Great review! I would recommend you give the D'Addario Pro Arte EJ45C a try. They cost $2-$3 more per pack, but last 2-3 times longer and have a great sound. I've been using these strings +40 years and have tried the more expensive brands, but have always come back to the D'Addario Pro Arte's.
Originally i didn't like the trebles of this set in my cedar top guitar, sounded pretty dark and dull. Then, as the guitar opened up the sound, being a lattice braced guitar, turned out to be very bright and powerful. I would recommend these strings for a very bright and powerful instrument as my lattice, or simply a person who wants some great quality and warm, durable strings, the basses are amazing, what these ProArté nylon sets have is that they are very neutral sounding, and bring out the character of the guitar. On some instruments they can have very deep basses and dark trebles, and on some other the basses can be articulate and the trebles a bit brighter. I also have to say, D'Addario basses, quality - wise, are also the best for the price, alongside Savarez. I find their bass strings for classical guitar very neutral, powerful, deep, warm, and very comfy on the fingers when playing with index and middle fingers instead of the thumb. Greetings mr. Hocking
Thank you for your detailed and in-depth comment Javier I agree with everything you said. You really can't go wrong with the D'Addario EJ45 nylon strings for any style of classical guitar. They're a solid all-round solution and as you pointed out seem to naturally adapt to different tone woods and bracing as they settle in over a couple of weeks 👍
The entire video series of you finding the best nylon strings is awesome! I have a question though, I bought a harley benton cg300ce yesterday and I don’t quite like the sound of it. The bass isn’t warm, sounds more like an acoustic. Would it make a difference if I restring the guitar with d’addario ej46?
Hi Prakhar, according to the Thomann website the Harley Benton CG300CE comes fitted with D'Addario Pro-Arte Nylon strings but it doesn't say which ones so I can only assume it will be fitted with the standard EJ45 Normal Tension Nylon Strings. The EJ46 are higher tension so they will be louder and brighter than the EJ45 but not necessarily warmer. Fitting higher tension strings will also put more strain on the kneck of your guitar which will raise the action and make it harder to play so keep that in mind if you decide to try higher tension strings. Also please note that the CG300CE is an all laminate guitar with a laminated spruce top which will not have the same warmth as a solid cedar top guitar produces. Spruce is a very bright tone wood which is why it is the most popular top tone wood used for acoustic guitars. Cedar on the other hand is a softer warmer tone wood and is most favoured for classical guitars. My only suggestion would be to try different brands of strings and find some warmer basses. The Knobloch CX Carbon Double Silver Actives are lovely strings and made a massive difference to my cheap all laminated flamenco guitar. They are also slightly lower tension than the EJ45'S making them softer (warmer) and easier to play. I did a review of them fitted on my cheap flamenco guitar here: ua-cam.com/video/Fu0b8wtvzd8/v-deo.html if you want to hear what they sound like. And also fitted on my Taylor Academy 12e-N Nylon String Guitar here: ua-cam.com/video/rbOT-b7gAoA/v-deo.html Hope that helps If you have any more questions feel free to keep asking, I always answer all my comments 😊
@@AlanRoyHocking wow, thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I don't think anyone else could have answered in such a great depth! Just a few points I would like to clarify by adding on to the discussion. I have been playing a tenson guitar for like a year now. I got this guitar from a friend and I did change the strings as soon as I got the guitar. I believe that this guitar also has a spruce top, but the strings that I changed had a pleasant sound with a deep bass. I don't remember the brand but I bought them for 9,99 Euros and they accommodate normal tension. Besides that, the d'addario that I was looking for also have normal tension, as per the text on the pack. Moreover, I have seen your video about the Knobloch, that's why I was a bit confused between the Knobloch and the d'addario. I mostly play fingerpicking spanish music, like arpeggio or tremolo. As per your experience, were you suggesting me to get knobloch cx over the ej46 normal tension?
