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RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to MSantiago)
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Anyone try these yet?
It's just Cantiga basses with new Cristal 1 and 2, and Alliance 3. Exactly the combination I happened to be using just before this package came out, without paying extra for the Tomatito picture on the front. They work for me, but I don't know about you.
If you like that combination, then you'll like them, but you can save a little $ by ordering them separately. (This will not make you sound less like Tomatito.)
RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to MSantiago)
I tried these strings when they first came out, and even after a few weeks they did not hold tune. I remember a representative saying that this issue had been corrected, but I am sure that first batch did a lot of damage to this line of strings.
I love the packaging and all, but they are a little expensive for me. As Estevan points out, you could always buy the strings seperately to construct the Tomatito pack.
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RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to MSantiago)
i try those some years pre covid on my cheap camps classical cedar/indian and i hated the sound and tension(hard lol..) , killed completly the sweet mellow sound and old cedar. after that i tried luthier 20s (i guess) and it was almost the same
Im trying again on this guitar and im enjoying a lot , the price is little cheaper that i would purchase Sounds and feels great without hot trevles , they re a little cold , works really well on my guitar
Im going to check if its cheaper to purchase each pack separatly
RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to Manitas de Lata)
If you want to get the Tomatito cheaper buy the Cantiga creation sets. They are the same with 1st, 2nd nylon, 3rd alliance. If you need even more brightness with addition of more fluorocarbon (alliance) get the evolution set that has 1st nylon, 2nd and 3rd alliance.
RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to MSantiago)
Hey there! Bummer about your Flamenco guitar strings wearing out so fast. If you're digging the sound and feel of those Savarez Cantiga Premium strings but need something that lasts a bit longer, you might want to explore other brands or types. Every Flamenco guitarist has their own favorites, so there's definitely something out there for you. Also, a little tip - keeping your strings clean and your guitar in a good spot can really help extend their life. Happy strumming!Flamenco miami
RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to MSantiago)
the temperature and humidty here is strange right now , from the transition of winter to spring
last days 2oº max and 11 low.... sometimes 15/17 13low or whatever , and its dificult to maintain an acurate temperature with the heater at night. so it can be from it...
need to try during the day ...so only saturday i can assure if its wear off or not
RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to Ricardo)
classical version?
tried the flamenco red nylon on the classical and it was very dificult to get a nice sound , only with rasgeo, With the flamenco guitar the sound was better but killed a lot of the sound
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RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to Manitas de Lata)
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ORIGINAL: Manitas de Lata
classical version?
tried the flamenco red nylon on the classical and it was very dificult to get a nice sound , only with rasgeo, With the flamenco guitar the sound was better but killed a lot of the sound
It is all in the fingers amigo. . Here is some classical on Labella reds:
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RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to Manitas de Lata)
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ORIGINAL: Manitas de Lata
didnt enjoyed that plastic sound and no sustain.
but yes , a pro is a pro , everything sounds goods... , not my case
Sustain? Can you not see what I am playing, jumping position 4 times in a beat? Anyway, these strings really sing on most guitars, I am using a dry Blanca. Call it “plastic” if you want, but that is what all nylon sounds like.
Here is a negra with same strings and actual sustained notes lol.
RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to Ricardo)
guitar is better , the player is better but you also really press to get the sound . Personal taste , youre willing to sacrifice some sustain to have other tone that you enjoy more, and you can do it the guitar is nice (beside factory rosete..) and also the player.
Sorry but i dont agree with what , that all nylon sound the same , those red plastic (dont know if the blacks are the same) are like Squash (or tenis) strings ... i wouldnt be shocked if someone tells me that they are made in same place.
Im really enjoying more Solea , Granainas , Mineras ,Seguriyas
RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to Manitas de Lata)
the issue wasnt the strings but the high humidty and low temperature, the strings are still going with nice sound (due to my playing hiato) , but will change in near future and put them on the cheaper guitar.
so i revived the topic to find the right Savarez Combo , same than Tomatito Pack but cheaper i found months ago but didnt save the model
So Tomatito model are same price (and seems to be the same strings) + - than these premium , maybe just maybe these premium last longer than tomatito Same price/measures
RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to Manitas de Lata)
I am using 510MJ high tension (nylon with carbon G / Cantiga basses) on the old Conde and I quite like them, but will be trying 510AJP high tension carbons soon to see how they feel and sound.
The D'Addario EJ45/46FF carbons I like on my Ariza don't feel or sound right to me on the Conde, nor do the EJ45 nylon. But I like the the Savarez sets I have tried so far.
It seems to take about 5 or 6 sets to find the strings I prefer on a new guitar.
One thing I do know, I do not like black nylon, or La Bella. They did not feel or sound right for me/the guitar.
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RE: Tomatito Strings by Savarez (in reply to silddx)
yep thats my general opinion , i think Ricardo dont agree on that.
what i try to do , is to have strings that maintain the best caracteristics of the guitar or that bring them to come out
i like labella flamenco medium tension (feels almost low) very nice on rasgeo , but the first strings are somekind of dull , kills the sustain, you have to do a big effort to a sustain... and in some guitars that dont have to much of it...forget it , of course you dont need a lot of sustain like classic but if you want to play legatos you will need some
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