String Choice / Tone Factor Database: Guitars and More
These charts display the factors that have a significant impact on the tone of the instrument. Of course, players choices are often equally impacted by feel and other factors such as durability. Many players create custom sets from singles. These C3 sets (Custom Customer Concoctions), listed in this data table, are available as a 1 click purchase from our store.
Electric Players | Electric Bass Players | Ukulele Players | Other Instrument Players
String Choices of Classical Luthiers
| Builder | Model | Year | Wood: Top | Side | Back | String Choice | Name and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebulon Turrentine | Lattice | 2016 | Cedar | Indian Rosewood | Augustine Regal Blue Regal_Blue | I often prefer a Galli Carbon 3rd string GC9003. |
| Zebulon Turrentine | Lattice | 2015-2016 | Cedar | Indian Rosewood | D'Addario EJ45 | Widely available and well balanced. |
| Zebulon Turrentine | Lattice | 2012-2014 | Cedar | Indian Rosewood | Oasis Carbon Strings GX1000H | Oasis really brought these early guitars to life. |
| Michael Elwell | Classical | 2016 | Western Red Cedar | Brazilian Rosewood | La Bella 10PH Basses (10PH_Bass) & Augustine Imperial Trebles(Imperial_Trebles) | Several players of Elwell guitars prefer the feel & tone of this combination. |
| Michael Elwell | 10 String Classical | Sitka Spruce | Cypress from Turkey | Augustine Imperial trebles (Imperial_Trebles) with La Bella Argento pure silver hand polished MT bass set (AP_Bass) and La Bella WS050, WS052, WS054 and WS056 | This guitars owner likes this combination for playing High Renaissance Lute music on his 10 string guitar |
| Carlos Juan Busquiel | Concert Model | 2016 | Spruce | Madagascar Rosewood | D'Addario EJ46C with Savarez Alliance 3rd | Changes the 3rd string of D'Addario trebles. Prefer HT for concert guitars. |
| Carlos Juan Busquiel | La Leona | 2016 | Spruce | Cypress | D'Addario EJ45C | These nylon normal tension strings work very well for a lightweight guitar. |
| Carlos Juan Busquiel | Traditional | 2016 | Spruce | Indian Rosewood | D'Addario EJ45C | These nylon normal tension strings work very well for a traditional guitar. They are very expressive. |
| Chris Conery | classical | 2015 | German Spruce | Indian Rosewood | D'Addario EJ45TT | Full rich bass. Bright trebles esp #3 (not the usual tubby nylon sound) |
String Choices of Classical Players
| Builder | Model | Year | Wood: Top | Side | Back | String Choice | Name and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Hill | Signature | 2016 | Spruce - EIRW | D'Addario EJ46 | Richard Sayage - Savage Classical Guitar: Pulls the soundboard appropriately, allowing for clear voicing, steady string push back. |
| Kevin Aram | Greta | 1998 | Spruce - CSA | Savarez 500CRJ | Richard Sayage - Savage Classical Guitar: Again, appropriate push back, tension on the soundboard, allowing clear trebles. |
| Ramirez | 1A | 1977 | Spruce - EIRW | Augustine Imperial_Blue | Richard Sayage - Savage Classical Guitar: Fat, round sound mindful of Segovia. |
| Cordoba | C5CE | 2012 | Solid Cedar Top | Mahogany Sides and Back | C3 NCJ This set must combine the EJ48 full set and the 31 trebles as the basses are not available as individual strings. 1st-3rd: D'Addario Rectified Nylon Trebles RNH-3T 4th D: D'Addario 80/20 Bronze J4804 5th A: D'Addario 80/20 Bronze J4805 6th E: D'Addario 80/20 Bronze J4806 | Jeff Main: Clear, smooth bass; warm trebles; for older jazz standards/light classical. |
| Asturias | Standard - 650mm | 2002 | C3 Asturias 650 1st e: D'Addario Pro Arte J4501 2nd b: D'Addario Pro Arte J4502 3rd g: D'Addario Titanium T4503 4th-6th: D'Addario Pro Arte Basses SNN-3B | Darren O'Neill: Round basses, articulate mids, crisp trebles. | |