@@prakharrathi5690 The EJ46 are hard tension not normal tension. The EJ45 are normal tension. I'm sorry I thought you already had the EJ45 fitted and didn't like them. It's a shame that you can't remember which strings you had fitted before that you liked. I always keep the packet of the strings I have fitted as a reference and I also write the date when I changed them so I can see how long they last. From what you are saying I would first try the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Normal Tension strings (9.99) which are the original strings fitted to the guitar and then if you're not happy with them try different brands (normal tension) I have always found the EJ45 to have an excellent bass response and they are D'Addario's most popular strings for a reason. If you don't like them then try other brands like knobloch.
@@AlanRoyHocking I'll consider not keeping the pack as a rookie mistake since I was a beginner back then :p. I do not like the response of the strings that came with the guitar (the harley benton), I did order it from Thomann Deutschland itself. I will now get the Knobloch and try those. I thank you so much more for being so prompt and descriptive. I'll share my experience once I get the strings. Have a good day :)
Hi Shivam, for a brighter tone I would suggest you try the D'Addario EJ45FF Pro-Arte Carbon Strings I did a review of them here: ua-cam.com/video/vhH4kHKkwa8/v-deo.html Let me know how you get on 👍
Have you tried the Augustine Imperial Red? 8,60€ at Thomann and very good strings! I really like the sound they give to my Prudencio Saez 22... (Or maybe it's the guitar that makes these strings sound so good? 😁) Next time I will try EJ45 to see the difference...
Hi Richard They weren't any particular songs just messing around with some chord progressions and fingerstyle pieces to demonstrate the balance and tones of the basses and trebles
thx for the time you took for the review about EJ45.....very usefull when you are searching good strings....these one seems to be very good and well balanced compare to the others finally...
You're welcome. I really like them they're very well balanced, keep their tone well and reasonably priced which makes them great value for money as well :)
@@AlanRoyHocking Yes, the price is reasonable.....i go to try one set to see today or tomorrow but i need informations again about basses strings....thx again. Have a nice day. Alan Henri. (perhaps you may give me informations...is there copper in the basses strings...difficult to find informations...can you confirm me ?) (sorry for my english...)
Hey Alan, I am planning to get the Yamaha C-40 as my first guitar. Is it good? and can you please recommend me some strings for it. I like the dark mellow sound.
Hi Naive, the Yamaha C-40 is an excellent guitar and the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 nylon classical guitar strings would be a perfect match for the dark mellow sound that you're looking for 👍
I like these strings but followed Tatyana Ryzhkova and used the Savarez 543R carbon on the G string. I should of compared myself but took her word that the G string is slightly dull. Have you noticed this?
No I hadn't noticed Try the standard G string next time you change them and see for yourself, you can always swap it for the carbon string afterwards 😊
@@jadonx If you like a brighter sound you should also try the EJ45FF Carbon Strings I did a review of them here: ua-cam.com/video/vhH4kHKkwa8/v-deo.html
How do you know what strings you will receive? I need tie on strings and not those with a loop for bridge peg attachment. Is there anything mentioned on the packs to differentiate?
Hi Rick, the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Nylon Strings are definately standard tie end classical strings. If you look at the top left-hand side on the front of the packet it says "Classical Guitar" The D'Addario Ball End Nylon Strings will say "Ball End" on the front of the packet and are part of their "Folk" series Hope that helps Alan 😊
Hi Dennis, the EJ27N are designed for students and have standard monofilament nylon centres with silver on copper wound basses and are are slightly cheaper for this reason. The EJ45 are part of the Pro-Arte series designed for professional use and have multifilament wound nylon centres in the wound basses and I think the trebles are also slightly better quality
Hi Amfonee, the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Nylon Classical Guitar Strings are pretty much a standard choice and one of the most popular nylon strings for classical guitars 👍
@@AlanRoyHocking that's actually what I was looking for , the standard. I've been playing electric for over 25years, amateur. But I'm picking up classical, starting from scratch. Thank you very much. I just subscribed
Thank you for subscribing Amfonee I appreciate it. You can't go wrong with the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Nylon Classical Guitar Strings they are perfect for all types of classical guitars and styles of playing. Let me know how you get on with them 👍
Hi Jacob. The EJ43 light tension strings were a little bit too soft for me personally and lacked a little bit of tone and volume compared to the EJ45 normal tension
@@AlanRoyHocking thanks for the quick response and that’s good to know. I’ll pick up a pair of Ej45. Slightly off topic but I don’t suppose you’re familiar with the C40. I’ve been playing guitar for a year now as a beginner with a 3/4 and thinking of picking up the C40 next. When I look online this seems like a beginner on the lower budget end of a pick. I have a higher budget and not sure if you have recommendations for something a bit better given I have a higher budget and have been playing for a year now?
