Strings for a nylon string classical

[iDavid]

I'm about to get a nylon string classical. I've only ever played steel strings. Which brands do you guys recommend for the nylon strinng guitars?

thanks

[riffmeister]

there are many flavors.......I've tried Augustine, Savarez, Hannabach, Galli, D'Addario.....and more I'm not remembering at the moment. A well-made, middle of the road sounding string (not too bright, not too dark) is the D'Addario.......try a set each of the medium (EJ45) and high tension (EJ46) and see what fits your preference.

Here's where I usually shop:

http://www.stringsbymail.com/stmanudisp.asp?tCat=1

[e-z]

+1 for the D'Addarios. They are just as riffmeister described, not too bright or dark.

[jlf2960]

I also recommend D'Addario Pro Arte Classical strings. They also make a composite set as well which is a bit different and more expensive. It comes with an extra composite G string. Basically its a G string made of different materials. Its supposed to last longer.

[landru64]

what do people think of the GHS le classique?

[riffmeister]

Originally posted by jlf2960
I also recommend D'Addario Pro Arte Classical strings. They also make a composite set as well which is a bit different and more expensive. It comes with an extra composite G string. Basically its a G string made of different materials. Its supposed to last longer.

the idea behing the composite G is that it makes the string sound less "tubby" so it blends/transitions better with the sound of the wound strings. I tried a set with the composite G string a while ago.....definitely not my cup of tea! but different strokes for different folks......

[fabiomayo]

I alternate between Alvarez and D'Addario Pro Arte according to willingness to spend dough :D .

I really like Alvarez strings better, they last longer (ok, maybe you could benefit changing bass strings earlier but that is true for all brands I guess), sound "deeper" (I don't know but I guess there's more harmonic content and the strings just rings out and chords are nothing but sweet) and feels just right to me.
That being said, I use the Pro Arte whenever I'm short of cash and am happy with it. IMO it lacks the complexity of Alvarez and have shorter life, it also feels a bit brighter which is usually not what I'm looking for...

[gregc]

I like the Savarez strings, the high tension ones.

gregc

[Marcello]

i keep coming back to Daddario proArtes, great strings.