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D'AddarioEJ87S Titanium Soprano Ukulele Strings

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D'Addario EJ87S Titanium Soprano Ukulele Strings
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The Korena take

Titanium ukulele strings cut for soprano scale. For soprano players who find stock nylon too quiet or too soft under the fingers.

D'Addario EJ87S Titanium Soprano Ukulele Strings product detail
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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Soprano ukes that get buried in a group sing-along
  • Replacing dull factory strings on an entry-level soprano
  • Players who want brighter attack without a harder pick hand

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Concert, tenor or baritone ukes — the set is scaled for soprano
  • Players chasing warm, traditional soft-nylon tone
  • Anyone who wants a low-G string included

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.

D'Addario EJ87S Titanium Soprano Ukulele Strings construction detail

Detail 01

Titanium monofilament

Denser than standard nylon. More volume and a brighter, more defined note at the same picking strength.

Detail 02

Soprano scale

Sized for roughly a 13-inch scale — the standard small uke. Won't reach on concert or tenor.

Detail 03

Slick surface finish

Reduces squeak when your fingers move along the strings, noticeable when recording or playing quietly.

Detail 04

Four-string set

Covers a complete restring. Buy in pairs if you want backup strings on hand.

Detail 05

$6.49

Low enough that trying a different string material is a cheap experiment rather than a commitment.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Expect several days of stretching and retuning before pitch settles
  2. 02No tools included — a winder and clippers make the job faster
  3. 03Soprano-only sizing; check your uke's body size before ordering

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What's the difference between EJ87S and EJ87C?

Scale length. The S is cut for soprano ukuleles, the C for concert. Same titanium material and tuning.

02Will these make my ukulele louder?

Somewhat. Titanium is denser than plain nylon, so it drives the top harder and projects more than typical stock strings.

03Do I need special tools to change uke strings?

No. A string winder and wire clippers speed things up, but you can tie and trim these by hand.

04How often should I replace ukulele strings?

When they stop holding tune, sound dead, or develop flat spots under the fretting fingers. Regular players often change a few times a year.

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