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RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to gounaro)
Hi, If you are not happy with a generic 3d you may try D'Addario's Titanium. Actually on one of my guitar I use Titanium E and B and have recently added a composite G. It sounds nice but I can definitely hear a subtle transition from blue to coffee so probably will be back to Titaium for now.
RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to gounaro)
the last two times that I bought La Bella I had problems with the trebles .. First set I bought the G string was tuned on he first 5 frets and from there on for some estrange reason it wasn't tuning. Then I thought "ok probably I had the bad luck of getting a set of La Bella with defects"... so I bought a SECOND one and this time the same thing happened!! but with the B string!!
Now for one of my guitars I use Hannabach Silver 200 Set 900.. they are expensive but they last wayyyyy longer than the usual strings, so at the end is the same thing
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RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to gounaro)
Έλα μεγάλε,
I know that many people will say that certain strings are ideal for certain guitars but personally I have found Royal Classics are the best for any guitar. So give them a try.
Γειά χαρά Ντίνος
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Captain Esteban: Caballeros! I believe you all know each other? Don Diego from San Fernando. Don Francisco from San Jose. Don Fernando from San Diego. Don Jose from San Bernardino. Luis Obispo from Bakersfield.
They also make the same wound nylon for the second and first strings. Here is a copy of a post of mine on the classical guitar forum some time ago.
"For years I have been meaning to try a wound third string, but never got around to it. Then about two years ago I finally tried a silver wound third string by Savarez. I wasn’t wild about it, probably because there was too much contrast in sound to the second string.
I recently discovered that Savarez makes a Nylon wound third, which makes more sense, being closer in sound to a traditional non-wound treble string. So I put in on, and immediately liked the sound, but still there was too much contrast in sound to the second.
But Aha! Now Savarez makes an entire set of White Nylon Wound strings. I just put a set on, and all I can say is I am a happy camper. For one, I like thick trebles, and, being wound, these trebles are fat. Also, the texture of a wound string gives you great control and touch. And with all three trebles being wound you not only get a consistent sound and feel in the trebles, but with all six strings being wound you get a consistent feel across all the strings, with no sense of "transition" from bass to treble. Then there is the sound – extremely full-bodied, much more so than a non-wound treble can give.
Like all string discussions, these might not be for everyone, and I'm sure some players will even say they hate them. That's to be expected, and is fully understandable, but I'm equally sure that some players will be in for a revelation. One thing is certain – the sound of these trebles is definitely unlike any trebles anyone has ever played, unless some other manufacturer makes wound trebles for all three. I would recommend at least trying them out, and seeing for yourself."
There are also some cons to these trebles, which I'll tell you about if you don't want to try for yourself.
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RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to gounaro)
One thing that annoys me with Salvarez is that you have to keep tuning them for as long as they last.
D.
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Captain Esteban: Caballeros! I believe you all know each other? Don Diego from San Fernando. Don Francisco from San Jose. Don Fernando from San Diego. Don Jose from San Bernardino. Luis Obispo from Bakersfield.
RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to elgreco)
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One thing that annoys me with Salvarez is that you have to keep tuning them for as long as they last.
If you play your guitar regularly, especially beating a lot of rasqueados, then you will be tuning all the time as well - not matter what kind of string you use...LOL
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RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to malakka)
Et tu Brute?
:) D.
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ORIGINAL: malakka
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One thing that annoys me with Salvarez is that you have to keep tuning them for as long as they last.
If you play your guitar regularly, especially beating a lot of rasqueados, then you will be tuning all the time as well - not matter what kind of string you use...LOL
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Captain Esteban: Caballeros! I believe you all know each other? Don Diego from San Fernando. Don Francisco from San Jose. Don Fernando from San Diego. Don Jose from San Bernardino. Luis Obispo from Bakersfield.
Captain Esteban: Caballeros! I believe you all know each other? Don Diego from San Fernando. Don Francisco from San Jose. Don Fernando from San Diego. Don Jose from San Bernardino. Luis Obispo from Bakersfield.
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RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to gounaro)
That is BS in my opinion and I have converted Mr Malakka into using RCs too. Just buy a full set once and let me know. The GBEs do not need replacing often anyways. If you think they are not worth the money just get some new EADs. String need some tuning here and there but the Salvarez need A LOT of TUNING ALL THE TIME and I did not notice any special kind of sound coming out of them.
D.
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Captain Esteban: Caballeros! I believe you all know each other? Don Diego from San Fernando. Don Francisco from San Jose. Don Fernando from San Diego. Don Jose from San Bernardino. Luis Obispo from Bakersfield.
RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to elgreco)
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That is BS in my opinion and I have converted Mr Malakka into using RCs too. Just buy a full set once and let me know. The GBEs do not need replacing often anyways. If you think they are not worth the money just get some new EADs. String need some tuning here and there but the Salvarez need A LOT of TUNING ALL THE TIME and I did not notice any special kind of sound coming out of them.
D.
Οk, i'll try them once, but i wonder if i want to buy a bass set where will i get them. Cause stringsbymail do not sell them separately.
RE: Any good G string? (except D' Ad... (in reply to gounaro)
Enjoying the Hannabach Titanyl G made a big difference on my guitar. really noticeable loud brilliant midrange tone. best sounding after trying most strings for my guitar... basses are interesting as well after a week of 3 gigs, with capo on 2, 3 or 6 at regular intervals still no obvious sign of pitting....never seen that before. flexible plastic and silver alloyed wire cores...
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.. First set I bought the G string was tuned on he first 5 frets and from there on for some estrange reason it wasn't tuning. Then I thought "ok probably I had the bad luck of getting a set of La Bella with defects"... so I bought a SECOND one and this time the same thing happened!! but with the B string!! 
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