sound fantastic, and once stretched, stay in tune for a really long time. Aquila is the only uke string manufacturer that makes their own strings. Everything else is basically repackaged fishing line unless you go to a wound string.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byKactus Kate

    fromSan Francisco, CABIY A UKULELE A stringp

    Can I Buy just an A string for my tenor ukulele? I only need an A string (mine broke). Mail order. Thanks!

    Can I Buy just an A string for my tenor ukulele? I only need an A string (mine broke). Mail order. Thanks!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m really sorry, we don't have single uke strings

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byManny

    fromooltewah tennessee

    are these strings red? everyone talks about them looking cool

    are these strings red? everyone talks about them looking cool

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes.