Augustine Classic strings

[Bailey]

I just put a set of Augustine Classic/Blues on my guitar 2 nights ago (before reading this post). The trebles took a long time to stabilize; in fact they're still not stabilized; particularly the E high E string. But the intonation up to the 12 th fret seems reasonable to me (a little sharp which both my Snark and my ear can pick up). As a beginner (9 months studying CG; no prior guitar training), they sound good to me.

I took off a set of Hannabach Blues to put on the Augustine Blues. I loved the sound of the Hannabach strings; particularly the bases, but my fingers couldn't handle the tension comfortably and my playing suffered because of that.

I'm going to try the Augustine bases with the La Belle rectified nylon trebles and see if they sound better than the Augustine Blue trebles.

My guitar originally came from the luthier with Augustine Regal Reds on it. I think that the Classic/Blues are an improvement.

I'm tempted to try the Hannabach strings with medium tension; I still love the sound of the Hannabach bases.

Bailey

[Bailey]

One other point.

Up to this point, my favorite strings have been the Savarez 520 R Red cards. They produce a very warm sound on my guitar; punch when you need it, but never harsh, and are easy for me to play. I noticed today that they have rectified nylon trebles.

It will be interesting to see how the La Bella rectified nylon strings compare.

Bailey

[fretdancer]

After reading through many posts, I recently decided to try the Augustine strings again, and to try the Hannabach, as well. I am waiting for them to be shipped. My issue was that, after damaged done to the soundboard of my Ramirez, the D'Addario strings (that I personally love) were not giving me the response and sound that they had in the past. I did use the Augustine strings many years ago, and I also remember wanting to try something different (it may have been an intonation issue, I can't really remember). Now, I'm curious to see how they will sound. I ordered a low-tension set of Red Imperials. The Hannabach strings I ordered are also low tension. The Hannabach strings are certainly pricey, but will be well worth it if they satisfy my ears!

[Prominent Critic]

One other point.

Up to this point, my favorite strings have been the Savarez 520 R Red cards. They produce a very warm sound on my guitar; punch when you need it, but never harsh, and are easy for me to play. I noticed today that they have rectified nylon trebles.

It will be interesting to see how the La Bella rectified nylon strings compare.

Bailey

I used the Savarez 520 R for years, and yes, the trebles are rectified nylon. In my opinion, the La Bella Rectified Nylon are vastly superior.

Ramon

[gotliver]

After reading through many posts, I recently decided to try the Augustine strings again, and to try the Hannabach, as well. I am waiting for them to be shipped. My issue was that, after damaged done to the soundboard of my Ramirez, the D'Addario strings (that I personally love) were not giving me the response and sound that they had in the past. I did use the Augustine strings many years ago, and I also remember wanting to try something different (it may have been an intonation issue, I can't really remember). Now, I'm curious to see how they will sound. I ordered a low-tension set of Red Imperials. The Hannabach strings I ordered are also low tension. The Hannabach strings are certainly pricey, but will be well worth it if they satisfy my ears!

blacks are low tension, red is med, blue is high for the bass strings
classic is low, imperial is medium and regal high tension for the trebles

[Bailey]

I used the Savarez 520 R for years, and yes, the trebles are rectified nylon. In my opinion, the La Bella Rectified Nylon are vastly superior.

Ramon

I've had the La Bella rectified trebles with the Augustine bases on my guitar for a little over a week now. They pair together very well; almost like they were paired at the factory.

On my spruce top, the G string is great; the best that I've ever put on my guitar; in terms of tone and consistency up the fretboard. However, the E string is somewhat "dead" sounding and I've noticed this as a trend; but much less pronounced, in the B string as well.

But, the more I play them, the more I like them; probably a process of acclimation.

Bailey