Strings Choice
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Year 1999 Instrument type Bouzouki Builder / Manufacturer Allan Dunwell Instrument Model B-1 Double Top Top wood Spruce/Cedar Side wood Walnut Back wood Walnut Player Chuck Leyda StringsComment
I made this custom set light on the top but just a bit heavier on the bass end (compared to J81s). XT strings sound and feel good and hold their tune. Looking forward to single XS strings. -
Year 2019 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Almansa Instrument Model 435 Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Isaiah Nin StringsComment
I like the consistent quality of these strings as well as the tone and volume I can get with them. -
Year 2012 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Almansa Instrument Model 459 Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Chris Loney StringsComment
Polished basses reduce string noise; better 3rd & 2nd projection. -
Year 2013 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Alpardolia Instrument Model Concert model from China Top wood Cedar Side wood Cedar Back wood Cedar Player Ashley StringsComment
I used to change the string every 6 months with every day play 2hours, this brand can last long time, the the price is nice. The most important is l like the tone very much, and as time goes buy it keep the tone very well. -
Year 2012 Instrument type Acoustic Builder / Manufacturer Alvarez Instrument Model AP70 Top wood Spruce Side wood Mahogany Back wood Mahogany Player Matthew Read StringsComment
Flatwound string. Warm and full sounding. No squeeks! -
Year 2022 Instrument type Acoustic Builder / Manufacturer Alvarez Instrument Model MD60BG Top wood Spruce Side wood Mahogany Back wood Mahogany Player Elijah Webster StringsComment
I love my strings by mail strings because they're a solid string for a great price, I've ordered the phosphor bronze now and gonna try those. Excited to see what they're like because I hear phosphor bronze sounds better on mahogany guitars. Pickup type-K&K Mini Pickup according to the shop I got it from, but stock it comes with an LR Baggs. -
Year 2021 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Amalio Burguet Instrument Model 1A Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Robert McArthur StringsComment
The full-bodied crisp yet warm tone of the Savarez red card strings complements the focused clarity of the spruce top. -
Year 2021 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Amalio Burguet Instrument Model La Burguet Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Robert McArthur StringsComment
The Savarez rectified nylon trebles are warm, round, and full. The overall set creates outstanding resonance, and projection. -
Year 2012 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Ana Espinosa Instrument Model Spain Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player MICHAEL ERNI StringsComment
The strings are very comfortable to play. Despite the pleasant tension they have the powerful sound of high tension strings. The sound can easily be formulated. The harmonics are very clear and the colors are unique! -
Year 2017 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Anders Ahlborg Instrument Model Classical Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Cim Frode StringsComment
I like the combination because D'Addario is consistent in making strings. They sound warm and mellow but in the same time bright with a long sustain. I think they bring forth the greatness in every instrument.?
