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strings gauges advice/tuning in Fa

suz_i_dil - 3-8-2008 at 05:44 AM

Hello
I am looking for a string set to tune an arabic floating bridge like follow:
bass F C (or sometimes A) D G C F.
I prefer to use a G wounded. The diapason is 58,5 cm.
For this instrument, I seek for a very bright sound.

Any advice on already made string set, or shall I command a special set, like in pyramid strings set?
About the tension, I think around 4 kg, but I don't really know.
I need a high tension but not too much, after it becomes to difficult to play.

Thanks for your help.

Matthias - 3-8-2008 at 12:09 PM

Hello,

A good set is the set that Naseer Shamma ( SET OUD P10 ) uses. But it is at the upper level of tension. A second possibility is a Aquila string set ( AQOA T13 ) which has less tension. I used both, the SET OUD P10 for my Shamma Oud model and I have some clients which are using this set, and the set AQOA T13 I have put on my Munir Bashir model.

For more informations about oud string sets download my collection of different string sets from my website.

Regards Matthias