Pepe Romero Strings PEPESR Classical Guitar Clear Nylon HT, Full Set

Tried lots of different strings but have settled on the PEPESR strings for my cedar top, Kenny Hill classical guitar. The strings bring out the clear, resonant, and Spanish tonal qualities of the guitar. Though hard tension, I don't find it an issue. I really, really enjoy these strings.

I have been using these strings now for a few years and absolutely love them. Maestro Pepe once described “old formula nylon strings” as been “friendlier” and "more inviting" to the hand. It did not take long for me to understand this poetic description. I find the treble strings have a sweet purity and flexibility even with the hard tension set which is what I use. My hand almost sinks into the weight of the strings and they seem to connect very well with my touch. I also use the Rectified Nylon which has a nice texture to the treble strings and I prefer these strings on a cedar top guitar. The basses are also excellent and available in half sets for those players who prefer to change the bass strings more often.

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.

Very nice, as others have mentioned these are colorful with nice timbre, volume and resonance. I have a spruce top, it gave my guitar warmth and a new voice.

Beautiful strings, very resonate, holds the notes for a considerable amount of time. Bass notes are deep, trebles are crisp and clean, worth every penny.