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FelixH -> Strings for older instruments (Jun. 20 2021 10:14:02)

I have recently acquired a Manuel Reyes guitar from the late 60s which came with old rusted strings. I have since restring it with Solera Flamencas Concert strings (the medium tension set) and don’t think they really sound right. It feels as though I have to play harder than normal to get the same volume and tones as I do normally.
I have used these same strings on my other flamenco guitars (a Francisco Fernandez cedar blanca from 1977, a Jose Lopez Bellido blanca from 1999 and a 2002 Stephen Hill negra) and the sound I get from them is much more satisfactory.
Is the type or tension of string a factor in older instruments? I suppose as the guitar is over 50 years old, has been played a lot and had a several repairs could also be a factor but any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.



agujetas -> RE: Strings for older instruments (Jun. 20 2021 10:48:53)

Some guitars do seem to respond differently to different string tensions but I would have though a medium tension set should be okay. Maybe the Solera set just doesn’t suit this guitar? You could try some low tension strings like Savarez 520B.



Morante -> RE: Strings for older instruments (Jun. 20 2021 15:40:56)

The Reyes from this era had smaller bodies, but were good guitars. I remember one which was a favourite of Roman Vicenti. They do not need any special strings. Like any good guitar you have to experiment to find appropriate strings



FelixH -> RE: Strings for older instruments (Jun. 21 2021 17:27:33)

Thanks for the replies, yes I think a bit of experimentation is required with different brands. Does anybody have experience with Hannabach strings? It is a brand I have never tried but always meant to.



agujetas -> RE: Strings for older instruments (Jun. 21 2021 17:52:09)

I haven’t used them much. They tend to be higher tension than other brands. I would probably try Knobloch or Savarez first with the Reyes. Even plain old D’addario EJ43 or 45 might work well.



FelixH -> RE: Strings for older instruments (Jun. 22 2021 10:28:02)

I think I’ll try Savarez next, I used to use the Tomatito set regularly but not sure they are worth the money. It seems that Luthier strings are back too. I have a vague memory of trying a set years ago but don’t remember being blown away by them.



agujetas -> RE: Strings for older instruments (Jun. 22 2021 14:53:05)

Let us know how you get on. The Savarez 520B are great but they have rectified nylon trebles which are unpolished. If you’ve never used them before they can feel a bit strange at first. I too haven’t been impressed by Luthier but maybe they just don’t suit my guitar.



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