| Steven Walter | 2009 | Cedar Top | Makassar Ebony Sides and Back | C3 Beardo Weardo 1st-3rd: Savarez New Cristal Trebles 500CJ_Trebles 4th-6th: D'Addario Basses XCH-3B | Ryan Nitz: Best combo for a loud, naturally dark-sounding cedar top. Warmth, clarity. |
| Tom Blackshear | Classical Guitar | 1992 | Spruce Top | Brazilian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 BS01 1st-3rd: Hannabach Silver Special Trebles 815 MT 3er E,H,G 8158MT 4th D: Savarez Corum 504R 5th A: Savarez Corum 505R 6th E: Savarez Corum 506J | Billy J. Crenshaw: Flexible feel basses; dark round-sounding trebles; hit-it high tension 6th. |
| Traphagen | Classical | C3 Brenda's 1st e: D'Addario Pro-Arte Nylon J4601 2nd b: D'Addario Pro-Arte Nylon J4602 3rd g: Savarez Alliance Carbon KF 543J 4th-6th: D'Addario Pro-Arte Composite Basses SNH-3B | Anonymous: Clear trebles, basses don't rattle. Long, sustaining tone. | |
| Christopher Carrington | #247 | 2008 | Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 CDP 1st-3rd: La Bella 2001 Classical Trebles 2001M_Trebles 4th-6th: D'Addario Composite Basses SCN-3B | Christopher Pike: More expressive Composite basses |
| Manuel Rodriguez | A | 2012 | Cedar Top | Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 CTGS 1st-3rd: Hannabach Super Carbon Trebles 725 3er E,H,G 4th-6th: Galli Genius Basses GR60_Bass | John W Rhodes : Clear, crisp matched timbre trebles; basses have great separation & tone. |
| Cone | Concert Classical | 1982 and 2004 | European Spruce Top | Brazilian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 VHT 1st e: Savarez Alliance KF64 2nd b: Savarez Alliance KF71 3rd g: Savarez Alliance KF86 4th-6th: D'Addario Composite Bases SCX-3B | Michael Cone: Very HT, powerful, expressive, long treble life. For strong technique pros. |
| Kenny Hill | Munich built in Felton, CA | 2004 | Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 CAW 1st e: D'Addario Rectified Nylon J3101 2nd b: D'Addario Rectified Nylon J3102 3rd g: D'Addario Pro Arte Composite J4603C 4th-6th: Augustine Blue High Tension Basses Blue_Basses | Harry George Pellegrin: Very expressive; volume is wonderful. Amazingly warm, rich tone. |
| David Daily | 640mm | 2000 | C3 Daily 640 1st-3rd: Savarez Alliance Trebles 540J_Trebles 4th-6th: D'Addario EJ46 Pro Arte Basses SNH-3B | Darren O'Neill: Round basses, articulate mids, crisp trebles. | |
| Playeras | Spanish Guitar | Spruce Top | Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 EDC 1st e: D'Addario Rectified Nylon- NYL029 2nd b: D'Addario Silver Plated Wound on Nylon NYL026W 3rd g: D'Addario Silver Plated Wound on Nylon NYL034W 4th D: D'Addario Silver Plated Wound on Nylon NYL035W 5th A: D'Addario Silver Plated Wound on Nylon NYL041W 6th E: D'Addario Silver Plated Wound on Nylon NYL050W | Elena Delisle: "Calentano"- a rich flamenco-style sound. Tuned-down WHOLE STEP from A440. |
| Masaru Kohno | Pro-J | 1998 | Spruce | C3 Masaru 1st e: Augustine Regal Nylon Regal-01 2nd b: Augustine Regal Nylon Regal-02 3rd g: Oasis GPX HT Carbon GPX_HT03 4th-6th: Hannabach Silver 200 Basses 900/200 MHT 3er D,A,E | Panagiotis Atsidakos: Warm, round, fat 1st string; clear, punchy 3rd; ringing, loud, warm basses. |
| Almansa | 459 | 2012 | Cedar Top | Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 FOC 1st e: Augustine Regal Blue- Regal-01 2nd b: Savarez Alliance KF 542J 3rd g: Savarez Alliance KF 543J 4th-6th: D'Addario Composite Basses LCH-3B | Chris Loney: Polished basses reduce string noise; better 3rd & 2nd projection. |
| Jean Rompre | 2012 | Cedar Top | Mun Ebony Sides and Back | C3 GV 1st-3rd: Hannabach Silver Special Trebles 815 MT 3er E,H,G 4th-6th: Savarez Cantiga Basses 510R_Bass | Gohar Vardanyan: A balanced, clean, warm, powerful set. Trebles were a nice surprise. |
