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316 results
  • Year2001
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerPaco Santiago Marin
    Instrument Model30th Anniversary, Granada
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerDimitris Kotronakis
    Strings Comment
    Perfect balance between trebles and basses, warm but also very clear 'Spanish' sound, excellent left hand vibrato
  • Year2004
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerPaco Santiago Marin
    Instrument Model30th Anniversary
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodEbony
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerIsabel Martinez
    Strings Comment
    I find the basses to be deep and powerful and I like the clear and warm tone of the trebles.
  • Year1993
    Instrument typeElectric
    Builder / ManufacturerPaul Reed Smith
    Instrument ModelCE 24
    Top woodMaple
    Side woodAlder
    Back woodAlder
    PlayerGregg Lauer
    Strings Comment
    I've been using Dean Markley Blue Steel strings since the 90s. Even though I've tried other brands and types over the years, I always come back to these. They have bright, brilliant tone, and last a long time. They're so good that I end up changing them "just because" vs. actually noticing that they sound dull. Rosewood fretboard & HFS Treble pickup
  • Year2006
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerPaul Sheridan
    Instrument ModelClassical
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodPaduak
    Back woodPaduak
    PlayerGordon Meurin
    Strings Comment
    Full, balanced sound, durability, mellow trebles
  • Year1999
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerPaul Sheridan
    Instrument ModelCustom
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodPaduk
    Back woodPaduk
    PlayerHenry Spencer
    Strings Comment
    I enjoy this company because Hannabach builds a bass string with long resonance and beautiful tone. The trebles are nice too for their feel and tone.
  • Year2000
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerPaulino Bernabe
    Instrument ModelEspecial
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAnonymous
    Strings Comment
    Balanced sound with ringing trebles and resonant bases. Strings stay tuned reasonably well and are fairly durable.
  • Year2013
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerPaulino Bernabe
    Instrument ModelCustom
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerAnonymous
    Strings Comment
    I like the balance of richness and brightness that they deliver and they last.
  • Year1983
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerPaulino Bernabe
    Instrument ModelCustom
    Top woodCedar
    Side woodCedar
    Back woodCedar
    PlayerDuo Di Mosole-Neuhauser
    Strings Comment
    These strings combine all the qualities for a good equilibrium basses/trebles. They are powerful.
  • Year2015
    Instrument typeClassical
    Builder / ManufacturerPaulino Bernabe
    Instrument Model645 Torres
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodMaple
    Back woodMaple
    PlayerYiren Hu
    Strings Comment
    Brilliant and warm sound, well-balanced, very quick response, very good separation.
  • Year2005
    Instrument typeFlamenco
    Builder / ManufacturerPedro de Miguel
    Instrument ModelFlamenca 1a
    Top woodSpruce
    Side woodRosewood
    Back woodRosewood
    PlayerFernando Aguirre
    Strings Comment
    I like the dynamic and tone range of these strings; they can sound sweet or aggressive.