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Classical Guitar Strings with Increased Range


Rotosound just released their new Superia Classical guitar strings.
They consist of silver wound basses and nylon trebles. These are ideal where a crisp bright tone is required.

Available as:-

CL1 NN 1, 2, 3 – Trebles and NNC 4, 5, 6 – Basses (Ball End)
CL2 NR 1, 2, 3 – Trebles and NNR 4, 5, 6 – Basses (Tie On)

Now added to the Classical Guitar range are a series of grade 1 professional strings:-

The Superia Pro (CL3 RRP £8.95) – these wound strings are silver-plated copper on a nylon core with the plain strings being high quality rectified nylon.
The Black n’ Silver (CL4 RRP £8.95) – are as the Superia Pro, with plain strings in high quality black rectified nylon.
The Silk n’ Steel (CL5 RRP £8.95) – these wound strings are silver plated copper on a nylon and steel core with plain stings of high quality plated steel.

The new strings are available as:-

CL3 NRH 1, 2, 3 – High quality rectified nylon and NRH 4, 5, 6 – Silver plated copper/nylon core
CL4 BS 1, 2, 3 – High quality rectified black nylon and BS 4, 5, 6 – Silver plated copper/nylon core
CL5 SS 1, 2, 3 – High quality plated steel and SS 4, 5, 6 – Silver plated copper/nylon & steel core

Visit Rotosound.com for more information.

In Search of the Best Acoustic Electric Guitar for Fingerstyle and Strumming

Fingerstyle Acoustic Electric Guitar

Fingerstyle guitar, using the thumb and fingertips instead of a pick, has origins that date back to perhaps as far as the 12th century with the lute. When I think of fingerstyle guitar, I think of Chet Atkins. However, there’s a rich history of fingerstyle guitarists and their guitar of choice varies as widely as their music.

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