| Zbigniew Gnatek | 7 String | 2007 | Lattice Braced Cedar Top | Brazilian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 GS7 Hannabach Goldin 725MHT Set- (Super Carbon 1st-3rd, Goldin 4th-6th) 7th B: Hannabach Silver Special- 815MT H-9 | Mark Wilson: Clarity, power, dynamic range, near perfect string balance. |
| Jeremy Cooper | 7 String | 2010 | Cedar/Spruce Double Top | Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 GS7 Hannabach Goldin 725MHT Set- (Super Carbon 1st-3rd, Goldin 4th-6th) 7th B: Hannabach Silver Special 815MT H-9 | Mark Wilson: Clarity, power, dynamic range, near perfect string balance. |
| Manuel Rodriguez | Model B | 2010 | C3 JSJ 1st e: La Bella Elite 821B,851B,902B 2nd b: La Bella Elite 822B,852B,904B 3rd g: Thomastik-Infeld Chrome Steel CF27 4th-6th: La Bella Argento Pure Silver Basses AP_Bass | John Harris: Pure basses, no warble; near squeekless; 3rd has punch. Suits most pros. | |
| Hill | Custom 7 string "Crossover" - Hauser design with full cutaway, bear claw | 2005 | European Spruce Top | Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 JPs 7 1st-6th: Galli Genius GR90 Set- (Carbonio 1st-3rd, Silverplated Copper on Nylon 4th-6th) 7th: D'Addario NYL054W Silver Wound on Nylon | Jeff Putterman: Percussive, sweet trebles; low B's tension/resonance sounds clear. |
| Kolya Panhuyen | Guitar | 2005 | Spruce | C3 KP 1st e: Augustine Regal_01 2nd b: Savarez Alliance KF 542R 4th-6th: Hannabach Custom Made Basses 7287HT | Anonymous: Balance; the E sings; G & B provide smooth transition powerful, lively basses |
| Steve Connor | 2010 | Cedar | C3 Moko 1st e: D'Addario Pro Arte J4401 2nd b: Knobloch Actives CX_b2_HT 3rd g: Knobloch Actives CX_g3_HT 4th-6th: D'Addario Basses XCH-3B | Charles Mokotoff: Great sounding basses; thick sound/feel to 2nd & 3rd; warmest top string. |
| Kolya Pahnuyzen | 2010 | Cedar Top | Brazilian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 NB 1st-3rd: Hannabach Super Carbon Trebles 725 3er E,H,G 4th-6th: D'Addario Pro Arte Basses SNH-3B | Nemanja Ostoich: EJ46 basses are deep & responsive; trebles best clarity among carbons. |
| Randy Angella | 2009 Eric Sahlin | 2007 | Spruce Top | Brazilian Rosewood Sides | Brazilian Rosewood Back | C3 NycarbX 1st e: Augustine Regal Nylon- Regal-01 2nd b: Oasis GPX HT Carbon GPX_HT02 3rd g: Oasis GPX HT Carbon GPX_HT03 4th-6th: D'Addario Coated Basses XCH-3B | John Oster: Deep, tight bass, punchy mids and articulate highs. |
| Eric Sahlin | 2007 | Cedar Top | Brazilian Rosewood Sides | Brazilian Rosewood Back | C3 NycarbX 1st e: Augustine Regal Nylon Regal-01 2nd b: Oasis GPX HT Carbon GPX_HT02 3rd g: Oasis GPX HT Carbon GPX_HT03 4th-6th: D'Addario Coated Basses XCH-3B | John Oster: Deep, tight bass, punchy mids and articulate highs. |
| Johnny Walker | Concert Guitar & Grand Concert Guitar | C3 RGR 1st e: Galli Genius Titanio GT3451 2nd b: Galli Genius Titanio GT3452 3rd g: Pyramid Excelsior Silver Wound 381 003 4th-6th: D'Addario Coated Basses XCH-3B | Rick Rothenberg: Bright basses with longevity; crisp, focused trebles; non-tubby 3rd. | |
| Larrivee | classical C-30 | 1982 | Spruce Top | Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 Rgregg660 1st e: Galli Genius Titanio GT3451 2nd b: Galli Genius Titanio GT3452 3rd : Pyramid Excelsior Silver Wound 381 003 4th-6th: D'Addario Coated XCN-3B Basses | Rick Rothenberg: Bright, clear, loud with excellent note separation |
| Dake Traphagen | Carve Top | 1996 | Cedar Top | Pau Rosa Sides and Back | C3 R8SS 1st-3rd : Savarez Alliance Trebles 540J_Trebles 4th-6th: Savarez Classic Basses 540JL_Bass 7th D: La Bella Silver Wound WS050 8th A: La Bella Silver Wound WS052 | Robert Kelly: 7th/8th strings present a round bass tone. Love trebles' diameter/intonation. |