@@diaryofafounder You're welcome Jacob. I haven't played a C40 so can't really give an opinion but all the Yamaha Classical guitars are very popular. The other popular brands I can recommend you look at are Alhambra and Cordoba but there are also some very good unknown brands out there that are every bit as good. Guitars are very personal and two guitars the same make and model can feel and sound completely different when played so my advice is to go to your local guitar centre and try as many as possible. You will know which one is yours when you pick it up and can't put it down! 😊
Hi R B No I haven't tried the La Bella nylons but I've heard they're good so will definitely try them in the future. The guitar is a Jose Gomez 320-580CEQ Flamenco guitar I've done a review of the guitar here: ua-cam.com/video/CWxXDatw3b8/v-deo.html
Hi Muhammed. There's really not a lot of difference. The EJ27N strings are slightly cheaper as they are D'Addario's entry level nylon strings geared towards the student classical guitarist what I did find strange is that they are colour coded instead of being labeled and the set I tried the colours where a bit faded which made it difficult to see which strings went where. The EJ45's are slightly higher tension (85.85 compared to 83.600) which makes them very slightly harder to press down or do bar chords with if you're a beginner but they do come labelled which makes it easier to see which string goes where when you're restringing your guitar. I personally prefer the EJ45's because they are brighter and more balanced in my opinion probably due to the slightly higher tension. You can listen to my full review of the D'Addario EJ27N here: ua-cam.com/video/D4-cOxwabDQ/v-deo.html
Nice video! The EJ45 sounds good to me. The only problem I have with it is the D string never seems to vibrate as much as the other strings. It’s stiffer somehow. When I do percussive with flicking, the D string’s sound sticks out like a sore thumb. Wonder if it’s the same for you or is it not because of the string but rather the guitar, or more likely, me?
I hadn't noticed to be honest but then I don't do a lot of percussive playing. The D'Addario EJ45 strings are great for classical guitar or softer fingerstyle pieces you might want to try the Knobloch CX Carbon Double Silver Actives for your style of playing. The strings are much thinner and more flexible with an almost bell like sound to them. You can see my a review of the Knobloch CX Carbon Double Silver Actives here: ua-cam.com/video/rbOT-b7gAoA/v-deo.html
The other link I gave you was for my review of the Knobloch Actives Double Silver CX Carbon strings. Here's the link again just in case you didn't see it: ua-cam.com/video/rbOT-b7gAoA/v-deo.html 👍
Hi Naif I like the EJ27N Classical Strings I did a review of them as well. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/D4-cOxwabDQ/v-deo.html The EJ27N's are a little bit lighter tension than the EJ45's and I found them easier to play. 😊
Alan Roy Hocking yes they are , I have watched your review , thank you a lot for that . Let me ask you a question about the tension , is it always hard to play when choosing high tension ? Especially for intermediate player
@@naifm4733 Higher tension strings need more pressure to hold them down so are not really recommended for newer players who haven't built up the strength in their fingers yet. Higher tension strings will also put more strain on the kneck and bridge of the guitar which can cause problems on a very cheap guitar. Having said that if your guitar is set up with a very low action then the higher tension won't be too hard for an intermediate player and will be louder than lower tension strings A lot of Flamenco guitarists prefer high tension carbon strings because of the hard crisp sound whilst classical guitarist tend to prefer the softer mellower sound of medium tension nylon strings It really is a matter of personal choice 😊
@@abhilashgupta1776 Well it's not normal but I don't know that guitar very well so I can't really say. Were they the original strings or new strings you had just fitted?
