Strings Choice
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Year 2014 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Kenny Hill Instrument Model Double Top Top wood Spruce/Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Peter Jones StringsComment
I use Pro Arte Normal tension clear nylon J4501 for E1 to allow vibrato. I use Savarez fluorocarbon nylon alliance normal tension to give a louder but sweet B2 and G3 (542R and 543R). I use Hannabach Flamenco super low tension Nylon 8274 for D4, 8275 for A5 and 8276 for E6. The low tension and high tension sound very similar but low tension allows for easier playability but still great bass pizzazz. -
Year 2004 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Kenny Hill Instrument Model Munich Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Harry George Pellegrin StringsComment
Very expressive; volume is wonderful. Amazingly warm, rich tone. -
Year 2005 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Kenny Hill Instrument Model Crossover 7 string Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Jeff Putterman StringsComment
Percussive, sweet trebles; low B's tension/resonance sounds clear. -
Year 2014 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Kenny Hill Instrument Model Performance Top wood Cedar Side wood Cedar Back wood Cedar Player Gillian Olmayev StringsComment
It provides a penetrant treble and a dark bass. -
Year 2016 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Kenny Hill Instrument Model Signature Top wood Spruce Side wood Spruce Back wood Spruce Player Richard Sayage StringsComment
Pulls the soundboard appropriately, allowing for clear voicing, steady string push back. -
Year 2017 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Kenny Hill Instrument Model Anniversary Model Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Kenny Hill StringsComment
I like to use the same strings on every instrument to compare best, it gives me a base to work from. These strings are easy to get, work fine, and are inexpensive. -
Year 2015 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Kenny Hill Instrument Model 630 Performance Double Top Top wood Spruce/Cedar Side wood Maple Back wood Maple Player Yiren Hu StringsComment
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Year 2019 Instrument type Electric Builder / Manufacturer Kiesel Instrument Model Osiris O6 Top wood Alder Side wood Alder Back wood Alder Player Caires StringsComment
D'Addario strings last long and sound great for the price. I use this set of strings in drop C for a feel similar to 10 gauge strings in E standard tuning. Allows for high enough tension while still being able to bend. Maple neck, ebony fretboard and pickups are active humbuckers. Note: the low E is swapped out for a NW060. -
Year 2018 Instrument type Ukulele Builder / Manufacturer Kmise Instrument Model Concert Top wood Spruce Side wood unknown Back wood unknown Player Brian Ward StringsComment
Strings chosen according to D'Addario String Tension Pro tension calculations. Started with concert ukulele strings changing tuning and strings until tensions approximated original concert uke. Mandolin tuning was chosen because I play mandolin and am interested in other voices but don't have time to commit to learning additional tunings. -
Year 2018 Instrument type Ukulele Builder / Manufacturer Kmise Instrument Model Concert Top wood Mahogany Side wood Mahogany Back wood Mahogany Player Brian Ward StringsComment
Strings chosen according to D'Addario String Tension Pro tension calculations. Started with concert ukulele strings changing tuning and strings until tensions approximated original concert uke. Mandolin tuning was chosen because I play mandolin and am interested in other voices but don't have time to commit to learning additional tunings.
