The search is over.
Review by Ian on 20 Mar 2025 review stating The search is over. I was using D’Addario EJ45, then EJ46 for a long time, in spite of the slight metallic sound to the basses. I then tried a few variations of Savarez strings, but the same problem keeps coming up: I hate those high tension and thin E 1st stings on all the sets. One broke under moderate playing, and whipped a dent behind the bridge on an otherwise perfect guitar. I tried Aquila - Ambra, which was really interesting, but I never got used to that earthy sound. Next up was Hannabach 815 MT, which is actually very high tension. I loved these right from the start. The basses are a little odd, and after a month they hadn’t settled. I love the trebles, so I bought a set of Hannabach 815 LT, which is slightly below the tension of the EJ 46s. These are simply great. The same trebles, and a nicer, warmer bass. Hannabach is worth the price for sure. I change my strings every four months or so, so the extra cost from D’Addario isn’t a big deal. I highly recommend this set. I. An see myself sticking with these for a long, long time.
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