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wiseguy493
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Joined: May 9 2007
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RE: Strings, Tension, type, and what... (in reply to Bogdan1980)
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I think strings are a pretty important issue =) Without a doubt, probably the most popular flamenco string brand is Hannabach. They are good strings but not my favorites. I use Savarez Alliance 540R which are medium tension and they are very good strings for about 40 playing hours. For my practice guitars, I use D'Addario Pro Arte EJ45 strings which have about twice the life for half the price and similar playing characteristics and feel. The D'addarios are a bit bassier because they have bronze coated silver wound bass strings. The Savarez are also the best trebles of all brands, in my opinion. As for tensions, that depends on your technique and preference. I use normal tension for most my playing but I like to use high tension when I'm playing classical or mostly rasgueado accompaniment. Normal tensions I think are better for more of the intricate techniques like tremolo, ligado, etc. but this is a technique thing and my own preference. You should definitely try many types to find what you like. If you have a long or short scale neck you may want to go with more or less tension to adjust for scale. That's something you should experiment with. As for colored strings that's mostly just for appearance. What is important about the strings tonally is the type of polymer used in the core. Any concert grade flamenco or classical strings will have a very high grade micro-polymer. Cheaper strings like the lower La Bellas lack this grade of polymer and it can be heard in their tone. Some strings like the ones I listed above Savarez 540R and D'Adarrio EJ45 are just like model numbers used to define the set, not the diameter or tension. 540 is a model, R signifies the variation. They make 540 strings with normal tension, mixed tension, high tension, super high tension, nickel wound, silver wound, bronze wound so there are a lot of different letters that may go after the 540 number. I hope that covers a few of your questions =)
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Date Jun. 8 2007 21:07:29
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Francisco
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RE: Strings, Tension, type, and what... (in reply to Bogdan1980)
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I also have a Hermanos Sanchis Lopez Negra Same here. Here are some really basic notes I took on some of the strings I have tried on this guitar: Hannabach Titanyl - Pros - sound/tone was awesome, the size of the trebles were perfect (almost a little too thin), quick tune. Cons - $18/set, trebles sounded dead only after about 10 days. Hannabach Flamenc 827HT the only notes I took on this set stated "Do not buy these strings again!!!!" Hannabach Goldin Pros - Feel of the string was great esp. trebles, Sound/tone was decent at first but they really started to sound great after a few days and lasted longer than others I had tried (1.5 months). Cons - took forever before they would stay in tune (2-3 days), Basses were a bit on the dull side. Luthier Concert Dark Silver 45HT Pros - tuned quick, feel and sound great, Cons - don't sound near as good on this guitar as any Savarez I have tried, seem to not sound as good after about 3 weeks. Savarez Corum 506J HT Pros - the best overall sound/feel of any string that I have tried so far, lasted about 5 weeks. Cons - just wished they would have lasted a little longer. Savarez Corum Alliance500AJ HT Pros - slightly better tone than 506J, same feel. Probably the best string I have tried so far. Cons - again wished they would last longer. Savarez Corum New Cristal 500CJ Pros - the best sounding trebles of all the Savarez I have tried, 'probably' my favorite string so far. Cons - what do I have to do to get a string to last longer than a month and a half? Savarez Red Card Basses & D'Addario T2 trebles These are currently on my guitar. They don't quite measure up to the Savares 500 CJs, but may give them a run for their money if they will last a little longer than 6 weeks. The tone & feel are comprable to the Savarez, at least to my ears. I have also tried the LaBella 820B & the Lutheier Supreme 20, but it's been a long time, and I didn't keep any notes on them. Guess I'll have to give them a try after the second set of Savarez 500CJ that are going on after the RedCard/T2 set that are currently on my guitar.
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Date Jun. 11 2007 14:59:40
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RE: Strings, Tension, type, and what... (in reply to Anders Eliasson)
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as mentioned before luthier are excellent strings. You should try a set of these on your guitars anders, if you buy them in pack of 12 sets they are cheap too.
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Date Jun. 13 2007 9:49:14
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RE: Strings, Tension, type, and what... (in reply to Guest)
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and there a picture of tomatito on the back (it used to be paco)
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Date Jun. 13 2007 9:50:34
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