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  • Year1968
    Instrument typeElectric
    Builder / ManufacturerGibson
    Instrument ModelSuper 400 CES
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodMaple
    Back woodMaple
    PlayerAnonymous
    Strings Comment
    Smooth flat wound (no screech), smooth balanced tone.
  • Year2016
    Instrument typeElectric
    Builder / ManufacturerGibson
    Instrument ModelStandard Les Paul?
    Top woodMaple
    Side woodMahogany
    Back woodMahogany
    PlayerTony Esposito
    Strings Comment
    The strings I?m playing are a custom set from Augustine, based off of their Spectra Heavy Specs. They're great for picking up some slack on the tension to help with our Eb tuning, while still bending really well but not too far. I just wanted a heavier low E and G string than you would get in a typical pack of 12 gauges, plus they sound great and stay bright for their entire life.
  • Year2001
    Instrument typeAcoustic
    Builder / ManufacturerGibson
    Instrument ModelJ-185-12 string
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodMaple
    Back woodMaple
    PlayerRobert McArthur
    Strings Comment
    These Martin Marquis are perfect because they eliminate the typical 12 string jangliness. The gauging is perfect for standard tuning but they also work well with alternate tunings,
  • Year1967
    Instrument typeElectric
    Builder / ManufacturerGibson
    Instrument ModelEpiphone Riviera 12 string
    Top woodMaple
    Side woodMaple
    Back woodMaple
    PlayerPhilip Feinberg
    Strings Comment
    Fret job left action very light. These custom gauges are light, rich.
  • Year2018
    Instrument typeMandolin
    Builder / ManufacturerGibson
    Instrument ModelF-5 Master
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodMaple
    Back woodMaple
    PlayerChristopher Miller
    Strings Comment
    I like D'Addario EFW74 Flatwound strings due to feel and tone. Very comfortable to play.
  • Year2013
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerGil Carnal
    Instrument ModelLattice top
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodBlackwood
    Back woodBlackwood
    PlayerAnonymous
    Strings Comment
    I have tried a few different sets and have found that these strings bring out nice tone over the whole register. I like the feel of the rectified strings under my fingers, have always been consistent.
  • Year1971
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerGiullermo Del Pilar
    Instrument Model650mm Classical
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerCy Shuster
    Strings Comment
    I chose these to play the lower part of Bach Two-Part Inventions for two guitars. I was astonished to find out that such a product even existed. They work very well, sound great, and needed no setup adjustments. This saved me from buying a baritone guitar!
  • Year2005
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerGreg Byers
    Instrument ModelHand Made
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerValerie Hartzell
    Strings Comment
    I used to use Savarez Alliance normal tension trebles & high tension bass strings. But, I did not like the bright tone. Byers recommended I use D'Addario because he had measure the nut and bridge for D'addario. Much better now!
  • Year2014
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerGreg Byers
    Instrument ModelCustom
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAnonymous
    Strings Comment
    Strong but balanced basses, warm trebles, good string life.
  • Year2006
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerGreg Smallman
    Instrument ModelLattice braced
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodBrazilian Rosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerThomas Viloteau
    Strings Comment
    The Savarez Alliance have the right balance between projection and precision of the attack; they also fit my Smallman perfectly.