Ahh okay this sometimes happens. It depends on how long the guitar was hanging in the shop. Just put a new set of strings on and it should be fine but if it happens to the new set then I would take the guitar back to the shop and have it checked out
Hi Jonathan Yeah I normally change my strings every month if I'm playing every day The maximum time I have ever use a set of strings for is three months especially if I've only paid $10 for them 😊
@@AlanRoyHocking I haven't tried that set. Well, I'm just going to update that I currently use Augustine Classic Black (Med Trebles Low Bass). Seems the sound (volume) isn't choke anymore. Wolf note on Low E (A note) is gone, or unnoticeable anymore IMO Low Tension strings feels great on the left hand BUT not on the right hand. Attacks on the string feel clumsy BUT you can play hours. I'm currently switching back and forth to classical and an acoustic guitar. If I stay in classical too long, it's difficult to press on an acoustic steel string. Now, if I stay in a steel string acoustic for too long and suddenly switch back to classical, strings feel like they've been hit by a train when doing fingerstyle
Ha Ha! I know exactly where you're coming from Jonathan. When I switch between my Taylor Nylon String Guitar and my Ovation Steel String Guitar I feel like I'm learning to play guitar all over again! 😂
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Thank you - just ordered a set!
Excellent! I know you'll like them but let me know how you get on with them anyway 😊
Thanks for your Video, I needed new guitar strings, so I found your videos. Just ordered them!
You're welcome Kilian, I'm glad you found the review helpful 😊
I bought the Pro Arte EJ-44 - I bought the Yamaha CG-TA . Soon I will do a review .
Thanks for the update Trevor I'm looking forward to seeing the review 👍
@@AlanRoyHocking OK Thank You . 🎸
Great review! I would recommend you give the D'Addario Pro Arte EJ45C a try. They cost $2-$3 more per pack, but last 2-3 times longer and have a great sound. I've been using these strings +40 years and have tried the more expensive brands, but have always come back to the D'Addario Pro Arte's.
Thanks for the tip Michael I've not tried the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45C strings yet but I will definitely put them on my list now 👍
I really enjoyed your review- Kool accent by the way. You speak very well. And I just ordered a set. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks again
You're welcome Thomas glad you liked it and thanks for subscribing 👍
Originally i didn't like the trebles of this set in my cedar top guitar, sounded pretty dark and dull. Then, as the guitar opened up the sound, being a lattice braced guitar, turned out to be very bright and powerful. I would recommend these strings for a very bright and powerful instrument as my lattice, or simply a person who wants some great quality and warm, durable strings, the basses are amazing, what these ProArté nylon sets have is that they are very neutral sounding, and bring out the character of the guitar. On some instruments they can have very deep basses and dark trebles, and on some other the basses can be articulate and the trebles a bit brighter. I also have to say, D'Addario basses, quality - wise, are also the best for the price, alongside Savarez. I find their bass strings for classical guitar very neutral, powerful, deep, warm, and very comfy on the fingers when playing with index and middle fingers instead of the thumb. Greetings mr. Hocking
Thank you for your detailed and in-depth comment Javier I agree with everything you said.
You really can't go wrong with the D'Addario EJ45 nylon strings for any style of classical guitar. They're a solid all-round solution and as you pointed out seem to naturally adapt to different tone woods and bracing as they settle in over a couple of weeks 👍
The entire video series of you finding the best nylon strings is awesome!
I have a question though, I bought a harley benton cg300ce yesterday and I don’t quite like the sound of it. The bass isn’t warm, sounds more like an acoustic. Would it make a difference if I restring the guitar with d’addario ej46?
