Savarez corum/cristal set (Full Version)

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tri7/5 -> Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 12:44:25)

I had a normal tension set of these laying around and threw them on my blanca a few days ago because I was out of my normal string set. Let me preface by saying I pretty much can't stand anything in the copper wound bass arena in terms of strings so I wasn't expecting much. However, the corum basses (which I had never tried before) are amazingly warm for a copper wound string. Supposedly this is one of the most nylon sounding copper wound strings made and I would say that's about right. They sound big and clear, almost dark in a way, instead of metallic and tinny. The cristal nylons are nice and bright and have a nice feel to them. Overall the set feels right along the same tension as a D'addario EJ46 set which is about perfect for me in terms of tension.

I doubt this will replace the normal set I play and I expect them to lose their tone as every Savarez set does in about a week (we'll see). But it is a nice set and it might grow on me more. Not sure it's the best for a flamenco tone however, it provides a very angelic tone to my ears (read as "pretty"). I can't seem to get the snap and aggression from the strings like I usually can. Perhaps if I use them more that might come with time.



tele -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 12:56:19)

The new cristal trebles are great



n85ae -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 13:42:31)

I use those string all the time, they last a lot longer than luthier's and sound a
ton better than DeadAddario's. At least to me, so I always buy them. I know they
have a lot of critics here on the Foro.

Regards,
Jeff



BarkellWH -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 14:32:13)

The brand and type of strings one uses is a very personal decision, depending on both the individual and the guitar. After trying several, I have settled on Savarez High Tension 540Js for my Gerundino blanca, 660mm; and Luthier Medium Tension for my Manuel Adalid blanca, 650mm. In both cases, they are bright and well balanced.

Cheers,

Bill



Ramon Amira -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 14:51:32)

The Savarez New Cristal trebles are the worst treble strings in the history of Western Civilization.

Ramon



tri7/5 -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 16:37:21)

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ORIGINAL: n85ae

DeadAddario's.

Regards,
Jeff


I see what you did there
[:D]

Can't say I don't agree somewhat even though I play d'addarios often mostly due to their consistency. The corum/cristal are definitely a step up in brightness but have a similar feel in tension.



tele -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 18:50:08)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Prominent Critic

The Savarez New Cristal trebles are the worst treble strings in the history of Western Civilization.

Ramon



Why so?[&:]



n85ae -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 19:10:04)

Good question, why?

quote:

Why so?



JuanDaBomb -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 4 2013 21:58:50)

The Cantiga bass / Cristal trebles are my current favorites (normal tension). I used the Corum basses for a while and I liked them, but then I tried the Cantiga basses and they felt like they provided a little more headroom. I agree about the nice feel of the Cristal trebles (although that likely changes from one guitar to the next).



tri7/5 -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 5 2013 0:51:20)

I would like to try the cantigas as well, heard good things about them.



n85ae -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 5 2013 16:53:34)

Just ordered some of the Cantiga/Cristals to see how they compare to the Corums
I have been using. Now just have to explain to the wfe, why did I need to spend
yet another $50 on guitar strings ... :) After all the old ones aren't broken ...



britguy -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 10 2013 12:57:58)

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After trying several, I have settled on Savarez High Tension 540Js for my Gerundino blanca, 660mm; and Luthier Medium Tension for my Manuel Adalid blanca, 650mm


Did you compare these with Hannabach 827's?
Any ideas on nhow these two brands might compare?



tele -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 15 2013 20:25:17)

Any idea where I could buy some corum basses(So the EAD strings)?



orsonw -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 15 2013 20:42:51)

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Any idea where I could buy some corum basses(So the EAD strings)?


http://www.stringsbymail.com/store/classical-guitar-strings-1/savarez-strings-62/500-corum-series-143/



tele -> RE: Savarez corum/cristal set (Apr. 15 2013 21:01:09)

thanks, but is there any place in europe?



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