Description
Aquila 72U RED SERIES, Ukulele TENOR Low-G Tuning - G4 (unwound) SINGLE STRING is a single Aquila Red Series replacement string: the unwound (plain) 4th string, G4, for a tenor ukulele in low G tuning. Red Series Nylgut carries red copper powder for about twice the density of standard white Nylgut, with a slightly rough surface that removes the squeak Nylgut strings can have.
Specifications
| SKU | AQ-72U |
|---|---|
| Model | 72U |
| Brand | Aquila |
| Series | Red Series |
| Instrument | Tenor ukulele (low G tuning) |
| String | 4th string, G4, unwound (plain) |
| Sold as | Single string |
| Material | Mix of Nylgut and red copper powder; Nylgut made elastic first, then red copper powder added to increase the density to about twice that of standard white Nylgut |
| Colour | Red-brown |
| Surface | Slightly rough; the texture eliminates the squeak that sometimes happens with Nylgut |
| Fits string set | 88U |
| Features | Great feel; excellent elasticity; accurate intonation past the 12th fret; pressing the string strongly on the frets does not make the note sharper |
| Nut slot | Not necessary to file the nut slot wider to accommodate it |
| Made in | Italy (hand-crafted) |
| Tuning | Low G (string tuned 1 octave lower) |
Measurements
| Gauge | 1.07 mm |
|---|
Common questions
Which string is the Aquila 72U?
The Aquila 72U is the 4th string (G4) for a tenor ukulele in low G tuning, unwound (plain), sold as a single string.
What set does the Aquila 72U string match?
The Aquila 72U fits the Aquila 88U string set.
What gauge is the Aquila 72U string?
The Aquila 72U has a gauge of 1.07 mm.
What is the Aquila 72U Red Series string made of?
The Aquila 72U is a mix of Nylgut and red copper powder, which raises the density to about twice that of standard white Nylgut and gives a red-brown colour.
Do I need to file the nut slot for the Aquila 72U?
No. Aquila says it is not necessary to file the nut slot wider to accommodate the 72U.
Where is the Aquila 72U made?
The Aquila 72U string is hand-crafted in Italy.
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