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String Choice for Versatility on Flamenco Designed Guitar
I just acquired a Cordoba GK Studio Negra with the intent of using it for live playing of 1) classic crooner standards (w/vocals), 2) Bossa Nova instrumentals, and 3) traditional Spanish instrumentals with light flamenco elements. I may use percussive techniques.
My rationale about string choice for my application: Although the rosewood back and sides results in a warmer/rounder tone compared to cypress, the guitar is nevertheless, designed with the more sharp flamenco response in mind. That said, I'm thinking that a set of classical strings will get me right "in between." Hoping this makes sense... I don't enjoy restringing, so experimentation is last resort. Does anybody have experience with this scenario? Thanks in advance! |
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D'Addario EJ45s are a good place to start. Some say they're "boring"; I'm
not so sure, and still use them after trying most everything over a long period. I do substitute a fluorocarbon third string (Knobloch CX medium, at present), though that's partly because I often tune that string down to F#, and the supplied D'Addario nylon third is already pretty low in tension at G and quite thick, which affects its sound in a few ways. YMMV, of course. |
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I have a flamenco negra. My preference for versatility are carbon strings. Specifically Knobloch CX actives, either medium tension or medium-high tension.
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Christian Guitar: Camps Primera Negra A (a flamenco guitar) Strings: Aquila SugarAquila Rubino, Knobloch CX, Aquila Alchemia I play: Acoustic blues & folk Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/sirwhale28/videos |