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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
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 Posted - 12/05/2005 : 5:26:23 PM
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I just scored a 1969 Yairi classical for very reasonable bucks. I had one just like it many years ago that mysteriously disappeared from my life. It needs to be cleaned up a little and needs new strings. I did a TP "Search" for nylon strings and got a myriad of results. I thought it would be good to get input about peoples preferences all in one thread.
What strings do you prefer and why?
Mahalo nui,
Dave
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
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Posted - 12/05/2005 : 5:47:12 PM
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Dave,
If you need volume, get a set with carbon trebles. Keola recommended Hannabach, high tension is enough. I use them on my older guitar with good results. They're not as "warm" but have good clear highs. Take a bit longer to set up, but last a long time.
I also get good performance with Savarez Alliance 540J - not as loud but a little warmer - I used these for about 2 years until I wanted the extra volume for gigs. Faster set up, long life.
On my good guitar, I love Luthier _Blue (High tension) wonderful warm tone, good highs. Very sensitive. Easy to play, fast set up, long lasting. I just love these strings - but, to my surprise, they don't have as nice a tone on my cheap guitar. The SAvareaz sound best, and Hannabach sound OK but with great projection. For the good guitar - no question for me right now.
Now when I'm in Chicago visiting mom and I play my $50 flea market special, I use D'Addario Pro Arte EJ46. They make that clunker sound like it is a half decent model. Go figure.
Anyway -- Randy at Fine Fretted String Instruments on Bascom across from Whole Foods has all those in stock - and he is very helpful.
Hope this is useful
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`Ilio Nui
`Olu`olu
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2005 : 6:35:53 PM
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Thanks Raymond - Great info. I'll go see Randy tomorrow
Dave |
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Darin
Lokahi
USA
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Mainkaukau
Lokahi
USA
245 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2005 : 2:00:08 PM
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| I agree with Darin, I was a SAvareaz string user for many years but the "G" string kept breaking so I tried and am very happy with the D'Addario composite strings ( Pro Arte composites EJ45C Normal Tension Silverplated Wound Clear Nylon). Very consistant and tuff as nails . They don't sound as good as the SAvareaz to me but come very close and best of all they last a long time and take the "I hope my string don't break tension" out of performing. Only problem is they are kind of expensive. |
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Larry Goldstein
Lokahi
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Posted - 12/07/2005 : 1:16:11 PM
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Aloha Iio Nui -
After trying 3-4 other brands I now use Pro Arte composites EJ45C Silverplated on my Ramirez R4. Hope you bring your classical to camp next year.
Larry |
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