Hi Daniele
Although I loved LaBella strings, I had the exact same problem with 2 sets of LaBella not only one, but on the nylon G string.
They sound perfect when played open, and are even tuned perfectly on the electronic tuner. But going higher in position increases the difference in
tuning exactly as you described. I can feel with you the frustration.
I posted my problem a while ago, and some members told me that the strings may be defective - that the diameter of one of the strings may vary along
its length, resulting in the difference in tuning in higher position. I don't know what the exact problem might be, but when I changed the pair to the
old one the problem disappeared. And I remember someone also suggested to me that I flip the ends of one of the strings and try again, but I didn't
try it.
Luttgutt has an interesting suggestion, which I didn't try.. that of tuning on higher positions and not on open strings. Please try it before you
replace the pair if you can and let us know your conclusion - if the tuning differs again on open strings or not.
I hope it's not a problem with the oud.. and I highly doubt it is.
Good luck |