AndresK -> Aquila most durable set? (Jan. 11 2020 22:29:18)
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Hello to all. I have been using luthier popular supreme 20 on my blanca for some time because I like them and they are, as everyone knows, very good strings. They have that perfect balance of body and brilliance and ease of left hand fretting that I am looking for in my guitar. But no one knows if luthier company will still be around making strings for sure so I thought it would be a good idea to check some other brands other than the ones I have already played in my guitar life (La Bella 820, D'Addario EJ45, Savarez New cristal). I recently tried Aquila because I was intrigued by the whole company profile and innovations. I skipped the flamenco oriented strings they have (Granato and Sugar extra high tension, as they do not have such good reviews) and bought the Sugar normal tension strings. They sounded very different than nylon as expected. Very clear and vibrant and lively strings. Perfect intonation, note separation and balance though all the strings. Tremolo never sounded more clear. No squeaking for me at all! Really. Maybe it was the stretching or the never dry hands I have (sweating most of the time). Downs: Buzzing on the second string that I have never experienced with any other brand set on this guitar. The first string broke overnight (after a week) while the guitar was sitting quietly in its case. Never had a string break for 20 years using D'addario, savarez, La bella and Luthier brands. (Well once I used stag strings because I could not find anything else and broke in 2 hours) Does anyone know which set of Aquila has the less breakage issues? I really like the profile of Aquila company with all the innovations and the differentiation on the sound, but I really need a workhorse string that lasts. I couldn't stand a broken string after I open my guitar case before a concert, that would be unacceptable and I would never play with those strings again. Any suggestions on an Aquila set that is more durable? Maybe Alchemia, Alabastros or something anyone here tried? P.S. Please include tension (normal, superior etc.) Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this post. It is very much appreciated.
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