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jrabbani -> conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 3:03:05)

does anyone have any experience with these? are they a gimmick? real deal?
thanks
juben



Gecko -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 10:01:46)

I've never heard of them, but I suspect some other company is making them and putting a Conde label/packaging on them. I could be wrong but I just somehow doubt that Conde bought or set up a string "factory."

Where did you see them?



bernd -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 10:13:09)

They are available at any flamenco store e.g. www.mundo-flamenco.com

Saludos
Bernd



Gecko -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 10:30:14)

quote:

ORIGINAL: bernd

They are available at any flamenco store e.g. www.mundo-flamenco.com

Saludos
Bernd


Interesting. Probably wrong, but looking at their description and number designation I had a gut feeling that they are made by Hannabach. For example the Hannabach medium tensions are 728's. However, the Conde label states they are made in the USA and I believe Hannabach's are made in Germany.

String Label



Jim Opfer -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 11:01:05)

I tried them and wasn't impressed. Lumpy and a bit dead sounding.



bernd -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 13:16:27)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Jim Opfer

I tried them and wasn't impressed. Lumpy and a bit dead sounding.


Then it can´t be a Hannabach. Equal item numbers for string tension doesn´t tell anything about equal manufacturers. Gecko, make a try with Hannabach and Conde of the same item no and let us know your impression.

Saludos
Bernd



Fulcanelli -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 13:28:11)

Is there anything about flamenco strings that make them any different than regular nylon strings (other than the color, as per La Bella)? Are special compounds/materials used to produce a specific sound, or...is it just a marketing plow?



Patrick -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 16:21:50)

quote:

is it just a marketing plow?


yes



Georg -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 19:19:18)

I don't know any flamenco-guitarists that like flamco strings.

This might not be impressing since i don't know a considerable number of flamenco guitarists, but i talked to one who specialized on the selling of guitar strings and he said the same. He thought that a lot of teenagers buy the flamenco strings. If i think back a few years... yes he could be right[8|].



Gecko -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 5 2006 21:11:16)

I've tried the Hannabach 728's and their 827 Flamencos as well as Labella's 2001 Flamencos and have always returned back to D'Addario Pro-Arte's. But all strings just seem to go "twang-clunk" when I play them anyway. [:D]



Ricardo -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 6 2006 6:25:15)

I tried them, they were a gift. I was amazed, very bright and flamenco sounding. They reminded me exactly of Luthier strings, but not exactly the same as the Luthier sets I was used to. My feeling is they are manufactured by who ever manufactures Luthier strings, just the sets have their own unique select tension or whatever. It is a sort of mix and match game to make a unique set of strings, then call it by a new brand name. Remember Conde at Felipe V shop had a deal with Luthier strings. The new guitars came with those strings on for years, and the Luthier shop in NY had the complete line of Conde guitars in the shop, the US distributor I believe.

So that is my guess. I for one use "flamenco" type strings, I dont' think it is all hype. Not everyguitar I own likes the same brand of string though. So don't be scared of lables, but don't be afraid to experiment either. I recommend anyone to try the Conde strings if you can find them. They are hard to find for me, I stick with Luthier/Labella. But I would buy another set if I came across them.

Ricardo



Jim Opfer -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Sep. 11 2006 16:28:58)

quote:

I don't know any flamenco-guitarists that like flamco strings.


A frend of mine went to see Nunez on Saturday playing in Newcastle. Later he bumped into Gerardo in a restaurant and got a chance to ask him a few guitarrie questions. Turns out tha GN uses Luthier strings although he's not bothered and thought any string would do. Other interesting thing was that when asked about his nails, he said he used 'sand and glue' which my friend took to mean acrylic. GN said it was essential as he plays so much.
All reports - Great concert.



Gitano -> RE: conde hermanos strings (Oct. 19 2006 2:04:53)

Conde Strings are Not made by Luthier 'cause I asked Luthier personally. The Luthiers sound bright and resonant while the Conde strings sound thuddy and dull. They are made in the US but not by Luthier.



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