Strings Choice
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Year 1976 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Darryl Williams Instrument Model Hand Made Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Serge Denault StringsComment
Brilliant, crystal clear, loud trebles; warm, round, deep basses. -
Year 2000 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer David Daily Instrument Model 640mm Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Darren O'Neill StringsComment
Round basses, articulate mids, crisp trebles. -
Year 2013 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer David J. Pace Instrument Model Spruce/Cedar Double Top Top wood Spruce/Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Hannah Murphy StringsComment
I use Imperial Reds on my guitar because I love the sweet singing tone they create. One thing I have noticed about the Imperial trebles is that they allow for a very light vibrato, which is so important for keeping a relaxed left hand while creating a beautiful melody. My guitar responds very well the the Imperial Reds, as it is a loud, warm guitar and the strings match the character of the sound perfectly. -
Year 2017 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer David J. Pace Instrument Model Nomex Double Top Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Phil Goldenberg StringsComment
I've always preferred medium tension strings to allow for a softer, more subtle touch in the right hand, and the Paragon trebles allow me to have that soft touch without sacrificing volume. I prefer the Paragon trebles over all other carbon? trebles because they have the volume, clarity, and upper harmonic response you would expect from carbon strings, however they also have a distinct voice and color that makes them very unique. I have a naturally very very warm sound, and I am always looking for ways to make my sound brighter and more lively. Both the guitar and strings I use are on the brighter side to help achieve that sound. -
Year 2014 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer David Mrozinski Instrument Model Hand built classical Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player David Mrozinski StringsComment
Always sound good on the guitars that I build. -
Year 2016 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer David Pelham Instrument Model Custom Classical Top wood Maple/Spruce Side wood Maple/Spruce Back wood Maple/Spruce Player David Pelham StringsComment
Full, balanced tone, temperature stability, long-lasting strings. (I build classical guitars and these work well on all but one guitar that I have made.) -
Year 2003 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer David S. Daily Instrument Model Classical Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Andrew York StringsComment
I prefer the quality of the denser material for the 2nd and 3rd strings, but find carbon fiber very unpleasant sounding for the 1st string. So for the 1st string, I am using mainly standard nylon. -
Year 2003 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer David S. Daily Instrument Model Classical Top wood Cedar Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Andrew York StringsComment
I prefer the quality of the denser material for the 2nd and 3rd strings, but find carbon fiber very unpleasant sounding for the 1st string. So for the 1st string, I am using mainly standard nylon. -
Year 2014 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer DeCasia Instrument Model Gabrielle Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Arjuna StringsComment
Sparkling tone with great separation of notes because of strings and top wood. Neck is fast, and the ebony reinforcement is great for the crazy weather changes here in Canada. -
Year 1998 Instrument type Classical Builder / Manufacturer Domingo Ortega Instrument Model Madrid Top wood Spruce Side wood Rosewood Back wood Rosewood Player Pam StringsComment
It's warm tone is inviting, it has good volume, minimal squeak, nice touch. Works well for both classical and flamenco styles. It is less harsh sounding for practicing the tremolo.
