Conde Strings Split!

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gounaro

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Joined: Sep. 28 2008
From: Athens, Hellas

Conde Strings Split!

I just received an email from StringsByMail about when are they going to have any Conde Hermanos strings. Here is their answer:

"The Conde Hermanos string company has split into to different string manufactures. The two lines are now going to be called Filepe Hermanos and Mari Hermanos."

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Ron.M

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From: Scotland

RE: Conde Strings Split! (in reply to gounaro)

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The two lines are now going to be called Filepe Hermanos and Mari Hermanos."

I believe all the strings are personally handwound by both Luthiers....

Felipe winds them clockwise and Mario uses the same material, but winds them anti-clockwise.

I believe there is a difference in attack, playability and "jondo-ness".

(Pays your money and takes your choice IMO...)

But if I wanted to really sound like Paco, then I'd choose ******* (name withheld
in support of ForoFlamenco neutrality on these matters...

)

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 7 2011 21:11:40

GuitarVlog

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RE: Conde Strings Split! (in reply to gounaro)

Felipe does the strings from the nut to the 12th fret and Mari does the strings from the 12th fret to the saddle.

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gounaro

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From: Athens, Hellas

RE: Conde Strings Split! (in reply to GuitarVlog)

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Felipe does the strings from the nut to the 12th fret and Mari does the strings from the 12th fret to the saddle.

Anyway, a friend of mine has used Mari's strings and are pretty familliar with Conde's ones.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 8 2011 7:35:57

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RE: Conde Strings Split! (in reply to gounaro)

always thought conde strings were mari strings repackaged......

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Pimientito

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RE: Conde Strings Split! (in reply to GuitarVlog)

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Felipe winds them clockwise and Mario uses the same material, but winds them anti-clockwise.

Does that make a difference if you play the guitar left handed?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 8 2011 8:05:27