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Item Weight

0.32 ounces

Product Dimensions

3.54 x 3.54 x 3.54 inches

ASIN

B00BYIAOF8

Item model number

STAQUIL-53277

Customer Reviews

4.5 315 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#65,846 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#478 in Ukulele Accessories

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

March 22, 2013

Color Name

Red

String Gauge

Light

Number of Strings

4

Material Type

Nylgut

Size

baritone

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RED SERIES sets provide superior performance over traditional strings for musicians who love bright sounds and powerful voicing across the full scale of the instrument. You never heard a sound like this before, simply because before it did not exist.,A unique feeling and a strong, consistent sound. Until now, it was necessary to increase the gauge of a string for it to produce a lower-pitched note. But increasing the string’s diameter also increases internal dampening. That makes the string less bright, less responsive and more muffled; the thicker the string, the duller the sound. Our revolutionary new approach — unique to us — changes the specific weight of the material, increasing it progressively to leave the gauge almost unchanged.

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Sturdiness	—	2.6	4.3	4.1	4.3	4.3
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string material	—	—	Nylon	—	Nylon	Nylon
string gauge	Light	—	Custom	—	Custom	Custom

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4.5 out of 5

315 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality, quality and brightness of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound fantastic, loud and clear. They appreciate the brightness and comfort of the strings. Customers are also happy with the tuning, and richness. However, some customers have different opinions on durability.

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32 customers mention28 positive4 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. For example, they say they have a fantastic sound, and the sustain really sounds out. Some mention that the strings break easily.

"...They stay in tune very well and I really like the deep tones added to the D and G strings(they are wound) the B and E strings are red as expected...." Read more

"...The tone is crisper and the sustain is lovely. It makes the original old Aquila strings sound like I was playing with a damper of some sort...." Read more

"...They sound great. Very full and bright, but when I changed to these strings, I encountered a bad buzz on the D and E strings...." Read more

"These strings function well. The sound is very mellow so if you are looking for bright you should look elsewhere...." Read more

22 customers mention17 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They say they are awesome, beautiful, and excellent. Some customers also mention that the instrument had a lovely tone with the original strings, but it came alive with these strings.

"...these strings (ok, that was a bit rich) but really they are fine, fine strings...." Read more

"...The instrument had a lovely tone with the original (old) strings, but it came alive with reds!!! The tone is crisper and the sustain is lovely...." Read more

"...These strings are beautiful, the low-d tuning is my favourite to begin with but these guys really work...." Read more

"I don't regret having these strings on my uke, but they are a bit underwhelming...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the musical instrument string. They mention that it has a bright, punchy sound, and a warm timbre. Some appreciate the improvement in brightness of tone and sustain.

"...strings are are so true to pitch - and so rich in tone, with a bright attack and a warm (gut like) timbre which sustains nicely (forever) and I can..." Read more

"...They sound great. Very full and bright, but when I changed to these strings, I encountered a bad buzz on the D and E strings...." Read more

"...The improvement in brightness of tone and in sustain are fantastic." Read more

"A bright, punchy sound. Plenty of projection and a nice "feel"." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings comfortable and softer on their fingers. They also appreciate the nice feel and tone of the strings.

"...I really appreciate the way these strings feel while playing. Very comfortable...." Read more

"I really like the tone and feel of these after I replaced GCEA aquila’s...they started holding true in tune in a fairly short time." Read more

"...Since I am an occasional player, I noticed that they were easier on my fingers also...." Read more

"...sound fantastic on my baritone ukelele, and they are so much softer on the fingers than the original strings that came on the uke!..." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they stay in tune very well, after a good stretch, and start holding true in tune in a fairly short time.

"...these strings are are so true to pitch - and so rich in tone, with a bright attack and a warm (gut like)..." Read more

"...They stay in tune very well and I really like the deep tones added to the D and G strings(they are wound) the B and E strings are red as expected...." Read more

"...They stay in tune after a good stretch.Love them." Read more

"...and feel of these after I replaced GCEA aquila’s...they started holding true in tune in a fairly short time." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings very rich, warm, and multi-dimensional. They also appreciate the unique qualities and true to pitch.

"...these strings are are so true to pitch - and so rich in tone, with a bright attack and a warm (gut like) timbre which sustains..." Read more

"...The other is Sugar Strings. I love them both. Each are unique qualities that I like. But the wound strings didn't last long as I hoped...." Read more

"...Very cool." Read more

"These strings are very rich, warm, multi-dimensional. Love 'em. And delivery was quick! Good buy from a good seller." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument string very playable, with good sound. They also say it improves the sound and ease of playing immediately. Some customers also mention that the things are different and enjoyable.

