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gj Michelob
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RE: Blending Strings (in reply to aeolus)
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I would like to know what is the difference in composition of colored trebles and regular nylon. Like the titanium trebles. Yes they have the same color as the metal I suppose not ever having seen titanium, but do they really think we see a connection? The whole thing is marketing nowadays and there always has to be a new flavor I disagree, Aelus, at least to the extent of color strings being a novel marketing stratagem of sort. In fact, it is neither a new thing [colored strings are quite a traditional component of -for instance- the Mariachi instrumentation] nor simply a gimmick. The dying process renders them stiffer, which causes them to acquire and lose some properties. It is -as always- indisputably subjective a choice. I tried -in a coquetry of decadent player's vanity- red strings [really red, not like the translucent purplish LaBella] from http://www.guadalupecustomstrings.com/1652.html From GuadalupeCustomStrings: "Nylon is a synthetic petroleum based plastic. It is produced exclusively by its patent holders and cannot be produced by anyone else. We... use a type of nylon made specifically for musical instrument strings. We offer all available gauges in either clear, black, or hand dyed colors. We use a safe, non-toxic, natural dye. Used for classical guitar trebles, jaranas, ukuleles, and more." I found them to be indeed more brilliant and even louder than plain nylon, but their stiffness [at least in my view] killed the lyrical tone that makes me want to play nylon strings [instead of steel].
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Date Apr. 30 2013 22:25:49
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gj Michelob
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RE: Blending Strings (in reply to C. Vega)
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It never ceases to amaze me that people still attempt to seriously evaluate strings, guitars, players or whatever based on what they hear on some crappy YouTube video. Oh boy... here we go again... Let me put things back into context, Senor Vega. This thread is solely about clear nylon and colored strings, and the mixing of the two. A cosmetic issue which is rather obvious on my screen [if is not on yours, i must recommend you consdier purchasing a new computer] As to the tone, the point that Ricardo made is clear even though the quality of sound may be indeed 'poor' [I do not subscribe to your choice of words]. Javier has a much more agressive approach than Gerardo, and it is quite obvious even by simply juxtaposing the two clips referenced in this thread. If anything, I am stunned by how some contributors may move such mocking criticism, without either reading the thread or listening to the recordings, as your post shows.
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Date May 1 2013 18:21:39
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gj Michelob
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RE: Blending Strings (in reply to C. Vega)
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Do you usually choose strings for cosmetic reasons? Maybe you've been in the fashion business too long. I have been in the Fashion LAW business for too long to resist the desire to argue, when obstinately misquoted and out of context. But, I have joined a number of members here, in a solemn promise not to let 'conversation' turn into 'confrontation', however irritating the opponent. And -to your disappointment, I am sure- I will keep such promise. I love guitars, and everything appurtenant to them, from wood to tuning machines and pegs, from rosettes to choice of strings, and -above all- the world and art they jointly conjure, music. I play at least one hour every day, occasionally making little progress, sometimes conceding I should quit and play the Horn, mostly thanking the Lord for giving me such opportunity, to keenly indulge my passion, on a guitar I adore, and then for being able to share my music, views and doubts with a few, phenomenal people on this Forum, who understand this entire post.... and I regret to say that someone creditably knowledgeable of music, as you are, would not be in that number. Why Charles?
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Date May 1 2013 19:58:51
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