Strings Choice
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Year 2006 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jorge Raphael Instrument Model Millenium Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Alvaro Henrique StringsI 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. -
Year 2022 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jorge Raphael Instrument Model Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Alvaro Henrique StringsRoyal Classics Silk carbon provides the sustain, power and balance appreciated by carbon strings lovers, with a warmer sound compared to other carbon strings. -
Year 1998 Instrument type Flamenco Builder / Manufacturer Jose Luis Diaz Reyes Instrument Model Flamenco Top wood Cedar Side wood Cypress Back wood Cypress Player Vincent Zorn StringsUsed 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. -
Year 1980 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jose Maria Vilaplana Instrument Model Equivalent of Rio Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Anonymous StringsPersonally I find this more balanced. La bella has lower overall tension so HT turns out to be similar to EJ45. -
Year 1980 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jose Maria Vilaplana Instrument Model Equivalent of Rio Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Anonymous StringsAffordable infrequent need of changing strings. -
Year 1968 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jose Oribe Instrument Model A-163 Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Angelo L. Favis StringsGood for the age of the guitar, consistent sound, tone, and projection across the board. -
Year 2011 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jose Ramirez Instrument Model 4NCWE Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Eugene Spoconi StringsI 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. -
Year 1973 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jose Ramirez Instrument Model 1A Top wood Cedar Side wood Jacaranda Back wood Jacaranda Player Douglas Niedt StringsWith 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. -
Year 1985 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jose Ramirez Instrument Model 1A Traditional 664mm Scale Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Anonymous StringsI 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. -
Year 1977 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Jose Ramirez Instrument Model Model 1A Top wood Spruce Side wood Spruce Back wood Spruce Player Richard Sayage StringsFat, round sound mindful of Segovia.