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Savarez Instruments Anciennes Strings

rojaros - 1-21-2011 at 09:17 AM

Hello,

does anybody here have experience or comments on
Savarez Strings for Old Instruments (Instruments Ancienes) (copper silverplated on nylon)

They are one of the first choices for non gut players on european lutes, so maybe they are good for lute, too?

Appreciate your comments

best wishes
Robert

This is how the package looks ...




SavarezEarlyPeriodString.jpg - 17kB

Danielo - 1-21-2011 at 11:46 AM

Hi Robert,

Adel Salameh is using Savarez strings (but not the silverplated ones I think).

Following his advice, I've tried them (the copper wound ones) and they are indeed excellent. They have a very nice warm sound and are easy to play (since they're thinner than the corresponding Aquilas). There are enough gauges available to get exactly the tension you need.

I never tried the nylons however, I prefer nylguts for the trebles (a good match with the Savarez copper wounds).


best regards,


Dan

rojaros - 1-21-2011 at 11:47 AM

Hi Dan, thanks for your fast response. Could you please give me a clue as to the gauges for the standard arabic oud tuning?
Quote: Originally posted by Danielo  
Hi Robert,

these are the strings that Adel Salameh is using.

Following his advice, I've tried them (the copper wound ones) and they are indeed excellent. They have a very nice warm sound and are easy to play (since they're thinner than the corresponding Aquilas). There are enough gauges available to get exactly the tension you need.

I never tried the nylons however, I prefer nylguts for the trebles (a good match with the Savarez copper wounds).


best regards,


Dan

Danielo - 1-21-2011 at 11:52 AM

Please have a look at this excellent tool ;)

I've included all the Savarez references, both copperwounds and silverplated.

regards,

Dan

rojaros - 2-1-2011 at 10:39 PM

Hello Dan, BTW, where do you get the copper wound ones?

I could find silverplated but didn't see a shop with the copper wound ...
Quote: Originally posted by Danielo  
Please have a look at this excellent tool ;)

I've included all the Savarez references, both copperwounds and silverplated.

regards,

Dan

Danielo - 2-2-2011 at 12:53 AM

Hi Robert,

I bought some from Matthias Wagner, and also from Wolfgang Früh.

best,

Dan

charlie oud - 2-2-2011 at 06:11 AM

Rojaros

Yes these strings are very good. I used them for a while as I did Pyramid custom, Aquilla, La bella, Mari and D'dario.

They are classy smooth and clear.

Funny though, how this is not for me and I'm back where I started, with Pyramid Orange label Arabic oud set.

These are for me the best 'oud' strings.

Give Savarez a try they may be right for you.