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Aquila Tenor 6 String Set, AT6

Aquila Tenor 6 String Set, AT6
Manufacturer:
Aquila
Manufacturer Part #:
AT6
SKU:
AQU_AT6
Price:
$8.04

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By Randolph M.
Six String - with Red Series A string
February 10, 2016
The change from the metal wound A-String to the Red Series A String has been wholly disappointing. Even after following instructions, two of the Red Series strings have broken.
By james f.
6-String set description
November 15, 2013
it would be helpful if the wound and unwound strings were designated, as in 4-string sets. GHS 6-string has only a wound first string (lo-A). Aquila,according to one review here has a copper-wound 3rd (C). My 6-string has 1st, 4th(C), and 6th (lo-G) wound. I don't know what to expect from the Aquila set. Thanks.
By Ray
AQU_AT6
October 20, 2011
They are great. Thanks for asking
By cyrus l.
Aquila Tenor 6 String Set, AT6
March 15, 2011
I am glad that I bought these strings. The sound, tone and vibration is awesome... I tried to get my strings from my old supplier in Hawaii but they were not customer friendly... I ordered Sunday... you e-mailed me Monday and I got the strings Thursday ... Good job " just strings ."
By Dean A.
Aquila Tenor 6 String Set
November 15, 2010
Great Set of Strings.
By RDD
Ukulele strings
February 5, 2010
The strings have a bright character with noticable sustain. The one disappointment is that the wound C string arrived with a small bit of discoloration
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION:

Nylgut is a completely different material than Nylon and needs a bit of extra care during installation because of its soft surface and different molecular structure.

First check that the string channels in the nut are rounded and have no sharp edges, especially the lower edges facing the fingerboard. Because the string approaches from a slightly downward angle, if that edge is sharp the string can hang up on it, create a burr and break. It needs to be just slightly radiused, and this procedure can be done with very fine sand paper and an old string, or a small round file. Some makers ignore this because Nylon strings are very hard and can withstand a poor set up. Sometimes bridge saddle edges on the tying side are sharp as well and should be radiused slightly with fine sandpaper.

It is good to help the strings over the nut by lifting them slightly right at the nut as you tune up. Plain Nylgut trebles stretch like crazy so you should also cinch the strings up tight on the barrels before winding. Be sure not to overlap wound strings on the tuning barrels. The preferred method is to put a set on an instrument in the evening, bring them just up to pitch, let them sit overnight, and finish tuning in the morning. This allows the molecules some time to adjust to being stretched. Give them a week or so to stretch in fully (less for ukulele strings) before passing any judgment on tone as it takes a while for them to develop their best sound.

 

NOTE

DESCRIPTION

DIAMETER

TENSION

1st A

Nylgut

.62 mm

4.1 Kg

2nd A

Red Series

 

4.1 Kg

3rd E

Nylgut

.77 mm

3.8 Kg

4th C

Nylgut

.50 mm

3.7 Kg

5th C

Nylgut

.95 mm

3.6 Kg

6th G

Nylgut

.67 mm

4.0 Kg

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