Difference between Flamenco and Classical Strings

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rombsix

Posts: 7826
Joined: Jan. 11 2006
From: Beirut, Lebanon

Difference between Flamenco and Clas...

Hey mates,

I was just wondering what the difference between flamenco and classical guitar strings is, if any.

Also, I just bought a new set of Fender black nylon classical guitar strings and installed them. Last time I got a set like this, the strings were awesome - especially the black nylons. This time however, they sucked. The B string had something wrong with it. I just couldn't get it tuned. I think it was not of a uniform thickness or something. Anyhow.

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edgar884

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Joined: Nov. 16 2005

RE: Difference between Flamenco and ... (in reply to rombsix)

make sure they where wrapped around the bridge correctly and up at the tuning peg you will have to overlap the string over it self so it holds it in place.

I think Flamenco strings have more brilliance and slackness to them and there usally hand made. However since I started buying Saverez Alliance, I will never buy anything else. THere 13.99 a pack though ouch, but they last longer than anything I have tried.

Sometimes those black trebles can be a bugger but they sound great on some guitars.