Acoustic and Electric String Tension Names Explained
An issue players face is how manufacturers across the globe name their gauges as tensions with such a wide range.
To simplify, tension names listed on our string filter are standardized to what most manufacturers use.
Acoustic strings for example, show "Light" as a standard 12-52 set. Then, + and - refer to thicker or thinner variations based on the standard set.
Electric strings for example, show "Light" as a standard 10-46 set. Then, + and - refer to thicker or thinner variations based on the standard set.
We believe that selecting the right diameters for your instruments and your playing style is VERY important. We hope that our precise categorization helps you filter your specific needs. If you are unsure what strings to purchase and would rather use a human player filter, don't hesitate to contact us.
Shop By Filter - How To
You can filter strings by either Full Sets or Single Strings. Classical strings offer additional filters for Bass Sets or Treble Sets.
Use the master filter in the header to shop all string products or the filter on any page to shop products from that page.
After you make your selection, the filter will display product results along with deeper filter options with a number count for each available.
After making selections, notice the black filter result tabs above the products. These show what criteria is being filtered, such as gauges or materials. You can X or delete these to remove a particular filter or remove all to reset.
Example: Let's say Mr. Smith would like to know all the possibilities for what he already plays, Acoustic Phosphor Bronze. He knows the first string is a .012 gauge and last string a .054. His budget is $9 max per set. While visiting the Acoustic Guitar Strings page or sitewide in our header:
- Select Product Type "Full Set" (page will refresh)
- Select Full Set # of Strings "6"
- Select Full Set Material "Phosphor Bronze"
- Select Full Set by 1st string gauge "0.012"
- Select Full Set by last string gauge "0.054"
- Input Max Price "9.00"
Once you click away out of price, you should see (at the time of writing this) 17 results across 8 manufacturers. Mr. Smith now has a nice collection of similar strings to compare and experiment with from different manufacturers. Follow this link to see the above result.
If you'd like help from our friendly human string filters, don't hesitate to contact us.
Savarez 540 HT Classic Classical Guitar Strings
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Savarez Classical Guitar Strings 540 HT Classic Series are noted for their long life. The basses are the brightest and most rigid of the Savarez basses. You can choose between sets paired with either Alliance trebles or New Cristal trebles. The Alliance trebles are made from a carbon material (fluorocarbon), and have a slightly thinner diameter than most nylon treble guitar strings, are very smooth to the touch and are very bright and punchy. The New Cristal treble guitar strings are made from a blended polymer nylon and yield a warmer, richer tone than the Alliance trebles.
Refer to this robust
Savarez Classical String Tension and Diameter PDF Chart for full details. Note the diameters are accurate down to the 4th decimal and not rounded to the 3rd decimal as seen on the packaging and other sources.
The 540 Savarez Classical Guitar Strings sets use powerful Alliance treble guitar strings unless a “C” is present representing the use of expressive Cristal nylon treble guitar strings in a set. The letter “J” indicates high tension and the letter “R” indicates low tension. For example 540 CJ is a high tension set with Criistal treble guitar strings and Classic bass guitar strings. The presence of both an R & a “J” indicates a mix of normal tension treble guitar strings with high tension bass guitar strings. The presence of an “H” indicates polished bass guitar strings.
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