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Old 03-06-2013, 10:59 AM
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Default Thomastik-Infeld John Pearse Folk strings !!!!

just put some Thomastik-Infeld John Pearse Folk strings on my Codoba GK Studio. I fell in love with them. they are as easy on the hands( 56 years young) as nylon but have a steel/nylon sound to them. also they are safe for nylon string guitars. keep in mind that this is a flamenco guitar. What say you?



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Old 03-06-2013, 12:51 PM
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I dig 'em. Had them on a 1907 Martin 0-18 that has since moved on to another forum member. They are a great option for those who are seeking more of a steel-string sound out of a lighter braced guitar, but who do not want to jeopardize the structural integrity of the instrument. They're a bit pricey, but tended to last me a good while.
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Old 03-06-2013, 02:26 PM
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Weird - I thought this was a typo at first. I don't understand why these two makers would team up. Both make strings of the highest quality - it's like having a Ford Chevrolet Mustvette.
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Old 03-06-2013, 02:36 PM
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They are a clever idea: strings that sound(ish) like steel (ish) but of the same tension as nylon strings - the trebles of a flexible steel rope core overwound with nylon tape are particularly innovative.

But to me they sound too much like steel strings to double for nylon on a classical guitar and not enough like steel strings to get the sound I want from an acoustic guitar. . .

. . . . and they are expensive!

But they do, to my mind, offer an interesting possibilty: with the materials (polymers, different metals etc) and technology available today, wouldn't it be possible to produce a set of strings with near similar diameters?
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Old 03-06-2013, 02:39 PM
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Weird - I thought this was a typo at first. I don't understand why these two makers would team up. Both make strings of the highest quality - it's like having a Ford Chevrolet Mustvette.
I hope they stick together because I haven't seen any thing else like them!
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Old 03-06-2013, 06:30 PM
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Re branded Tomastiks
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Old 03-07-2013, 03:02 AM
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i used to have TI classic S series on one of my classical guitars for this alternative sound. I think that TI john Pearse strings have the same construction with S series but they are harder tension so they can be used on a steel string guitar.
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Old 03-07-2013, 03:05 AM
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double post sorry
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Old 03-12-2013, 03:20 PM
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These strings were discussed on this forum last year. There are even some links with sound samples:

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=244255
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Old 03-12-2013, 04:29 PM
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Thomastik Spectrum (for steel string acoustics) are the best strings I've ever played. I'm anxious to try their classical strings on my Ramirez.
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Old 03-12-2013, 09:48 PM
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I wasnt impressed by The Thomastik nylon strings (N series ?) but the classic S series are amazing but far from the traditional classical sound.
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I think that there is some confusion regarding these strings. The tension is low, like nylon, but they are not promoted as classical. They are finger style, (fingerpicking), folk strings. I have a 1917 Eugene Howard parlor that wears good, classical strings. I just put a set of the Thomastik PJ116 strings on my Taylor 812ce Deluxe 12 fret, (X braced), and they are very balanced and have surprisingly good sustain and volume. I only play fingerstyle, and the low tension makes barring a pleasure. Surprisingly, the guitar didn’t seem to lose anything. I did have to back the truss today off, but other than that, it was a seamless changeover. They are pricy compared to most other strings, but for my tired, 64 year old hands, it’s well worth it.
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Old 02-04-2022, 03:33 AM
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Hi everybody, I have the classical S rope kr116 on my Yamaha slg200N and my Camps M6S. I like them very much.
Here is a chart of comparison between those strings and the D'Addario Pro Artè that I use on my Alhambra.

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