HannabachClassical Guitar Goldin Medium/High Tension, 725

In this case, the axiom "You get what you pay for" strikes a chord!It has just been the last several months that I have been playing Hannabach strings--the 815 HTs specifically; however, it was just yesterday that I put these new 725 MHT Goldin strings on my Cordoba Hauser. Prior to putting these Goldin strings on my guitar yesterday, I was very happy with the Hannabach 815 HTs and even had a couple of sets in reserve incase I broke a string, but now that I have gone "Goldin" I'll never go back...here are the reasons why: First, these medium-high-tension strings seem to be a little smaller in diameter than the 815 HTs, and that little difference makes a BIG difference in the way the guitar feels when I play it, yet these strings have enough tension or resistance so that they are not sloppy when I play fast arpeggios or scales (I have a somewhat heavy right hand). Next, while the 815 HTs are great strings, they are very "dark" in the sense that they sound bassy--and that was okay with me because on my recordings I would just cut some of the lows, and the sound, overall, was very good. However, the 725 Goldin strings, according to my daughter's "ear," have the "perfect mix of bass and treble" response. She's right--my guitar has never sounded as good as it does now with these strings on it...and I have tried lots of the less-expensive brands (Savarez, DiAddario, etc...), yet I would rather pay the extra dough for 725s. Next...these strings promote more expressiveness in my playing, as they seem to me to have greater dynamic range than any other strings I have tried: they respond proportionally to the touch, in terms of volume, unlike most other strings I have played on my guitar. It's wonderful to be able to play a passage and highlight just the few notes that you want to highlight in that passage by playing them a little more loudly than all of the other notes--this is so easy to do with these strings. Finally, all of the Goldin strings look different from other strings, as one might imagine from the name, as they have a gold color, which is pretty neat, I think. Yeah...it's true...they are very expensive compared to other brands--they are, in fact, the most expensive set of strings I have ever put on my guitar, and I don't have a clue as to how long they will last--but as of right now, I couldn't imagine a better guitar sound--isn't that what creating music is all about..."the sound"? So, for me, in this case, I truly did get what I paid for--an exceptional product that helps me to sound better than I ever have on the guitar. In fact, I am nearly at the point of releasing a classical album now, but I think I may delay the release and re-record all of my tracks using these strings--the difference between the way my guitar sounded and now sounds with these strings on it is that marked! Will it be a pain to do that...yes! Will it be worth it? Absolutely! Thanks Hannabach...your strings have brought the best both out of my guitar and me as a player.So...since I posted the above, I have done some recording with the strings, and I have to say that I have never, ever, heard my guitar sound as good as it does on any recording that I had made prior to using these strings. The highs are high without being tinny, and the lows are low without being boomy, and every single note is clear and nice sounding. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it's true! I had no idea before trying these strings that my guitar would ever sound as good as it does now. :-)

These strings have changed everything!I have a 1969 Garcia, one of few that were still made in Spain, with a cedar top and rosewood sides and back. (You can find videos online comparing it favorably with a Ramirez from the same time.) The last time it sounded this good was 30 years ago when I had La Bella Pure Silver strings on it. Unfortunately, La Bella seemed to change the formula some time in the ‘80s and they were never the same.Since then, the best strings for this instrument have been Savarez combos. Last month I decided to try a D’Adario EJ45TT set. I was severely disappointed. They seemed competent but generic and some of the strings were distinctly “thudy”. I took them off after a week. I then put this set on and was frankly gobsmacked! Besides the full, rich, tone color, these strings also have a shining, scintillatingly bright dimension. (See! I’m already waxing rhapsodic!)Perhaps the most surprising and gratifying thing is that they are immensely “musical”, and I found myself inspired immediately- new melodies and ideas just seemed to arrive under my fingers. In short, they are a joy to play! This is the best my guitar has sounded for decades. Now I can't wait to play and see what new things I will discover!FOLLOW UP: I have had three sets of these strings and each time the D string snapped after 4-6 weeks of use. I kept hoping this was an anomaly but same string three times? Big disappointment. As much as I love the sound of these strings, I can no longer recommend them.

I found a much richer tone; I have used this on a Yamaha APX 9NIt is significant enough to be my first choice despite the price.I will see how the new D'Addario series compares.I would like to see either coated or a flat would set of bass strings to reduce string noise for recording.Please advise if these already exist from Hannabach

Over the last few years I've migrated the string sets on my 4 nylon strung guitars to these. The trebles are crisp and bright and with excellent sustain. The bass are warm and rounded without overpowering sustain. My guitars are an MR, a Cordoba, an Epiphone and a Godin Multiac Nylon Duet on a Fishman LoudX Mini. What the consistency of these beautifully balanced strings does is to leave me with the different voices of the instruments themselves. There are several excellent string sets available, and overall at least for my guitars and the finger pick music I play, I've happily settled on these Golden medium high tension from Hannabach.

I was lured to this string by the favorable reviews and decided to pay the premium to try them. I am not rating the quality of these strings but rather how they worked on my instrument, a Cordoba all Koa classical guitar (my only frame of reference). I found them to sound dull and muted and to have unacceptable buzzing, especially the D string. This was extremely disappointing as I was anticipating something with more clarity and distinction. I removed the strings after two weeks and have returned to D'Addario Pro Arte which works so much better for me on this particular instrument.

This are very different then I've used in the past. They are more on the high tension then med, but there is a difference in sound they make amazing sweet sounds . I'm happy that I tried them. I'll have to see how they last and play after a few more weeks. Truly worth trying this strings. These are amazing strings however the high tension with weather change make them pop pretty often and it's hard to just to come by one of these strings do to the Rarity in the stores and even online. However from a jump from $30 to $50 it's still worth it unfortunately cuz they are in a class of their own it got me my wife this strings!

Like the bass. Wish they made low tension Goldins. I have tried Hannabach high tension strings and they are hard to fret.