Hannabach 652527 Series 815 Silver Special Medium Tension String Set for Classic Guitar - Black

Features

• Professional strings for classical guitar
• Treble strings precision round
• Bass strings high silver plated
• Surface treatment of the winding wire (coated, tarnish protected)
• Made in Germany

Description

Hannabach's string development is based on all the experience, numerous tests with prototypes, the dependable feeling and last but not least in the practical utilization of the strings.

Item Weight 1.06 ounces

Package Dimensions 4.25 x 3.94 x 0.47 inches

ASIN B003UB1F46

Item model number 652527

Customer Reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars 416 ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank #5,918 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #21 in Classical Guitar Strings

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No

Date First Available June 7, 2011

String Gauge .013

String Material Silver

Number of Strings 6

Size Medium Tension

abunda_amazon_reviews Okay...so I have been playing guitar for well over 40 years. I have been formally trained in classical guitar (music was my minor in my undergraduate work), though for the better part of the last decade I had been playing and recording prog. rock--stuff like Dream Theater and Planet X. I have always tried to acquire the very best instruments I could afford, so the guitar I put these Hannabach strings on is a Cordoba Master Series Hauser. The Hauser came with Savarez strings, but I thought it would sound better with a different set of Savarez strings on it--the 500AJs. I played and recorded a lot with those strings, but there was always the issue of the high E string sounding too tinny to my ear. Moreover, I am working on producing an album of classical music with guitar, double-bass, and flute (I am only playing the guitar on this album), and it has been difficult in getting the Savarez 500AJs to cut through the mix in such a way that the richness of the guitar can be heard. I had previously thought that because the 500AJs were brighter than most other strings I had tried over the years that they would cut through the mix easily, but that hasn't been the case. Additionally, to try to solve the problem of the high E string sounding tinny, I replaced just the high E string with a Di'Addario Pro Arte high-tension string (I don't like the way the Di'Addarios sound all together, but I thought that the high E string would be okay by itself). Well...it sort of solved the problem; however, in recordings, I could tell the difference between the timbre of the high E string and the rest of the strings, and I was still left with the issue of the strings not cutting through the mix. So...out of desperation, I tried these Hannabach strings, and I have benefitted greatly from having done so. The first thing I noticed is that they have a wonderful richness to their sound: if the 500AJs are "bright," these strings have a richness to their characterization that I don't want to describe as being "dark" because in this context that could be considered a negative word, but I mean a fulness that I have not heard in any other string I have ever tried. Next, they seem to be a little thicker (not so much the two top trebles, but the others) than the strings I am used to, and that is a welcomed improvement, as their tension is definitely higher than other strings I have used. This high-tension quality to them has actually helped improve my playing a lot, as I tend to have a heavy hand, especially on fast ostinatos, as in Barrios' third movement of "La Catedral," which has given me fits over the years as I have learned to play it, but these strings make it much easier to play because they don't flex as much as other strings I have tried. Finally, and best of all...I don't know how or why, but these strings totally cut through the mix of the double-bass and the flute on the album I am producing. I didn't think they would do so, especially because they are so "dark"--I mean that in the best way--as compared to other strings I've tried, but every note of the guitar is unmistakeable in the mix, and there is no having to turn up the volume of the guitar disproportionately to get the guitar to cut through. So...the bottom line is that I have never enjoyed playing my Cordoba Hauser as much as I do now with these amazing Hannabach strings, and the newly-improved sound quality of my guitar altogether has me seriously considering re-recording all of my tracks for the album, even though much of it is already mastered.Thanks Hannabach! I don't know if I'll ever be able to bring myself to spend the money to purchase the new gold set of strings Hannabach came out with recently, but after these strings wear out, I will seriously consider trying them.;;Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;though for the better part of the last decade I had been playing ...;;K. S.;;;I usually play Savarez strings but thought I'd give these a try. The strings arrived quickly and brand new so my opinion on the product is absolutely no reflection on the seller. I found the strings to have a weak, almost tinny, sound even after breaking in for a couple of weeks. I thought that because they cost a lot that that would indicate a superior product. I was hoping for something really special but was disappointed. I have a luthier made $5,000 classical guitar.;;Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2016;;3.0 out of 5 stars;;Not that special;;Danno;;;These strings were recommended by my guitar instructor when I found and purchased a high end classical antique guitar. I’m not a great, or even a good player, although I’ve played for years. (A spinal cord injury messed up my coordination, so I now play worse than I ever did in my whole life!) Anyhow, the guitar I purchased came with strings that had literally almost have never been changed since it was built in 1954. Yet, I’m disappointed to say that the old strings played louder and brighter than these new Hannabach strings. Also, the Hannabach strings, when new constantly stretch and stretch, so after each song or exercise, the guitar needs to be retuned, unless you don’t really care. I do like how the strings are easy on the fingers, and I’m looking forward to getting past the break in period of these new strings to see how great they can sound.;;Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2018;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;The strings stretch a LOT when new and need constant retuning.;;Josephanie Ackman;;;Every guitar is different, every pair of ears is different, and these strings are expensive, but they have given a new life to an old custom-shop Yamaha I have after trying numerous different sets. The trebles are brighter and have the same timbre. I found the higher tension Hannabachs to be too hard for my aging hands, although they sounded exceptionally nice, so I tried the "low-tension" ones. They were great too, but be forewarned that Hannabach's low tension often would be labeled medium-high or even high in other brands. Just a fact to consider if you chose to order one set of them. If you don't like them, you're out $30. Not something to laugh at, but not the end of the world either.;;Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Worked on my guitar;;Okemos56;;;If you want medium tension instead of high, this is the best. Great tone, smooth linear matching between strings, and nicely finished. They don't seem to last quite as long as most brands, but still, they are well worth the price.;;Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Best for the money.;;Baumli;;;Highly recommended. Great sound...Takes about 2 weeks to settle down, but once settled down, they will stay in tune. Also the longest lasting strings I've tried in my 4 years of playing. These strings lasted me more than 3 months. I play daily (1-2 hours). However, I changed them only because I wanted to, not because they were due for changing...The strings looked new throughout, no rusting, no fraying, definitely highly quality.;;Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2014;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Great!;;propflyer;;;I have found my favorite strings. I've gone through about ten different sets from makers like savarez, augustine, d'addario, sevilla, etc. Actually I wanted to try the goldins but I thought if Hannabach's lower priced strings aren't any good why bother. But these sound amazing once they settle in. Lasted longer than other brands too.;;Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013;;5.0 out of 5 stars;;Some of the best strings available;;Sam Lundy