Are the strings Aquila Nylgut? And is this the same model as the one for sale here? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001...
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Yes it comes stringed with Aquila Nylgut strings and yes it is the same model. It's and great ukulele for an amazing price.
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Mine came strung with black nylon strings. These blank nylon strings were ok, but I replaced them in about a week with some clear strings. The clear strings made the uke sound 100 times better. If you're as unsure as I was about how to replace the strings, here is the best video I found to illustrate how to change uke strings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyv7uOiXsbM
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Hello, my string worked for about a week. Then we had a week of dreary days and rain and they have not worked since. I really liked them! The company is supposed to be sending me a new string. The wait is crazy long. We'll see...
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This has pretty good set of strings 6,5,4 being bronze wound nylon. 3,2,1 being nylon. They sound good for stock strings and seem to be doing well in holding tune. I've played it several times retuning each time and they still sound ok. If you are a working musician then you will want to replace them with better quality strings. They are the type that are tied, not ball ends but you can use either, however I prefer the type that are tied.
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I think everyone's ears likely hear a little different, but to me the SP brand sounds better and lasts longer than the standard Martin strings. I have no problems with the standard, which sound great. But I don't have to change strings as often and believe they are worth the extra money.
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Determine if your Hilo #2656 is a Soprano, Concert, or Tenor model. Then purchase a Ukulele Tuner from Amazon or your local music store (approx. $10) and tune your Aquila strings on your ukulele using the tuner. The Tuner will tell you the right settings. Good luck. John D
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Hi Natalie! The strings were bronze wound round, factory strings in a medium gauge. They are okay and sound reasonable, but I would suggest that you put the acoustic strings on the guitar which you like best in a light gauge. I use D'Addario brand strings on my electric and acoustic guitars and I am happy with sound and quality.
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When I purchased it for my grandson it came with GHS strings...not the best but OK. When he becomes more serious about playing I'll replace them with aquila strings. I ha v e played it a few times and it sounds surprisingly good for such an inexpensive instrument. A great choice for an entry level uke.
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The strings are a decent quality nylon. I haven't tried the Aquilas everyone talks about, so I can't compare tone quality. But I haven't noticed any problems with them. As with all strings, regardless of quality, it takes a day or two for them to stretch out. After that, just the normal tune up is required.
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The strings are what you'd expect on a cheap uke. The strings are cheap. If you are planning on just playing it for fun as a "starter uke" then you will probably be able to deal with them. However if you change the strings it will give it a better sound (not much better, but it will improve). I put a set of Soprano Aquilla strings and they sound pretty good. The body is cheap, so no strings will make it sound awesome. But new strings help.
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They are high quality strings like from a music store. This is very nice quality, especially for a starter. I am an activities director and have had 2 different muscians use this instrument in their performance. They plated it just fine.
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Pretty sure mine came with Gibson strings on. That's what the website says, and they match the Gibson strings I bought to replace them.They're pretty nice strings and they last (at least for my purposes) a long time.
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Strings are delicate, and it can be broke in 1/2 during shipping or tuning. If you just receive the package, please contact your seller for replacement strings. It's always better to have an extra set for back up.
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Not sure the brand, but they seemed to be cheap. Best to replace with quality strings. In fact, I highly recommend having a tech do a setup on this guitar. Usually runs around $75 and well worth it. As a mass-produced guitar, the factory really does not pay attention to detail and a setup will get the strings adjusted the way you like them, plus you can replace them with the type of strings you like.
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The stings on this Ukulele are Aquila strings and are very appraised by the ukulele community. You should not have to replace the strings. They will take about a week to stretch out until they stay in tune, but once they do they will last a pretty long time. The longer you have the strings on the better they will sound. You don't have to replace Uke strings until you started noticing marks rubbed in from the frets. Quality is great!
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Hannah, Don't think twice about buying Elixir strings...I've been playing for over 40 years, and Elixir are the only strings I will use. They literally last at least 3x as long as other strings, so they really are the most cost effective strings you can buy (Not to mention their brilliant tone)
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I don't know what kind of strings they are, but I can tell you that once they get stretched out to hold a tune they actually sound pretty good. I did buy some aquilla's for backups, but I haven't used them yet and I am really enjoying them so far. Had it about a month and a half. Really good quality instrument for the money by the way.