mimmo2us - Posted - 02/21/2013:  13:33:21

Hello guys, I designed a new banjo set. The name is Red Series classic banjo set. Instead to increase each gsuge i was able to,increase the density of each string. so all the 4 strings has similar diameters. This can be done using different quantity of metal copper powder additioned into the melted Nylgut during the extrusion of the product. Explanation: On a traditional banjo set, the strings has very different diameters Unfortunately, thicker the string, duller the sound. In fact it is well know that the 3rd string is duller than the 2nd and the 2nd duller than the 1st. With this innovative solution the problem is now solved: Banjos works now like harps: all the strings has the same bright sound. On these sets gauges are thinner than those of traditional white Nylgut while the the tension is exactly the same Performances: -brighter sound than the Fluocarbon & Nylgut strings, it is closer to the metal strings - more sustain. -powerful than Nylgut & Fluocarbon strings.

Are there please 10 volunteers that can give me an help testing this new set ?
Thanks
Mimmo Aquila strings Italy chearman & founder

Snaps - Posted - 02/21/2013:  13:36:50

Is there a 5 string set? I'd love to try them out!
Jeff

Steve Jeter - Posted - 02/21/2013:  13:38:15

I volunteer , gotta have 5 strings though

I just ordered a set of classic mediums ,, but Id love to try these

Edited by - Steve Jeter on 02/21/2013 13:38:58

jasper - Posted - 02/21/2013:  13:43:16

Me too. I hope there's a 5 string set!

Ron Ortegel - Posted - 02/21/2013:  13:48:11

I would also like to volunteer- for a 5string set.

csmedley - Posted - 02/21/2013:  13:51:13

Ditto

Ron Ortegel - Posted - 02/21/2013:  13:58:59

I would also like to volunteer- for a 5string set.

staronjeff - Posted - 02/21/2013:  14:04:33

i'm in

Marc Nerenberg - Posted - 02/21/2013:  14:16:22

I would like to volunteer also for a five-string set.

Seven of my banjos use Nylgut strings, and I'm a big fan of them.

mimmo2us - Posted - 02/21/2013:  14:16:57

Hello guys, I collected the 10 volunteers right now. Thank you for your very welcome support.
The set is for a 5 strings Classic banjo. I am really happy with them on ukes.
For those that mailed me : please add your adress , name and phone. You will received free sample in a week.
The sound make the old style banjos similar to metal strung modern banjos.
I am very very curios to hear about your experience with them.
Please note that just after the installation the sound is not good.
Be carefull to stretch Each string by fingers. The best sound is after a two days.
Thank you again, my friends
Mimmo , from a snow and could Northen Italy

mimmo2us - Posted - 02/21/2013:  14:46:38

Hello guys, I collected the 10 volunteers right now. Thank you for your very welcome support.
The set is for a 5 strings Classic banjo. I am really happy with them on ukes.
For those that mailed me : please add your adress , name and phone. You will received free sample in a week.
The sound make the old style banjos similar to metal strung modern banjos.
I am very very curios to hear about your experience with them.
Please note that just after the installation the sound is not good.
Be carefull to stretch Each string by fingers. The best sound is after a two days.
Thank you again, my friends
Mimmo , from a snow and could Northen Italy

mimmo2us - Posted - 02/22/2013:  00:48:43

Hy Guys,
you all are incrdible and make me crazy.
In a few minutes I received many and many requests. Unfortunately I cannot answer to everyone. be patient with me. If I do not answer asking the adress this mean that your mail or contact arrived me too late.
In the meantime I would like to share the difference between a standard white nylgut ukulele set with the REDS.
sorry if it is the ukulele, I have no example with a banjo

see here:

youtube.com/watch?v=eT_USx6kqEA

youtube.com/watch?feature=play...q4shYewLQ

Please feel you free to express me all your impressions!

Mille Grazie

Mimmo of aquilastrings

plunknplinkntwang - Posted - 02/22/2013:  05:57:20

There aren't many who'd be better test pilots, so I sent an email supporting Marc Nerenberg's request.