"...were also made by Aquila, but these red things are so different and enjoyable that I cannot help make the comparison that the switch was like going..." Read more

"Amazingly these strings improved the sound and ease of playing immediately...." Read more

"Very playable. Good sound." Read more

10 customers mention3 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that the brightness of tone and sustain are fantastic, and they can take a pretty serious beating. However, others say that the wrapped strings do not hold up well and will not last long. Some say that two of the d strings and both broke at the nut almost immediately after installation, while others say they began to show damage to the outer windings soon after.

"...I was apprehensive when I first put them on because one of the strings snapped at the end, luckily there was enough left on top that I just re-..." Read more

"...The tone is crisper and the sustain is lovely. It makes the original old Aquila strings sound like I was playing with a damper of some sort...." Read more

"...Each are unique qualities that I like. But the wound strings didn't last long as I hoped. Very short life." Read more

"...The B and E strings seem to last well but there lower partners begin to show damage to the outer windings soon after install...." Read more

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E. Gray

but these red things are so different and enjoyable that I cannot help make the comparison that the switch was like going from d

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

OMG! No really. These strings are a completely different animal. I have been playing on strings (guitar and ukes) for 30 years. I just got these from Amazon for my Kala baritone. Yes, the strings they replaced were also made by Aquila, but these red things are so different and enjoyable that I cannot help make the comparison that the switch was like going from driving a Honda Civic to driving a Bentley Continental (never actually been inside a Continental, but I can imagine....) these strings are are so true to pitch - and so rich in tone, with a bright attack and a warm (gut like) timbre which sustains nicely (forever) and I cannot recommend spending the extra 3 or 4 bucks to experience the sheer smokey velvet luxury of these strings (ok, that was a bit rich) but really they are fine, fine strings. BTW - I have never written a review for anything I have bought before this!

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Bradford Benton

Great strings, wonderful sound and quality!

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2016

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

Love these strings. I have an OU55CE Oscar Schmidt Baritone and it is always a task at the music store to find strings I like. I ordered these not knowing what they would be like and they sound amazing. They stay in tune very well and I really like the deep tones added to the D and G strings(they are wound) the B and E strings are red as expected. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a better sound out of their Uke!

4 people found this helpful

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Dorayme

Makes my Baritone uke sound like a new instrument.

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

I chose these strings for my Oscar Schmidt OU53. The instrument had a lovely tone with the original (old) strings, but it came alive with reds!!! The tone is crisper and the sustain is lovely. It makes the original old Aquila strings sound like I was playing with a damper of some sort. I highly recommend and will definitely be buying these again!

3 people found this helpful

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Multiple Sams

Great Strings, but

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2014

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

I play a Kala . It's the solid Acacia model. It came with the Aquila Nylgut strings and I've swapped those out a couple of times using the Aquila "New Nylgut" in the Brown package. Those strings have been impressive, but I thought I'd venture forth and try a set of Reds.

They sound great. Very full and bright, but when I changed to these strings, I encountered a bad buzz on the D and E strings. To eliminate it, I had to shim the nut and the bridge saddle. It wasn't a particularly difficult task, but I'm not sure why it was necessary. Perhaps there's a greater oscillation in the strings when they vibrate than there is in the original strings. That's the reason for the 4 stars. If I hadn't had to play luthier, I'd have given them 5 stars.

Hopefully, I'm an isolated case: I like these strings and I"m planning on using them for the foreseeable future.

Now if Aquila comes out with a few more interesting strings for the baritone ukulele,.. :))

5 people found this helpful

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Bridjet E.

Favourite Ukulele Strings

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

Love these strings. Whenever anyone hears me playing my ukulele, they're normally first taken aback at it's size (being a baritone and all) and secondly as the sound. These strings are beautiful, the low-d tuning is my favourite to begin with but these guys really work. I took my ukulele to Colorado and was expecting there would be some sort of problem with the change in elevation and weather so I bought a few extra packs but they didn't snap! They can also take a pretty serious beating, I haven't had to replace them. I was apprehensive when I first put them on because one of the strings snapped at the end, luckily there was enough left on top that I just re-threaded it and haven't had any problems sense. They took about a week to break in fully. If anyone is curious, I use a Caramel CB103 and I do use it for both electric and acoustic songs.

3 people found this helpful

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Lonnie A.

Aquila makes the best ukulele strings.

