Detail 01
High G tuning
The fourth string sits above the third in pitch. That reentrant order is what gives ukulele chords their bright, chiming ring.
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AQUILA10U Nylgut High G Tenor Ukulele String Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Aquila Nylgut strings for tenor ukulele in standard high G tuning. A straightforward replacement set for players who want the traditional reentrant sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players restringing to standard reentrant tuning
- Strumming and rhythm playing where the high fourth string adds jangle
- Keeping a spare set in the case for a broken string
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a low bass note under fingerstyle arrangements
- Soprano, concert or baritone ukuleles — scale lengths differ
- Anyone after the mellower, darker fluorocarbon tone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Tenor scale set
Gauged for the longer tenor neck. On a shorter soprano or concert the tension and length will be wrong.
Detail 03
Nylgut material
Brighter and more percussive than plain nylon, with a crisper attack and a firmer feel under the fingers.
Detail 04
Nylgut rather than fluorocarbon
Slightly lower tension and a softer touch at pitch, which is easier on fretting hands over long sessions.
Detail 05
Under thirteen dollars a set
Low enough to restring on a schedule rather than waiting for strings to go dull or break.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Expect several days of stretching and retuning before the set holds pitch
- 02Nothing else is included; no winder, cutter or spare strings
- 03Check your ukulele's scale — tenor only, not soprano or concert
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is high G the standard ukulele tuning?
Yes, reentrant high G is the traditional setup. The fourth string is pitched above the third rather than being the lowest note.
02Can I put these on a concert ukulele?
No. They are cut and gauged for tenor scale. Use a concert set so tension and string length are correct.
03How long before they stay in tune?
A few days of playing and frequent retuning. New nylon-family strings stretch a lot at first, then settle and hold.
04What does Nylgut sound like compared to nylon?
Brighter with more attack and definition, aimed at the tone of traditional gut strings. Nylon is softer and rounder by comparison.
