Aquila 85U Red Concert Ukulele Strings HIGH G (G-C-E-A) is a full set of Aquila Red Series strings for a concert ukulele in high G tuning (G-C-E-A). Red copper powder raises the density to almost twice that of standard white Nylgut, for a stiffer string with less breakage and better intonation.

Specifications

• SKU: AQ-85U
• Model: 85U
• Brand: Aquila
• Series: Red Series
• Instrument: Concert ukulele
• Sold as: Full set
• Material: Nylgut with red copper powder added, almost twice the density of standard white Nylgut
• Features: Stiffer strings capable of lower tunings; less breakage; better intonation; brighter, more powerful and more responsive sound through the entire range of the fretboard; density increased progressively so the gauge stays almost unchanged
• Colour: Red; the shade varies slightly from string to string by design
• Nut slot: Filing of the nut slot may be required
• Break-in: Stretch gently with your fingers, not too much; settles in tune in 2-3 days
• Tuning: High G (G-C-E-A)

Common questions

Is the Aquila 85U for high G or low G tuning?

The Aquila 85U is a full set for high G tuning (G-C-E-A) on a concert ukulele.

What are Aquila 85U Red Series strings made of?

The Aquila 85U strings are Nylgut with red copper powder added, giving almost twice the density of standard white Nylgut for stiffer strings with less breakage and better intonation.

Why are the Aquila 85U strings different shades of red?

Aquila uses different percentages of metal powder in each string of the 85U to optimize its performance, so the colour varies slightly from string to string. It is not a production problem.

How long do Aquila 85U Red Series strings take to settle in?

Stretch the Aquila 85U strings gently with your fingers, not too much; they settle in tune in 2-3 days.

Do I need to file the nut slot for Aquila 85U strings?

Aquila says filing of the nut slot may be required for the 85U set.

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