[foxden]

I have a bariton ukulele (tuned like a guitar's highest four strings) and the G string #3 broke. It was made by GHS and is 0.029 Bronzewound Nylon string. No one around sells uke strings but I can buy a Nylon guitar string, a D string that is wire wound and 0.28

Would this work as a replacement even though it is labeled a D string not the G I need? Can I just go by diameter?

Thanks to the geniouses out there.

[solidwalnut]

Originally Posted by foxden

I have a bariton ukulele (tuned like a guitar's highest four strings) and the G string #3 broke. It was made by GHS and is 0.029 Bronzewound Nylon string. No one around sells uke strings but I can buy a Nylon guitar string, a D string that is wire wound and 0.28

Would this work as a replacement even though it is labeled a D string not the G I need? Can I just go by diameter?

Thanks to the geniouses out there.

It would work. But there are strings available for you on line for a great price.

Steve

[allthumbs]

My rule is to never put the wrong kind of strings on a stringed instrument. I imagine a uke, like other nylon stringed instruments is not braced enough to survive the tension of steel cored strings. Best to get the right strings and save yourself a nasty surprise down the road.

[Stratrat]

Originally Posted by allthumbs

My rule is to never put the wrong kind of strings on a stringed instrument...

I'd have to say that's good advice to follow. You might not have any problems, with it being roughly the same string gauge and all.....but why chance it?

[foxden]

The particular string is a nylon string, just wire wrapped, like one of the other Uke strings. I know I can mail order them but hate to spend $6 shipping on a $3 item.

[Stratrat]

Originally Posted by foxden

....I know I can mail order them but hate to spend $6 shipping on a $3 item.

I always use that as a perfect excuse to buy some other stuff along with the strings!