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Nylgut
A synthetic stand-in for gut. Denser and brighter than plain nylon, with firmer feel under the fingers and steadier pitch.
Product detailSKU #1315669864249
AQUILA7U Nylgut High G Concert Ukulele String Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A concert-scale ukulele string set in Aquila's Nylgut, tuned high G. For anyone restringing a concert uke and wanting the traditional re-entrant sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restringing a concert-scale ukulele at standard tuning
- Players who want the classic re-entrant uke jangle
- Routine string changes on a practice or teaching instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano, tenor or baritone ukuleles — wrong scale and tension
- Players who want a low G bass note under chords
- Anyone chasing the warmer, darker sound of fluorocarbon
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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High G tuning
The fourth string is pitched above the third, not below. Chords ring across a narrow range instead of spanning a full octave.
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Concert set
Gauged for concert scale length. Putting these on a soprano or tenor leaves tension and intonation off.
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Set of four
One instrument's worth of strings. No spare if you snap one during the change.
Detail 05
Synthetic, not steel
Nylon-family strings stretch heavily when new, so tuning wanders for the first day or two of playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only — keep a backup if you break strings often
- 02Expect repeated retuning for a couple of days while they stretch
- 03Check your bridge style; tie-on knots take a few tries
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this high G or low G?
High G. The fourth string sits above the third in pitch, which is the standard re-entrant ukulele setup.
02Will these fit my soprano ukulele?
They are cut and gauged for concert scale. For a soprano, use Aquila's 4U soprano set instead.
03How long before they stay in tune?
A day or two of playing and retuning. Nylgut stretches a lot when new, then settles and holds pitch well.
04How is Nylgut different from nylon?
It is a synthetic gut substitute rather than plain nylon. Brighter, denser, and firmer feeling, closer to the sound of traditional gut strings.
