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Half set vs full set strings
This may be a funny question… how many of you use half sets and only replace half your strings? If so are you more likely to replace the bass or the trebles? Sorry, it is not obvious to me.
Jack
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The bass string wraps wear much faster than the solid treble strings, hence the players who replace the bass sets in between full set changes.
I don't see a lot of value in doing that because treble sets aren't generally as pricey as bass sets and there are other mitigating factors that cause trebles to intonate poorly even though they may sound fine tonally. |
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Hello Jayhawk,
The bass strings wear out faster than the treble as indicated by Rudy, especially if you are using so-called ''carbon'' trebles. Basses strings starts to become duller and dead after 40 hours of play. I often buy treble and bass separately but for another reason; I find the Savarez Cantiga basses amazing but I'm not a fan of their treble so I often combine with Knobloch Cx, Hannabach 815, La Bella Vivace, etc. Good day,
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It is also to mix string tensions. For example, I know a guitarist who use high-tension bass strings and medium treble strings. Some string manufactures offer this option, some don't. |
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Strings lose intonation as they age. If you are changing strings because of how long they have been on the guitar (versus say a single string that broke) I'd replace the whole set.
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Thanks guys. Since the strings I use, Hannanbach Goldin, are quite spendy (at least for me) I was wondering about the logic of using half sets. Your insights help a bunch.
Jack
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How long do the classical guitar stings last as oppose to steel string guitar strings? I change my steel strings once a month. I play both daily, usually twice a day.
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I have 3 classical guitars. At the beginning of each month, I replace the strings on one of them. I buy strings in bulks: about $70/10sets. I give up 2 cups of coffee a month for the strings. |
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Do manufacturers actually sell half sets, as I think there may be demand for this? Or do you just buy single wound strings, or full sets and hoard the plain strings?
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Here's an example of half sets: La Bella 2001 Light Tension Classical Guitar Strings Here's another example, and also an example of mixed-tension sets: Augustine Imperial Black Classical Guitar Strings Quote: "you'll love Augustine's Imperial Black set of classical guitar strings, which pairs medium tension trebles with low tension basses." |
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I've been buying half sets for as long as I can remember. I do it mostly because after experimenting extensively, I have yet to find a manufacturer's complete set in which the trebles and basses are as good as the basses and trebles from different manufacturers I've come to prefer. Plus, I tend to switch out basses more frequently than trebles. With nylon strings, experimentation is the key, as is personal taste. It's something you have to determine on your own for the best results. If you just go by what someone else does or tells you, you might be shortchanging yourself. Add to that all the tensions they come in, which can also be mixed and matched, and you just have to bite the bullet and find the recipe that serves you and your guitar the best. And if you have more than one guitar, the preferred strings on each may also differ. Just one of those things.
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I used to do the half sets and still have some left. Once I started using NylGut strings though I change the whole set. The idea is that the treble strings finally age out to a point where they are nice and hard and fully stretched out so you can ride that for a while, much longer then the bass strings. NylGut from my experience is almost good to go from the start.
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