Aquila Sugar Strings – Review and comparison
This is my review of Aquila Sugar Strings, together with a comparison against Hannabach HT815, using the same guitar and microphone.
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Originally posted by UC-V2JZb58J3wykS1MoRdHUg at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_vgmBoEACA
The problem with Sugar is, the treble e or b are often faulty. I find after 2 or 3 days, the fault starts to show up. I have used about 5 sets so far, and 3 out of that had either e or b faulty.
I have tried these multiple times. The basses are very underwhelming and dull. The trebles are great . . . for the first few days. I always have trouble with intonation after a week or so.
What is that you are playing please sir…
Well, should have watched the video before buying. Now im not sure i want to restring my guitar from perfectly playable nylegut. Rob Mackillop did review 5years ago and told they were great… Guess I'll have to see for myself.
Btw
I have so sweaty hands that normal polished nylon squeaks under me. But not nylegut
The squeak in your set is almost bearable. In my case it was very extreme https://youtu.be/9te04CzTCuw
I have no idea why they are advertised as squeakless. The issue that they introduced with those strings never existed in nylon strings in the first place. It's surreal.
Thanks! Mine are in delivery, great to get reality report.
just rec'd two sets of these strings and absolutely love the sound. Only problem is (and note I am not a professional player) is that my high E string broke quickly but luckily it broke off near the bridge while tuning up and I had enough left to still use the string. They do settle nicely. I also have a set on another guitar that were not listed as squeakless but after a few days the squeak went away. I will add that I started winding with a lot more slack than you mentioned was necessary by the manufacturer. I just hope they don't break in the middle of performance. That would really be a game changer for me. But so far I absolutely love the volume, the sound, and the feel. These strings sound so beautiful but Im sure most of that is due to your playing. Thank you so much.
the squeaking was unbearable. Total waste of money!
you are a good player, but there is a lot of tension on your right hand. just look at you right hand pinky. if you work on releasing that tension, you'll be much better.
I have seen right now this video. The squeak problem is less in this last version but still exist. A few days I had a meeting with the chemists that invented this marvelous bioplastic: they told me that there is still space to fix the problem of the squeak. Thank you again (Mimmo Peruffo, Aquilastrings owner & founder)
Nice review Doctor 7, thanks for posting this. Being a fan of Aquila products, I was intrigued as well with those sugar strings. I found them extremely clear but unfortunately there was some serious intonation issues with b and e strings.
Thank you for this review, Francisco! ????
II also play the H815 strings as standard. But I still have one question: how do the Sugar Strings taste? If you're not happy with them, can you at least eat it?????
Listening to these both, the Hannabach is more beautiful, and has a deep and complex classical sound, but the sugar has much better separation and projection. It seems easier on the sugars to bring out a melody as well. Overall, I prefer the sugar strings.
Aquila are generally excellent. The Sugar are powerful and clear, but I think the high e is a bit too bright. A little bit of lotion on the RH fingertips will get rid of the squeak.