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Old 11-24-2014, 03:45 PM
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I have a Taylor Jason Mraz Taylor crossover that I enjoy. The normal classical guitar width I really do not like; however, the more narrow width crossover type, like my Taylor, make playing easy to get sloppy. Someone told me about getting Hannabach, I believe it was, just trebles. He told me they are super solid, great sounding strings that are slightly more narrow than typical classical nylon strings. He also said they weren't cheap. Anyone use these? Are all Hannabachs more narrow? medium tension, high tension? Any suggestions?
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Old 11-24-2014, 04:32 PM
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Not sure about Hannabach nylons being smaller diameter than other nylon brands, but carbon trebles of any brand, Hannabach included, will be smaller in diameter than nylon trebles.
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Old 11-24-2014, 04:48 PM
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Not sure about Hannabach nylons being smaller diameter than other nylon brands, but carbon trebles of any brand, Hannabach included, will be smaller in diameter than nylon trebles.
Yes. For sure the Savarez Alliance trebles are smaller dia for a given tension. Having said that I doubt the difference is enough to solve a narrow crossover neck width problem.

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Old 11-24-2014, 04:52 PM
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It's a pretty wide generalisation that I couldn't say is fact
As we know strings vary from manufacturer and within their own product range
Maybe the hannabach 827 set might be what you seek ? - or something in their carbon range
Rectified nylon is also an option
Both the labella and savarez rectified are thinner in diameter and sound great

Or the above suggestions

Hannabach ? - way overpriced - tubby sounding - break and wear issues - just my experience with them

Also look into the 'Luthier' string range - some excellent choices there- great sounding string - well priced - the 'popular supreme' range are a thin string in comparison

Material is possibly worth considering
Nylon - carbon - rectified - Titanyl - etc etc etc


The last set of hannabach I bought were the 827mt
The trebles started fraying - like spider webs coming of the string
The strings decomposed before my very eyes

Guess we're not sure either what your comparing them to?
What is your current string choice ?
Best solution
Gather suggestions
Spend $50 on trebles from strings by mail or similiar
Try them all over a period of 6 months
Stick with what works best - and don't be fooled by endorsements
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Old 11-24-2014, 05:25 PM
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Thanks for your responses! It's not a huge problem, but it just sounded like it might aid my sloppy fingers just a bit.

I've used D'addario ej32 folk and Ej44 nylons.
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Old 11-25-2014, 05:43 PM
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I use Hannabach Goldin trebles... they're medium-high tension and the gauges are smaller than standard nylon trebles. They seem to intonate better than other carbon trebles I've tried on my guitar.

Bonus: I think they sound great.
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