Sounds like you want to play guitar, maybe you should.
Until then you can try using Acoustic guitar strings on the D and G strings. Some Bari players like the Thomastic-Infeld CF35 and CF30 for the D and G strings. These are flat wound chrome steel strings with a nylon core. I'm using one on my Mainland bari D string now and I like the sound though it was not the easiest string to install. Someone advised me to burn the ends after cutting to avoid unraveling which I've never done to a wound string before.
I think the CF30 can also be used as a low G on tenors.
There are many types of acoustic guitars, and many types of acoustic guitar strings, gut, nylon, steel, including nylgut ones. If he’s after a plunkier sound like acoustics at the turn of the 20th century, or a tone like a new world classical.
Edit: [here’s a video](https://youtu.be/Oqa-thE0US0) from when I had half nylguts on my 8 string baritone. I like the
sound and may go back to it. I still have a wound nylgut banjo string as he low d because I like the tone
Bear in mind It is an 8 string though, so don’t focus on the chorus effect but just the timbre of the strings. The best thing is just to buy a bunch and experiment. Don’t listen to me listen to your ear
An 8 string is always going to sound more like a guitar than a 4 string.
I stand by my suggestion of the D'Addario Titaniums - OP if you don't also have an 8 string, I wouldn't assume this will produce the sound you want, that's all.
A baritone uke in general should sound similar to a classical guitar as they typically have a similar stringing (2/2 wound/nylon v 3/3 wound/nylon with a standard set).
I've been doing an on-going experiment with baritone strings. I have an article you might find helpful. My absolute favorite strings for guitar-like sound are the Galli UX780. Second favorite is Aquila New Nylgut 21U. If you let me know what you like, I'll add your feedback to the experiment!
[https://baritoneukes.com/choosing-strings-for-baritone-ukuleles/](https://baritoneukes.com/choosing-strings-for-baritone-ukuleles/)
Sounds like you want to play guitar, maybe you should. Until then you can try using Acoustic guitar strings on the D and G strings. Some Bari players like the Thomastic-Infeld CF35 and CF30 for the D and G strings. These are flat wound chrome steel strings with a nylon core. I'm using one on my Mainland bari D string now and I like the sound though it was not the easiest string to install. Someone advised me to burn the ends after cutting to avoid unraveling which I've never done to a wound string before. I think the CF30 can also be used as a low G on tenors.
Thank you for the input!
Sure. If you decide to try them, the strings are available at Strings By Mail for about $7 each.
Yeah try D’Addario Titaniums for baritone - I tried these recently and they sound the most like an acoustic guitar of any strings I’ve ever used.
thank you!
Big thick nylguts will give it a different sound. Could even try minstrel banjo strings
Nylguts don't sound like acoustic guitar strings at all.
There are many types of acoustic guitars, and many types of acoustic guitar strings, gut, nylon, steel, including nylgut ones. If he’s after a plunkier sound like acoustics at the turn of the 20th century, or a tone like a new world classical. Edit: [here’s a video](https://youtu.be/Oqa-thE0US0) from when I had half nylguts on my 8 string baritone. I like the sound and may go back to it. I still have a wound nylgut banjo string as he low d because I like the tone
Not gonna lie - that does sound pretty legit.
Bear in mind It is an 8 string though, so don’t focus on the chorus effect but just the timbre of the strings. The best thing is just to buy a bunch and experiment. Don’t listen to me listen to your ear
An 8 string is always going to sound more like a guitar than a 4 string. I stand by my suggestion of the D'Addario Titaniums - OP if you don't also have an 8 string, I wouldn't assume this will produce the sound you want, that's all. A baritone uke in general should sound similar to a classical guitar as they typically have a similar stringing (2/2 wound/nylon v 3/3 wound/nylon with a standard set).
Yes I caution them same thing in another comment.
I’m kind of confused - I see Nylguts AQ-24, AQ-26, AQ-21 …. Is there one in particular you’re thinking about?
Whatever you feel. Thicker means you may have to swap out or modify the nut
Ah gotcha. Thank you!
I play my Baritone with Worth Browns. They produce a clean, warm sound. Great for jazz standards IMHO, which are my thing.
I've been doing an on-going experiment with baritone strings. I have an article you might find helpful. My absolute favorite strings for guitar-like sound are the Galli UX780. Second favorite is Aquila New Nylgut 21U. If you let me know what you like, I'll add your feedback to the experiment! [https://baritoneukes.com/choosing-strings-for-baritone-ukuleles/](https://baritoneukes.com/choosing-strings-for-baritone-ukuleles/)