For some time now I felt a bit guilty about my views on Aquila. You see, I really have never got on well with their standard Nylgut strings on this musical instrument. I just never liked the tone or feel, but still, recognised what a great company they are. I was therefore very interested to see their new launch of a brand new product, only very recently available in uke stores. Their 'Lava' brand of new Nylguts.
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| Aquila Lava Ukulele Strings |
Before we take a look, some housekeeping that will be old news to regular readers of my stuff. I don't recommend particular strings to others for one simple reason - they are a totally personal choice. The only person who's opinion on strings matters is the player who is playing them. It's simple really - we all have different ukes (mostly) but more importantly we have different playing styles, ears and musical tastes. What I like may not be what you like, and what you like may not suit me. BUT THAT IS COOL. As such, this is not a 'review' as such, but just an opportunity to tell you about this new string formula. What I say about older Aquilas or indeed these new ones should not be taken as the gospel!
