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New Nylgut
Aquila's synthetic gut formula. Brighter and denser than nylon, with a firmer feel and more attack under the fingers.
Product detailSKU #1315669864275
AQUILA4U Soprano Ukulele String Set New Nylgut
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A soprano ukulele string set in Aquila's New Nylgut. For players restringing a soprano and wanting a brighter, firmer feel than plain nylon.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a soprano ukulele that came with worn factory strings
- Players who find nylon strings too soft and dull
- Keeping a spare set for a gigging or classroom soprano
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Concert, tenor or baritone ukuleles — sized for soprano scale
- Players who prefer the mellow give of fluorocarbon
- Anyone wanting a lower, fuller bass string in the set
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.
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Soprano set
Gauged for the short soprano scale. On a longer-scale uke, tension drops and the strings feel slack.
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Set of four
Covers one instrument. Buy two if you want a spare on hand for a broken string.
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Synthetic core
These stretch a long way when first fitted, so pitch moves for the first couple of days.
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Under $15
Cheap enough to change on schedule rather than waiting until strings sound dead.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your uke is soprano scale before ordering — scale sets are not interchangeable
- 02Plan on retuning repeatedly for the first day or two
- 03Nothing else is included: no winder, no spare strings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a concert ukulele?
No. They are gauged for soprano scale. For a concert instrument, use Aquila's 7U concert set.
02What is New Nylgut made of?
It is a synthetic substitute for gut rather than standard nylon, giving a brighter tone and a firmer, more responsive feel.
03Why do they keep going flat?
New synthetic strings stretch. Retune often for the first day or two, and stretch each string gently by hand to speed it up.
04How many strings come in the set?
Four — one full set for a single soprano ukulele. No spares are included.
