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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: tomjackson on June 07, 2009, 07:36:29 PM

Title: Nylon Strings, need advise
Post by: tomjackson on June 07, 2009, 07:36:29 PM

I know nothing about Nylon strings, the price varies massively and also there are different tensions which I'm not sure is due to different guages or different materials.  So please advise me, I have a tanglewood electro classical with a solid top and thin body, I want some strings that have good projection and are fairly bright and hopefully don't cost the earth.  Just had a look on strings direct and they seem to range from £4 to £18!
So what are the different types and how do they differ in sound?
Do the ball end ones fot on any guitar?

I've just bought a Flamenco Guitar book so will need something with a good percussive snap!

Title: Re: Nylon Strings, need advise
Post by: Lu_B on June 08, 2009, 11:01:11 PM

I use these on my Yamaha Classical and have always been pleased with them, not the cheapest at £13 but worth it..

Savarez 520B White Card Low Tension

Manufacturers Blurb
Savarez Traditional trebles are made of rectified nylon which is characterized by a distinctive unpolished finish. This grittiness contributes to a lessening of the high overtones. Because of their texture, the treble strings are unusually controllable with regard to vibrato and stability. The characteristics of their tone make their pitch particularly clear and true. The basses are on the warm and soft side, and their tone is strong overall.

Title: Re: Nylon Strings, need advise
Post by: Denim n Leather on June 15, 2009, 02:05:13 PM

LaBella strings are outstanding.

Title: Re: Nylon Strings, need advise
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on June 18, 2009, 04:22:53 PM

Quote from: Denim n Leather on June 15, 2009, 02:05:13 PM

LaBella strings are outstanding.

+1 on Labella