Pepe Romero PEPESR Set
Alright, this set specially prepared strings according to Pepe Sr's specifications. Before I decided to purchase this set, I was contemplating whether to buy it. Reason was simple, this was made by La Bella Strings and their 2001 Classical set only costs 7 bucks per set and this set cost 13, with no bulk discount. Is it worth it?
The answer is YES!! I have played the classical guitar for 20 years now and I remember quite vividly the strings used to be different from now. I used to use D'Addario J45 as a beginner. Slowly, composites start to take over the market and after that players wanted their strings to last longer, and so Extra-Long Play (EXP). I am thinking that if strings were different 20 years ago, it should be a lot more different when they first started producing Nylon strings, 30 or 40 years ago.
The way Pepe Sr put it: "it used to be better, I liked it more...". And yes, I agree with him. There is a lot of volume in the basses, with the right amount of punch and bounciness to it. When you plucked it, you expect it to explode with the note and recover fast. Warm, good-old Spanish character sound that you heard in Pepe's earlier recordings (mercury living presence).
The trebles were opaque instead of clear and transparent. Not as smooth as the modern strings. According to Pepe Sr's words, it gives the player opportunity to guide the strings and release the note according to the player's precise execution. I think it provides the "grip" so that its not as slippery as the modern strings, hence its more "friendly" to the player. The sound was sweet and warm with plenty of volume and sustain.
Overall, a very good string and definitely worth the price tag.
On Pepe Romero Strings PEPESR Classical Guitar Clear Nylon HT, Full Set