Hi Prakhar, according to the Thomann website the Harley Benton CG300CE comes fitted with D'Addario Pro-Arte Nylon strings but it doesn't say which ones so I can only assume it will be fitted with the standard EJ45 Normal Tension Nylon Strings.
The EJ46 are higher tension so they will be louder and brighter than the EJ45 but not necessarily warmer.
Fitting higher tension strings will also put more strain on the kneck of your guitar which will raise the action and make it harder to play so keep that in mind if you decide to try higher tension strings.
Also please note that the CG300CE is an all laminate guitar with a laminated spruce top which will not have the same warmth as a solid cedar top guitar produces.
Spruce is a very bright tone wood which is why it is the most popular top tone wood used for acoustic guitars.
Cedar on the other hand is a softer warmer tone wood and is most favoured for classical guitars.
My only suggestion would be to try different brands of strings and find some warmer basses.
The Knobloch CX Carbon Double Silver Actives are lovely strings and made a massive difference to my cheap all laminated flamenco guitar.
They are also slightly lower tension than the EJ45'S making them softer (warmer) and easier to play.
I did a review of them fitted on my cheap flamenco guitar here: ua-cam.com/video/Fu0b8wtvzd8/v-deo.html if you want to hear what they sound like.
And also fitted on my Taylor Academy 12e-N Nylon String Guitar here: ua-cam.com/video/rbOT-b7gAoA/v-deo.html
Hope that helps
If you have any more questions feel free to keep asking, I always answer all my comments 😊
@@AlanRoyHocking wow, thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I don't think anyone else could have answered in such a great depth!
Just a few points I would like to clarify by adding on to the discussion. I have been playing a tenson guitar for like a year now. I got this guitar from a friend and I did change the strings as soon as I got the guitar. I believe that this guitar also has a spruce top, but the strings that I changed had a pleasant sound with a deep bass. I don't remember the brand but I bought them for 9,99 Euros and they accommodate normal tension.
Besides that, the d'addario that I was looking for also have normal tension, as per the text on the pack. Moreover, I have seen your video about the Knobloch, that's why I was a bit confused between the Knobloch and the d'addario. I mostly play fingerpicking spanish music, like arpeggio or tremolo. As per your experience, were you suggesting me to get knobloch cx over the ej46 normal tension?
@@prakharrathi5690 The EJ46 are hard tension not normal tension. The EJ45 are normal tension.
I'm sorry I thought you already had the EJ45 fitted and didn't like them.
It's a shame that you can't remember which strings you had fitted before that you liked. I always keep the packet of the strings I have fitted as a reference and I also write the date when I changed them so I can see how long they last.
From what you are saying I would first try the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Normal Tension strings (9.99) which are the original strings fitted to the guitar and then if you're not happy with them try different brands (normal tension)
I have always found the EJ45 to have an excellent bass response and they are D'Addario's most popular strings for a reason. If you don't like them then try other brands like knobloch.
@@AlanRoyHocking I'll consider not keeping the pack as a rookie mistake since I was a beginner back then :p.
I do not like the response of the strings that came with the guitar (the harley benton), I did order it from Thomann Deutschland itself. I will now get the Knobloch and try those.
I thank you so much more for being so prompt and descriptive. I'll share my experience once I get the strings. Have a good day :)
@@prakharrathi5690 Yes please let me know how you get on with the Knobloch strings I'd love to know Prakhar 👍
Man, your guitar may be cheap but your playing is rich instead. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Carlos I really appreciate that :)
I have Yamaha C40 classical guitar. But I want it's tone to be more bright and higher than previous one. Which strings are best for it?
Hi Shivam, for a brighter tone I would suggest you try the D'Addario EJ45FF Pro-Arte Carbon Strings
I did a review of them here: ua-cam.com/video/vhH4kHKkwa8/v-deo.html
Let me know how you get on 👍
thanks for the review, exactly what I was after
You're welcome Trail Monki I'm glad you liked it 😊
You look like the gangster from the movie snatch!