| Cordoba | GK Studio Negra | Solid European Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 SACHT 1st e: Savarez Alliance KF 541J 2nd b: Savarez Alliance KF 542J 3rd g: Savarez Traditional Nylon 527R 4th-6th: Savarez Corum Basses 500J_Bass | James May: Responsive, warm, alive basses. Trebles have a very pure, assured tone. |
| Darryl Williams | Hand Made | 1976 | Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood and Back | C3 Ser 1st-3rd: D'Addario Titanium Trebles TNN-3T 4th-6th: Hannabach Silver Special Basses 815 LT 3er D,A,E | Serge Denault : Brilliant, crystal clear, loud trebles; warm, round, deep basses. |
| Traphagen | Classical Guitar | 2005 | Cedar Top | C3 SK 1st e: D'Addario Pro Arte J4301 2nd b: D'Addario Pro Arte J4502 3rd g: D'Addario Pro Arte J4503 4th-6th: D'Addario Pro Arte Composite Basses SCH-3B | Anonymous: Excellent balance between basses/trebles. Pro Arte projected a bit further. | Kohno | Concert 650 mm | 1978 | Cedar Top | Brazilian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 SCS 1st-3rd: Augustine Imperial Trebles Imperial_Trebles 4th-6th: D'Addario Composite Basses LCN-3B | Skip: Very impressed with the semi-polished bass strings. |
| R. Sparky Weintraut | Melodious One | 2010 | Sitka Spruce Top | Eastern Indian Rosewood Sides and Back | C3 SMO 1st e: Dogal Diamante NR127D1 2nd b: Galli Genius Carbonio GC9002 3rd g: Galli Genius Carbonio GC9003 4th-6th: Savarez Cantiga Basses 510R_Bass | Sparky Weintraut: Resonates well with this guitar. They sound fantastic, last a long time. |
| Dake Traphagen | Torres-Santos | 2009 | Spruce Top | Spanish Cypress Sides and Back | C3 Torres_Santos 1st e: Hannabach Silver Special 8151SLT 2nd b: Hannabach Silver Special 8152MT 3rd g: Addario Pro Arte J4303 4th D: D'Addario Pro Arte J4304 5th A: D'Addario Pro Arte J4505 6th E: D'Addario Pro Arte J4506 | Mr. Kazuhiro Yoshizumi: Crystalline highs, controlled mid, warm lows. |
| Thomas Rodriguez | 2010 | Cedar/Honduran | C3 W&S 1st-3rd: Hannabach Silver Special Trebles 815 MT 3er E,H,G 4th-6th: La Bella 908 Elite Classical Basses 900_Bass | Daniel McPherson: A lyrical, warm sounding set. A great set for expressive playing/recording. | Stephan Connor | 2009 | Cedar | C3 Alchemy 1st e: Augustine Regal-01 2nd b: Savarez Alliance KF 542J 3rd g: Savarez Alliance KF 543J 4th-6th: D'Addario Basses XCN-3B | Witt Alchemy: Lyrical trebles; bright 1st; lively basses with a growl; long lasting. |
String Choices of Flamenco Players
| Builder | Model | Year | Wood: Top | Side | Back | String Choice | Name and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Knatt (Concord, MA) | custom "La Gitana" flamenca | 2004 | Bear-Clawed German Spruce Top | Mediterranean Cypress Sides and Back | C3 FBC 1st-3rd: Luthier Popular Supreme Set 20 Trebles PS20_Trebles 4th-6th: Savarez HT Classic Basses 540R_Bass | Paul L: Great projection, brilliance. Trebles tame the brightness of this guitar. |
| Johnny Walker | Grand Concert Flamenco | Spruce Top | Cypress Sides and Back | C3 FFF 1st-3rd: Galli Genius Nylon Trebles GR65_Treb 4th-6th: Luthier Popular Supreme Set 20 Basses PS20_Bass | Keith: On my guitar, a woody tone much like produced by Paco Pena's Gerundino. |
| Shelton-Farretta | Flamenco Blanca | 2003 | Spruce Top | Cypress Sides and Back | C3 FB 1st e: Galli Genius Titanio GT_01 2nd b: Galli Genius Titanio GR_02 3rd g: D'Addario Pro Arte J4503C 4th D: D'Addario Composite J4504C 5th A: D'Addario Composite J4505C 6th E: D'Addario Composite J4506C | Jim Holman: A punchy flamenco sound, great projection. Well-balanced, comfortable. |
String Choices of Acoustic Players