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

I have to say one of two best strings I've found. The other is Sugar Strings. I love them both. Each are unique qualities that I like. But the wound strings didn't last long as I hoped. Very short life.

2 people found this helpful

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expert_101

Nice mellow sound and looks really cool

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

I haven't had these strings on long enough to comment on durability but I can say that they made my new baritone ukelele sound about 100x better. The red strings are supposedly made with the addition of copper. They happen to look beautiful to. Very happy with these strings. I will use these until one breaks then try the D'Adarrio nylon for a comparison. For now, I am happy with these.

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Box Monkey

Awesome!

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2021

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

These strings are awesome. Highly recommend. Worth every penny.

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Dalesman

Good baritone ukulele strings

Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2020

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

This is my first experience with Baritone ukulele strings but these sound good so far.

Dajana Kienapfel

Was für ein Sound 😍

Reviewed in Germany on August 6, 2020

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

Die Red Series von Aquila Strings sind eine tolle Lösung. Wer den Klang von Westerngitarren mag, wird mit dem hellen klaren Klang der Aquila Red's abdolut zu frieden sein.
Habe sie auf meinen Ukulelen draufgezogen:

1. Bariton Ukulele von Kmise (China) klang nicht besonders gut mit den mitgelieferten Saiten. Aber die Red's holen sehr viel aus dem billigen Instrument herraus. Sie klingt jetzt voll und klar und sie hat schöne Höhen und Tiefen!

2. Konzert Ukulele von Kala Makala MK-C. Die mitgelieferten Saiten klangen gut aber sie klang immer etwas verstimmt, da die G-Saite nicht so richtig wollte wie ich :)
Mit den Red's hat sie einen atemberaubenden und vollen Sound bekommen und klingt nicht mehr verstimmt.

3. Soprano Frame UKE-S S. Mitgeliefert waren die Aquila Standardsaiten und die kleine Maus hatte einen schönen Sound. Mit den Red's hat sie einen klareren und noch etwas volleren Sound.

Klare Kaufempfehlung und sie gehören bei den Ukulelen zu meinen Standardsaiten!!!

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Simplyhuman

Rendu sonore exceptionnel pour ukulélé baryton

Reviewed in France on August 10, 2019

Style: SingleVerified Purchase

J'ai fait récemment l'acquisition d'un ukulélé baryton à' prix d'ami' qui m'a considérablement étonné par ses qualités intrinsèques. Cependant, pour une raison qui m'échappe, il était livré avec des cordes nylons (Nylon gut Aquila) pour un accord GCEA, c'est-à-dire, le même que pour mes autres ukulele Tenor et Concert.
Comme le but de mon achat était d'avoir un ukulélé permettant de jouer un registre de guitare, j'ai donc investi dans ces cordes Aquila Red avec accord DGBE, accord normal type du ukulélé baryton.

Ces cordes sont épatantes: superbe rendu, brillance, clarté du son, projection étonnante. Elles permettent de jouer tout en nuance et d'obtenir, selon les techniques de jeu, une large palette de couleurs. Certes le toucher est différent de la traditionnelle corde en nylon de ukulélé mais on s'y habitue très vite, surtout si on joue aussi de la guitare.

Ces cordes sur mon modeste ukulélé baryton en font un instrument super sympa à jouer qui n'a rien à envier à des instruments bien plus chers.
Un excellent investissement que ces Aquila RED Baryton; je reprendrai sans nul doute ces cordes dans l'avenir.

4 people found this helpful

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Francesco_rizza

Il Re ( D ) si rompe dopo poco

Reviewed in Italy on October 3, 2018

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Corde buone suono brillante e amplificato rispetto a tutte le altre marche.
L'unico problema sta nel fatto che la quarta corda (corda del re D ) dopo poco si rompe all'altezza del 3/2 tasto per usura

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Tommo61

FANTASTIC SWEET TONE, great sustain

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2015

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I've had GHS and Aquila Nylgut on my Ohana baritone uke, plus a couple of other brands of wound strings as those wear out faster. When I noticed my D and G strings about to snap, I decided to try the Red Series and replace all four, keeping the higher two as spares. These reds are fantastic! Beautiful sweet tone and more sustain than other strings. The balance between all four strings is spot-on, too, and 24 hours after fitting the strings, they're still in perfect tune.

One thing with Aquila Red series: be sure to WATCH THE VIDEO on aquila's website about how to tune them up. They're fragile, so if you just whack them on and spin the tuners, they'll snap either right then, or a short while later. You need to keep them out of the slot on the nut as you tighten them up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGH1d8IP_Us

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