Thanks for a great review and video
Ha Ha! Thanks Chris! :D
Have you tried the Augustine Imperial Red? 8,60€ at Thomann and very good strings! I really like the sound they give to my Prudencio Saez 22... (Or maybe it's the guitar that makes these strings sound so good? 😁) Next time I will try EJ45 to see the difference...
No I haven't tried them Luc but I'll certainly put them on my list for a review in the future 👍
Sounds Great, what pieces of music were you playing? I’d like to learn.
Hi Richard
They weren't any particular songs just messing around with some chord progressions and fingerstyle pieces to demonstrate the balance and tones of the basses and trebles
thx for the time you took for the review about EJ45.....very usefull when you are searching good strings....these one seems to be very good and well balanced compare to the others finally...
You're welcome. I really like them they're very well balanced, keep their tone well and reasonably priced which makes them great value for money as well :)
@@AlanRoyHocking Yes, the price is reasonable.....i go to try one set to see today or tomorrow but i need informations again about basses strings....thx again. Have a nice day. Alan Henri. (perhaps you may give me informations...is there copper in the basses strings...difficult to find informations...can you confirm me ?) (sorry for my english...)
@@hydrogene2270 You're welcome have a great day! :)
Hey Alan, I am planning to get the Yamaha C-40 as my first guitar. Is it good? and can you please recommend me some strings for it. I like the dark mellow sound.
Hi Naive, the Yamaha C-40 is an excellent guitar and the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 nylon classical guitar strings would be a perfect match for the dark mellow sound that you're looking for 👍
@@AlanRoyHocking Thank you! Really appreciate the quick response.
@@SurajSandhu You're welcome Naive let me know how you get on with it 👍
I like these strings but followed Tatyana Ryzhkova and used the Savarez 543R carbon on the G string. I should of compared myself but took her word that the G string is slightly dull. Have you noticed this?
No I hadn't noticed
Try the standard G string next time you change them and see for yourself, you can always swap it for the carbon string afterwards 😊
@@AlanRoyHocking yes I should try and also the ej46 hard tension set as a comparison. Thanks
@@jadonx If you like a brighter sound you should also try the EJ45FF Carbon Strings
I did a review of them here: ua-cam.com/video/vhH4kHKkwa8/v-deo.html
How do you know what strings you will receive? I need tie on strings and not those with a loop for bridge peg attachment.
Is there anything mentioned on the packs to differentiate?
Hi Rick, the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Nylon Strings are definately standard tie end classical strings.
If you look at the top left-hand side on the front of the packet it says "Classical Guitar"
The D'Addario Ball End Nylon Strings will say "Ball End" on the front of the packet and are part of their "Folk" series
Hope that helps
Alan 😊
Maybe I'll get this; they have a very lute-like quality to them.
Let me know how you get on with them 👍
Thanks! Whats the diference ej27n vs ej45?
Hi Dennis, the EJ27N are designed for students and have standard monofilament nylon centres with silver on copper wound basses and are are slightly cheaper for this reason. The EJ45 are part of the Pro-Arte series designed for professional use and have multifilament wound nylon centres in the wound basses and I think the trebles are also slightly better quality
What strings do you recommend for a classical guitar?
Hi Amfonee, the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Nylon Classical Guitar Strings are pretty much a standard choice and one of the most popular nylon strings for classical guitars 👍
@@AlanRoyHocking that's actually what I was looking for , the standard. I've been playing electric for over 25years, amateur. But I'm picking up classical, starting from scratch.
Thank you very much.
I just subscribed
Thank you for subscribing Amfonee I appreciate it.
You can't go wrong with the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Nylon Classical Guitar Strings they are perfect for all types of classical guitars and styles of playing.
Let me know how you get on with them 👍
What guitar is that? Its beautiful
Hi Jake, it's a Jose Gomez C320-580CEQ Flamenco Guitar. You can see my full review of the guitar here: ua-cam.com/video/CWxXDatw3b8/v-deo.html
I stick for ej45 for 40 years in my professional career
Yes they do seem to be the main choice for professional classical guitar players
Thanks for the info!