| Builder | Model | Year | Wood: Top | Side | Back | String Choice | Name and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony | Archtop of indeterminate model | 1930s | C3 OCT 1st e: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL012 2nd b: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL012 3rd g: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL017 4th D: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL017 5th A: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze PB030 6th E: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL012 7th: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze PB042 8th: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze PB024 | David Nigel Lloyd: Inspired by a Portuguese mandola. Tuned, low to high, in fifths. | |
| Martin | Custom HD-28LSV | 2007 Collings | OM2D Custom | 2004 Martin | D-21 | 1960 | C3 RMS 1st: Elixir Anti-Rust Plain Steel 13013 2nd: Elixir Anti-Rust Plain Steel 13017 3rd: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb 14126 4th: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb 14132 5th: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb 14142 6th: Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb 14156 | Randy McSpadden: Long lasting, woody tone, less tension than the standard medium gauge set. | |
| Huss & Dalton | Parlour | 2012 | Spruce Top | Indian Rosewood Sides and Back 0-SP, Indian Rosewood and Spruce | C3 GJ 1st: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL012 2nd: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL016 3rd: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze PB023 4th: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze PB030 5th: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze PB039 6th: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze PB047 | Anonymous: Tuned down a half step, balanced tension, great for finger style, dropped D |
String Choices of Electric Players
| Builder | Model | Year | Wood: Top | Side | Back | String Choice | Name and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epiphone | ES339 | 2014 | C3 GS1046+ 1st e: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL0105 2nd b: Plain Steel Ball End PL0135 3rd g: Plain Steel Ball End PL017 4th D: D'Addario Nickel Wound NW026 5th A: D'Addario Nickel Wound NW036 6th E: D'Addario Nickel Wound NW046 | Anonymus: Wanted a bit more resistance on the 1st and 2nd strings | |
| G&L | Ghostpowder | 1985 | C3 GP1 1st e: DR BKE Black Beauties Coated .009 2nd b: DR BKE Black Beauties Coated .011 3rd g: DR BKE Black Beauties Coated .016 4th-6th: Optima 24K Gold Plated Basses 24K Gold Bass | Anonymus: Smooth warmth, better sustanability basses. Trebels smooth the upper mids. | |
| Ibanez | Jem77 Custom | Early 90's | Body: American Basswood | Neck: Hard Maple | Fretboard: Maple | C3 Majestic 1st e: Ernie Ball Slinky EB 1009 2nd b: Ernie Ball Slinky EB 1011 3rd g: Thomastik-Infeld Plain Steel P17 4th-6th: Optima 24K Gold Plated Basses 24K Gold Bass | Rodney James: Warmth & clear pick attack. Added volume, bright, enthusiastic reflection. |
| Epiphone | Riviera 12 string | 1967 | C3 PCS 1 x GHS Boomers Plain Steel Plain 9 2 x GHS Boomers Plain Steel Plain 10 2 x GHS Boomers Plain Steel Plain 12 1 x GHS Boomers Plain Steel Plain 13 2 x GHS Boomers Single DY20 2 x GHS Boomers Single DY26 1 x GHS Boomers Single DY34 1 x GHS Boomers Single DY40 | Philip Feinberg: Fret job left action very light. These custom gauges are light, rich. | |
| Megas | 18" archtop (custom) | 1995 | Solid Spruce Top | Maple Sides and Back | C3 ADD 1st e: Thomastik-Infeld plain Steel P12 2nd b: Thomastik-Infeld plain Steel P16 3rd g: Thomastik-Infeld nickel flat wound GB20 4th D: Thomastik-Infeld nickel flat wound GB28 5th A: Thomastik-Infeld pure nickel round wound BB38 6th E: Thomastik-Infeld pure nickel round wound BB53 | David Dvorin: Perfect for solo or duo playing with melody instrument. Mellow mids, extra bass support. |
