Two low tension strings reviewed

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por medio

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Two low tension strings reviewed

Galli Genius Titanum Low tension vs Hense Carbon Low tension

Galli, from Italy, had PURPLE titanum treble strings. I must admit they looked much better once blended with the colour of the guitar. The diameters of them were quite thick considering they were supposed to be low tension. The sound and feel - felt very similar to Pro-Arte normal tensions except the strings were thicker. In saying that it's been such a long time since I've used Pro-Arte so you shouldn't quote me on that.
Overall pretty average in all facets - tone, separation, volume, playablity, response, attack. Can't say much about the durability though - took them off as soon as I knew that I didn't like them.

Hense - the German one - was great in every aspect. Just the right diameter for me, VERY crisp playbility (the treble has that unpolished texture which some may not be fond of) and good "feel" - it looked like it meant business right out of the packet (don't ask me what made me feel that way

).

And that tone, whoa, is something else. VERY unique sound. Focused and tight but just the right amount of overtones. And when you strum, the strings sound like they really work together to create another spectrum of sound.

My guitar is a classical one, a very good one nevertheless. And with these strings it sounds the most flamenco as it has ever been.

I think I'm converted.

ps. oh the durability might be under question though, the D string is showing some sign of wear already - it's been played for a total of FOUR hours over a few days. But I don't care.... I'll just order few more of the D strings when I order a whole lot of these.

Anyway I hope this info helps those looking to try new strings.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 6 2010 0:21:30

Ramon Amira

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RE: Two low tension strings reviewed (in reply to por medio)

Hense makes four lines - 100 - 100 Rectified Trebles - 150 Nylon - 150 Carbon. Which are you referring to? You mentioned an "unpolished texture," which sounds like rectified trebles. Which line are you reviewing here?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 26 2010 2:49:59

por medio

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RE: Two low tension strings reviewed (in reply to Ramon Amira)

Carbon ones. They're GOOD. Really good.

I haven't tried any other ones of theirs. They also do titanum me thinks?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 26 2010 10:37:31

Ramon Amira

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RE: Two low tension strings reviewed (in reply to por medio)

No - Hense doesn't make Titanium. I know everyone's experience is different, so clearly it's a matter of preference, but I have tried Carbon strings with several different makes, and I have to say that I hate them.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 26 2010 18:49:49

por medio

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RE: Two low tension strings reviewed (in reply to Ramon Amira)

They indeed do NOT do titanums. I must've been thinking something else.

Yeah I must admit carbon's not everyone's cup of tea. But it is mine!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 26 2010 19:34:13

Ron.M

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RE: Two low tension strings reviewed (in reply to Ramon Amira)

quote:

but I have tried Carbon strings with several different makes, and I have to say that I hate them.

I must admit, for some reason I don't like the feel of Carbon trebles myself.

Kryptonite is the material I am looking forward to trying in the next generation of strings.

"green kryptonite can cause normal humans to mutate and acquire superhuman abilities, although an outside catalyst (such as a strong electrical charge) is usually required." (Wiki)

OK...so you need to practise in a thunderstorm...

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 26 2010 19:52:15

Ramon Amira

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RE: Two low tension strings reviewed (in reply to por medio)

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OK...so you need to practise in a thunderstorm...

DO NOT PRACTICE IN A THUNDERSTORM! You might bring the Frankenstein Monster to life, and he will come and strangle you with your A string.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 26 2010 20:48:54