You're welcome :)
Roundwounds, the EJ51s are Semi-Flatwound
Thanks for the suggestion Mr Stern I've not tried them yet but they're on my list 😊
Hi. I have got Yamaha c40 would you please Tell me ej45 has better sound or ej 46?😘
Hi K, I would personally use the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 on a Yamaha C40 👍
@@AlanRoyHocking thanks a billion 🙏 I appreciate it ❤
@@mohammadhossein9349 You're welcome 😊
Thoughts on these over the EJ43 set?
Hi Jacob. The EJ43 light tension strings were a little bit too soft for me personally and lacked a little bit of tone and volume compared to the EJ45 normal tension
@@AlanRoyHocking thanks for the quick response and that’s good to know. I’ll pick up a pair of Ej45. Slightly off topic but I don’t suppose you’re familiar with the C40. I’ve been playing guitar for a year now as a beginner with a 3/4 and thinking of picking up the C40 next. When I look online this seems like a beginner on the lower budget end of a pick. I have a higher budget and not sure if you have recommendations for something a bit better given I have a higher budget and have been playing for a year now?
@@diaryofafounder You're welcome Jacob. I haven't played a C40 so can't really give an opinion but all the Yamaha Classical guitars are very popular.
The other popular brands I can recommend you look at are Alhambra and Cordoba but there are also some very good unknown brands out there that are every bit as good.
Guitars are very personal and two guitars the same make and model can feel and sound completely different when played so my advice is to go to your local guitar centre and try as many as possible.
You will know which one is yours when you pick it up and can't put it down! 😊
@@AlanRoyHocking thanks so much for the advice!!
Let me know how you get on 👍
I may have missed it but what brand is the guitar. Did you try Labella nylons?
Hi R B
No I haven't tried the La Bella nylons but I've heard they're good so will definitely try them in the future.
The guitar is a Jose Gomez 320-580CEQ Flamenco guitar
I've done a review of the guitar here: ua-cam.com/video/CWxXDatw3b8/v-deo.html
What do you think comparing EJ27N with this one?
Hi Muhammed.
There's really not a lot of difference.
The EJ27N strings are slightly cheaper as they are D'Addario's entry level nylon strings geared towards the student classical guitarist what I did find strange is that they are colour coded instead of being labeled and the set I tried the colours where a bit faded which made it difficult to see which strings went where.
The EJ45's are slightly higher tension (85.85 compared to 83.600) which makes them very slightly harder to press down or do bar chords with if you're a beginner but they do come labelled which makes it easier to see which string goes where when you're restringing your guitar.
I personally prefer the EJ45's because they are brighter and more balanced in my opinion probably due to the slightly higher tension.
You can listen to my full review of the D'Addario EJ27N here: ua-cam.com/video/D4-cOxwabDQ/v-deo.html
Bro.. Dh try ke d'addario ej45 ni? Best tak?
The EJ45'S definately 👍
What song were you playing at 2:34? Thanks
It's not a specific song I'm just noodling with some barre chords 😊
Nice video! The EJ45 sounds good to me. The only problem I have with it is the D string never seems to vibrate as much as the other strings. It’s stiffer somehow. When I do percussive with flicking, the D string’s sound sticks out like a sore thumb. Wonder if it’s the same for you or is it not because of the string but rather the guitar, or more likely, me?
I hadn't noticed to be honest but then I don't do a lot of percussive playing.
The D'Addario EJ45 strings are great for classical guitar or softer fingerstyle pieces you might want to try the Knobloch CX Carbon Double Silver Actives for your style of playing. The strings are much thinner and more flexible with an almost bell like sound to them.
You can see my a review of the Knobloch CX Carbon Double Silver Actives here: ua-cam.com/video/rbOT-b7gAoA/v-deo.html
@@AlanRoyHocking Thank you so much! Your video helped a lot and was one of the main reasons I decided to buy the strings!
