Strings good out of the box

[TBman]

Found a set:

Savarez Alliance Cantiga 510AR

After a two day stretch period these sound really good on my lattice braced Cordoba C12 (spruce/rosewood).

[airborne1]

I’m looking to buy some strings and a set of Diamond Bridge Beads for my C10 Crossover.

Being new to nylon strung guitars, the many choices of strings and tensions is mind boggling!

Maybe I’ll try a set of the Savarez Alliance Cantiga 510 AR you posted above.

I assume these are “regular” tension as opposed to the “high tension” strings that come on the Cordoba?

Is there much difference between the two tensions tonally, or, simply easier on the fingers?

I don’t seem to have any physical issues with the HT.

[4-string]

Originally Posted by airborne1

I’m looking to buy some strings and a set of Diamond Bridge Beads for my C10 Crossover.

Being new to nylon strung guitars, the many choices of strings and tensions is mind boggling!

Maybe I’ll try a set of the Savarez Alliance Cantiga 510 AR you posted above.

I assume these are “regular” tension as opposed to the “high tension” strings that come on the Cordoba?

Is there much difference between the two tensions tonally, or, simply easier on the fingers?

I don’t seem to have any physical issues with the HT.

Just be aware that moving from high tension nylon trebles, as the Savarez 500CJ was shipped with and thus intonated for, to mid tension carbon trebles as the Cantina 510AR mentioned might lead to intonation issues.

I am deep down that string testing rabbit hole myself, so I am not saying you shouldn't, just something to keep in mind.

Also, I'd recommend against those diamond beads. It's easier to just tie, once you learn how to do it properly. Just IME/IMO.

[airborne1]

Originally Posted by 4-string

Just be aware that moving from high tension nylon trebles, as the Savarez 500CJ was shipped with and thus intonated for, to mid tension carbon trebles as the Cantina 510AR mentioned might lead to intonation issues.

I am deep down that string testing rabbit hole myself, so I am not saying you shouldn't, just something to keep in mind.

Also, I'd recommend against those diamond beads. It's easier to just tie, once you learn how to do it properly. Just IME/IMO.

Thank you for the heads up!

[DDW]

In my opinion the Diamond ties are worth trying. They aren't expensive, and I have less problems with the E1 slipping - especially true of the carbon trebles which are very slippery. Also should be break a string at the bridge, less chance of the recoil putting a dent in the top which I have had happen. Finally, less damage to the bridge by the string knot digging into it.

I've tried the Savarez Alliance Cantiga, and have found I like the Knobloch Actives CX carbon better, for a little "woodeir" tone. Available in 3 tensions to suit preference.

[airborne1]

Originally Posted by DDW

In my opinion the Diamond ties are worth trying. They aren't expensive, and I have less problems with the E1 slipping - especially true of the carbon trebles which are very slippery. Also should be break a string at the bridge, less chance of the recoil putting a dent in the top which I have had happen. Finally, less damage to the bridge by the string knot digging into it.

I've tried the Savarez Alliance Cantiga, and have found I like the Knobloch Actives CX carbon better, for a little "woodeir" tone. Available in 3 tensions to suit preference.

Thank you for your suggestions!