| Schecter | Omen 6 Extreme | 2008 Body | Mahogany Neck: Maple Fretboard: Rosewood | C3 TFS 1st e: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL0095 2nd b: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL013 3rd g: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL017 4th D: D'Addario Nickel Wound NW026 5th A: D'Addario Nickel Wound NW036 6th E: D'Addario Nickel Wound NW049 | Pedro Soares: More punch, less intonation problems, more stable sound, feel much better |
| Guild | Artist Award archtop Benedetto | Manhattan archtop | 2008 | Spruce Top | Maple Sides and Back | C3 VRJF 1st e: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL014 2nd b: D'Addario Plain Steel Ball End PL018 3rd g: D'Addario Chrome Flatwound CG022 4th D: D'Addario Chrome Flatwound CG032 5th A: D'Addario Chrome Flatwound CG042 6th E: D'Addario Chrome Flatwound CG056 | David Archer: Love the beef of the 14 first string as well as the overall balance |
String Choices of Electric Bass Players
| Builder | Model | Year | Wood: Top | Side | Back | String Choice | Name and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-String Bass Guitar | Washburn XB-600 | 1997? | Flame Maple Top | La Bella Black Nylon 760N-CB | Lawrence: Mellows the active pickups' brightness; less floppy Low-B; adds more slide. |
String Choices of Ukulele Players
| Builder | Model | Year | Wood: Top | Side | Back | String Choice | Name and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Ko'olau Uke Fluke and Flea Ukes | Craig says they work great for all types and sizes. | C3 CB LowG: 1st-3rd: Savarez Alliance 540R_Trebles 4th G: Savarez HT Classic 544R | Craig Brandau: Savarez is an evolutionary step forward in playability, feel and sound. |
String Choices of Other Instruments
| Builder | Model | Year | Wood: Top | Side | Back | String Choice | Name and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homolka Cello | Prague | 1847 | 4 piece Spruce Top with finely flamed maple back & sides. | C3 CCC: A - Larsen Cello 4/4 Scale Medium Gauge 6LCA D - Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Cello EVA332220 Medium 4/4 G - Thomastik-Infeld Belcanto Gold Cello BC28G C - Thomastik-Infeld Belcanto Gold Cello BC33G | Crispin Campbell: C: Depth & Richness; A: bright, spin to the sound; D: is more flexible. |
| Egyptian and Iraqi Ouds | C3 RA 1st F: (2x) Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,575 2nd C: (2x) Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,675 3rd G: (2x) Pyramid Lute Silver Wound 1007 4th D: (2x) Pyramid Lute Silver Wound 1013 5th C: (2x) Pyramid Lute Silver Wound 1116 6th F: (1x) Pyramid Lute Silver Wound 1032 | Ramy Adly: Perfect for the Egyptian & Iraqi Ouds; giving highest quality on the Oud. | |
| Roosebeck Zachary Taylor Deluxe 8-course lute after Hans Frei LT8DRC | Cedar top, rosewood bowl | C3 YAGTG 1st: 1x Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,475 2nd: 2x Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,525 3rd: 2x Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,725 4th: 2x Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,900 5th: 2x Savarez Alliance KF91 6th oct: 1x Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,775 6th fun: 1x Savarez Alliance KF125 7th oct: 1x Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,875 7th fun: 1x Savarez Alliance KF140 8th oct: 1x Pyramid Rectified Nylon 0,925 8th fun: 1x Savarez Alliance KF160 | Jacob Johnson: Warm trebles; octaves aren't overbearing; all strings give highest quality |
