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Originally Posted by Rodgers
I play, mainly, steel-stringed acoustics, but I love, occasionally, to sit down with my cheap Yamaha C40. I finger-pick without nails, and I realise that limits volume.
I have been using D'Addario Pro Arte Normal Tension, but find the top three strings a little muddy. Of course, this could be the fault of the guitar.
Would the guitar benefit from the hard tension EJ46s?
Are there any other string recommendations?
Thank you in anticipation.
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The hard tension Pro Arte strings may help with that. Before I found the Luthier Popular Supremes, I used exclusively Pro Arte Carbon Hard and Extra hard tension strings. I did that because I was looking for more punch, snap, quicker response, and volume. Note separation/articulation are part of that equation. Most nylon players have to experiment with different brands to really dial-in what they're looking for. But the Pro Arte strings are definitely one of the industry standards. Savarez is another. I'm not sure how much the premium brands like Hannabach are going to help you with a lower-end instrument, but that's your call. If you find yourself really getting sucked into the nylon world, I would definitely look to upgrade your instrument.