• Reviews around tension (2.19 of 5)

    D’Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, Normal Tension – Nylon Core Basses, Laser Selected Trebles - Offers Balance of Volume and Comfortable Resistance – 1 Set

    • I only get more volume with the hard tension but makes my guitar harder to play and feel stiffer.
    • This setup works well, giving enough string tension that it eliminated the buzz.
    • By far the best set for me are the regular tension ones with black nylon trebles, LOVE THEM.
    • I prefer hard tension
    • On the savarez site, it was mentioned that they have a higher tension, paralleling the Reds (i prefer higher tension on my nylons) but also having a different sound that only Savarez Blue could supply
    • They are nylon strings, but they are hard tension meaning they will be louder and harder to play
    • If you prefer high (hard) tension strings, give these a try.
    • I have been using these for many years as well, both these EJ45 and EJ46 hard tension (which, I prefer)
    • But I find harder tension strings better to play in comparison
    • They do take longer than harder tensions to settle, but certainly weren't bad.
    • I tend to switch back and forth between these and Augustine hard tension
    • They have a great tone and tension
    • Pro atre string are very good, hard to beat, stay in tune nice tension, good tone.
    • So far the hard tension works the best for me
    • I will always get D'Addario hard-tension nylon strings.
    • So far the hard tension works the best for me
    • I use these with a Godin Multiac (they're the recommended string for this guitar if I recall) as the extra tension works well with the synth tracking
    • I used to use Hard tension strings for a while but it always feel too stiff although the volume is great
    • this was my first time playing the extra hard tension strings,i love the way they sound and feel
    • Mostly hard tension strings are championed 'cause they are loud and
    • I am using the hard tension Ej46 on my Guitalele
    • These strings sound great, hard tension is the way to go with classical guitar
    • When I tune to E at 440, the hard tension strings respond quicker and the volume is louder.
    • The strings have the perfect tension for me
    • The hard tension D'Addario strings did the job for me
    • Initially I had bought the Hard Tension Type as they were the only ones available locally, and I hated them
    • I have been using these for many years as well, both these EJ45 and EJ46 hard tension (which, I prefer)
    • I highly recommend Light tension, nylon strings
    • They give a noticeable feeling of higher tension when compared to stock strings, and even other standard hard tension strings
    • The basses could be a bit better (I prefer the hard tension basses,actually), but they get the job done.
    • Great strings, durable, confortable, good tension, corrosion resistant, the sound for the bass are really loud, i know its the nature of my guitar but these strings improves that in my guitar
    • Light tension strings like these are strings that are very easy to press down against the neck of the guitar and/or bend to manipulate the sound being played
    • I like the tension of those strings, not too hard, not too soft
    • Hard tension seems to have a great balance between Highs, Mids, and Lows
    • I still have those on my guitar and plan to change them back to D'Addarios hard tension
    • These are quite good, although I should have bought hard tension
    • I prefer hard tension
    • Actually prefer the medium tension for a 650mm scale guitar.
    • They have great tone and the tension is perfect.
    • Good tension and crisp tones.
    • (The rest of the wound strings do not have this.)I'm used to playing with normal tension; I don't like slack tension, but your feelings on this may vary and depending on the kind of guitar you play, you may want the high or low tension instead
    • The sound is awful, they lose tension even 3 months after settling, and my old set still sounds better than this
    • Great quality sound and tension is perfect for any Classical Acoustic Guitar as well
    • For the sound and price these hard tension strings are hard to beat.
    • I'm still trying to figure out what the performance difference with the "hard tension" vs my usual "medium tension" is.
    • Also I prefer the high tension since the normal tension strings sound a bit wimpy to me
    • The tension is just right for soft finger style "manouche jazz"Sleepy D'jango
    • The higher tension really makes the bass strings boom on my 640 guitar.
    • Good sound and good tension for play
    • Get Hard tension, Better Tone and response.
    • Love me some extra hard tension strings
    • The low tension seems to be tender but later became stiffer under tension, the sounds also became better, almost close to medium tension, but easier to press.
    • I used these hard tension string on a Classical
    • The quality is nice and they were super easy to install and hold their tension well
    • hard tension is where it's at for nylon strings for my cordoba c5 cet guitar.
    • amazing quality strings for classical guitarrists that love to play hard tension strings, strong and beautiful sound for a fair price
    • They give a very nice bright yet warm tone and are rather softer in volume than harder tension strings, which was perfect for the renaissance lute repertoire
    • They sound great, don't ring as much as hard tension, easier to play, and keep their tuning easily
    • I then tried the Pro.Arte "hard tension" strings.
    • They did not hold the knot or the tension very well
    • Sometimes I switch between HARD and NORMAL tension and both are great
    • Good choice for extra hard tension nylon strings.
    • In this tuning, the low E (now D) string is loosened, which exacerbates the lateral movement problem
    • Always i need one week for the new strings stay tuned, but this time has been very difficult and the E string (string six) broke in the process
    • The top E was coming apart as I was putting it on, and the bottom E never got above Db before popping
    • Better projection and durability than ukulele strings twice the price, plus an extra E and A string for making metal threaded cat bone necklaces!
    • High E broke before even tuned
    • The E-A-D-G-B sound nice, just need to work out that High E.
    • Was just getting my high E in tune and it broke
    • For some odd reason the top E string broke within a few days of putting a new set on, which was a bit annoying
    • I used these so I could tune E to e as opposed the A to a tuning as purchased
    • I miss not having to continue to re-tune, but it is good on the fingers