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  • Year2006
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJorge Raphael
    Instrument ModelMillenium
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAlvaro Henrique
    Strings Comment
    I love balanced guitars, for they allow better legato and more musically satisfying fingering options. This is the best combination I got so far: a well balanced guitar with well balanced strings.
  • Year2022
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJorge Raphael
    Instrument Model
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAlvaro Henrique
    Strings Comment
    Royal Classics Silk carbon provides the sustain, power and balance appreciated by carbon strings lovers, with a warmer sound compared to other carbon strings.
  • Year1998
    Instrument typeFlamenco
    Builder / ManufacturerJose Luis Diaz Reyes
    Instrument ModelFlamenco
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodCypress
    Back woodCypress
    PlayerVincent Zorn
    Strings Comment
    Used with the2Mic-Endpin Pickup. After years of playing Mari Flamenco strings, the La Bella 2001's are a close match. Long lasting and great response. Actually, Daniel Mari was a member of the La Bella family. He passed away 12/24/2020 at 93.
  • Year1980
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJose Maria Vilaplana
    Instrument ModelEquivalent of Rio
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAnonymous
    Strings Comment
    Personally I find this more balanced. La bella has lower overall tension so HT turns out to be similar to EJ45.
  • Year1980
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJose Maria Vilaplana
    Instrument ModelEquivalent of Rio
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAnonymous
    Strings Comment
    Affordable infrequent need of changing strings.
  • Year1968
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJose Oribe
    Instrument ModelA-163
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAngelo L. Favis
    Strings Comment
    Good for the age of the guitar, consistent sound, tone, and projection across the board.
  • Year2011
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJose Ramirez
    Instrument Model4NCWE
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerEugene Spoconi
    Strings Comment
    I decided to try the Ramirez strings after reading rave reviews. The recommended tension was normal, which is what I got initially, and loved them! Definition, separation, quick stabilization once put on were outstanding. As time went by, I started wishing for a little more power and punch. Tonight, I put on the HT Ramirez set, and it hit the spot. The action is still low without buzzing, but the power and projection are noticeably better. Great Ramirez strings for a great Ramirez guitar - a no brainer IMHO.
  • Year1973
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJose Ramirez
    Instrument Model1A
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodJacaranda
    Back woodJacaranda
    PlayerDouglas Niedt
    Strings Comment
    With this particular set of Savarez, the strings sustain longer than any other set or brand. The long sustain is particularly noticeable in the trebles. Tone is equal to or better than any other brand and vibrato easier to produce and more pronounced than on any other brand.
  • Year1985
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJose Ramirez
    Instrument Model1A Traditional 664mm Scale
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAnonymous
    Strings Comment
    I like the fullness of the tone in the bass strings and the volume and clarity in the trebles. The very good balance across the register is also a very positive feature of these strings.
  • Year1977
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerJose Ramirez
    Instrument ModelModel 1A
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodSpruce
    Back woodSpruce
    PlayerRichard Sayage
    Strings Comment
    Fat, round sound mindful of Segovia.