Ukulele strings are light-tension nylon or fluorocarbon sets made for the uke's short scale, chosen by instrument size rather than gauge, from soprano through to baritone.
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About Ukulele Strings
Ukulele strings are designed for the light tension, short scale and bright tonal range of the ukulele. Sets are labelled by instrument size and tuning rather than gauge: soprano, concert and tenor ukuleles use standard G-C-E-A tuning, tenors can be strung with a high G or a low G, and baritone ukuleles take their own D-G-B-E sets. Matching the set to your uke's size keeps intonation and feel spot on.
String material shapes the voice: nylon strings sound warm and mellow with a soft feel, fluorocarbon strings are brighter and hold their tuning more consistently, and wound strings add volume and low-end definition to low G and baritone sets. We stock Aquila, D'Addario and Martin sets alongside Alice strings, available in Australia exclusively through SWAMP. Restringing something bigger? Browse our nylon classical guitar strings, or pair a fresh set with a new uke from the Enya ukulele range.
Ukulele String FAQs
Which ukulele strings fit my ukulele?
Match the set to your instrument size. Soprano, concert and tenor ukuleles share standard G-C-E-A tuning but use different lengths and tensions, while baritone ukuleles are tuned D-G-B-E and need their own dedicated sets.
What is the difference between nylon and fluorocarbon ukulele strings?
Nylon strings have a warm, mellow tone and a soft feel, which suits soprano and concert ukes. Fluorocarbon strings are brighter, more focused and hold their tuning more consistently, making them popular with solo performers and modern players.
Should I choose high G or low G ukulele strings?
High G is the traditional re-entrant tuning with the classic bright ukulele jangle. Low G replaces the fourth string with a wound or thicker string to extend the range downward, a popular choice on tenor ukuleles for fingerstyle and solo arrangements.
