Detail 01
Low G tuning
The fourth string drops an octave, extending the range downward and giving fingerpicked lines a bass note to sit on.
Product detailSKU #1315669864140
AQUILA5U Soprano Ukulele String Set Low G New Nylgut
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Aquila New Nylgut strings for soprano ukulele, set up for low G tuning. For soprano players who want a deeper fourth string instead of the reentrant sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soprano players who want a low fourth string for melody and fingerstyle
- Chord-melody arrangements that need notes below middle C
- Anyone re-stringing a soprano and switching away from reentrant tuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the classic jangly reentrant soprano sound
- Concert, tenor or baritone ukuleles — the scale lengths differ
- Anyone chasing a warm, dark 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
New Nylgut material
Brighter and more percussive than plain nylon, closer to traditional gut, with a crisper attack under the fingers.
Detail 03
Soprano scale set
Gauges and lengths are matched to the shortest common ukulele body. Longer scales need a different set.
Detail 04
Nylgut rather than fluorocarbon
Softer feel on the fretting hand and less string tension than fluorocarbon at the same pitch.
Detail 05
Single set at this price
Cheap enough to try low G without committing; you can swap back to reentrant for the cost of another set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01New strings stretch for several days — expect repeated retuning before they hold
- 02A thicker low G may need the nut slot widened slightly on some sopranos
- 03Nothing else is included; no winder, cutter or spare strings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between low G and high G?
High G tunes the fourth string above the third, giving the classic reentrant jangle. Low G drops it an octave for a wider range and a real bass note.
02Will these fit a concert or tenor ukulele?
No. This set is cut and gauged for soprano scale. Use a set made for your instrument's scale length.
03How long do they take to settle?
Plan on a few days of stretching and frequent retuning. Tune up often during that period and they will stabilize.
04How does Nylgut compare to plain nylon?
Nylgut is brighter with more attack and a firmer feel, aiming at the sound of traditional gut strings rather than the softer nylon tone.