Great! 👍
Let me know how you get on with them and feel free to give me a shout if you have any more questions 😊
The other link I gave you was for my review of the Knobloch Actives Double Silver CX Carbon strings.
Here's the link again just in case you didn't see it: ua-cam.com/video/rbOT-b7gAoA/v-deo.html 👍
Thank you for the review but after setting them on my guitar unfortunately I did not like them . I like the ej 27 n more
Hi Naif
I like the EJ27N Classical Strings I did a review of them as well. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/D4-cOxwabDQ/v-deo.html
The EJ27N's are a little bit lighter tension than the EJ45's and I found them easier to play. 😊
Alan Roy Hocking yes they are , I have watched your review , thank you a lot for that . Let me ask you a question about the tension , is it always hard to play when choosing high tension ? Especially for intermediate player
@@naifm4733 Higher tension strings need more pressure to hold them down so are not really recommended for newer players who haven't built up the strength in their fingers yet.
Higher tension strings will also put more strain on the kneck and bridge of the guitar which can cause problems on a very cheap guitar.
Having said that if your guitar is set up with a very low action then the higher tension won't be too hard for an intermediate player and will be louder than lower tension strings
A lot of Flamenco guitarists prefer high tension carbon strings because of the hard crisp sound whilst classical guitarist tend to prefer the softer mellower sound of medium tension nylon strings
It really is a matter of personal choice 😊
Alan Roy Hocking it is really a matter of personal choice as you said sir . I am really thankful for your informative reply and appreciate it .
@@naifm4733 You're welcome Naif 😊
you are the best
Thank you Jake I'm glad you liked the review and I hope you found it useful 😊
You play awesome!!!! I think it doesn't matter if you have a shitty guitar but you got talent that doesn't matter...
Ha Ha! Thank you Murphy I appreciate your kind comment 😊
Спасибо большое!
You're welcome! I'm glad you found my review of the D'Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 Classical Nylon Strings useful 😊
I bought a new guiyar c80 and the DString broke in a day
Really? I've never had that happen
@@AlanRoyHocking i am afraid if the guitar has that issue
@@abhilashgupta1776 Well it's not normal but I don't know that guitar very well so I can't really say.
Were they the original strings or new strings you had just fitted?
@@AlanRoyHocking its the orignal string and i played last night and left it as it is and today morning i saw it broken
Ahh okay this sometimes happens.
It depends on how long the guitar was hanging in the shop.
Just put a new set of strings on and it should be fine but if it happens to the new set then I would take the guitar back to the shop and have it checked out
Is that a cat saying “meow”?
Which part?
Take 3 days, and then you find balance
Yes they take a few days to settle in
D string lost its intonation after 2 months of continuous playing. 18-20 cents flat starting on fifth fret
Low E started to lose its richness after 1 week of playing
Hi Jonathan
Yeah I normally change my strings every month if I'm playing every day
The maximum time I have ever use a set of strings for is three months especially if I've only paid $10 for them 😊
Wow that's unusual
Have you tried the new X series Coated strings they do?
@@AlanRoyHocking I haven't tried that set. Well, I'm just going to update that I currently use Augustine Classic Black (Med Trebles Low Bass).
Seems the sound (volume) isn't choke anymore.
Wolf note on Low E (A note) is gone, or unnoticeable anymore
IMO Low Tension strings feels great on the left hand BUT not on the right hand. Attacks on the string feel clumsy BUT you can play hours.
I'm currently switching back and forth to classical and an acoustic guitar. If I stay in classical too long, it's difficult to press on an acoustic steel string.
Now, if I stay in a steel string acoustic for too long and suddenly switch back to classical, strings feel like they've been hit by a train when doing fingerstyle
Ha Ha!
I know exactly where you're coming from Jonathan.
When I switch between my Taylor Nylon String Guitar and my Ovation Steel String Guitar I feel like I'm learning to play guitar all over again! 😂
man I thought you were Freddie Roach lol
Ha Ha! A lot of people have said that