Aquila Alabastro Nylgut Classical Guitar Strings – Review & Sound Test
Aquila’s Alabastro Nylgut strings claim to have a “better brightness” and tuning stability than traditional nylon strings. I’ll share my thoughts about this set and do a sound test so that you can hear how these strings might sound across a variety of styles.
Timestamps:
0:05 – Review
0:46 – Nylgut Definition
2:08 – Squeaking Strings
3:12 – Appearance
3:51 – Aesthetics
4:42 – Stabilization Tim
5:17 – Luis Milan – Pavana No. 1
5:31 – Gaspar Sanz – Folias
5:45 – Gaspar Sanz – Torneo
5:51 – Fernando Sor – Op. 31 No. 1
6:08 – Fernando Sor – Op. 35. No. 2
6:17 – Dionisio Aguado – Lesson No. 19
6:30 – J.S. Bach – BWV 147 – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
7:20 – John Dowland – Orlando Sleepeth
7:50 – Francisco Tarrega – Etude in C Major
8:18 – Francisco Tarrega – Etude in E Minor
8:40 – Bartolome Calatayud – Vals
8:58 – Francesco Molino – Variation 3
9:12 – Tasto Example – Carulli Op. 241 No. 2
9:27 – Ponticello Example – Carulli Op. 241 No. 2
9:42 – Leo Brouwer – Movido
9:57 – Outro
The Strings: https://aquilacorde.com/en/shop/modern-instrument-string-sets/6-strings-classical-guitar/alabastro/
The guitar: Amada 4655 PM
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Recording:
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Originally posted by UCSBajOsHCivOrTH2l3IL9Cw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJtSN_KnduI
Thanks for the explanation about how it takes it a few days to stabilize. I have a set in the way and that's veyy good to know in advance so I don't get a scare ????
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It'll suit you, I think ????????
Thank you for this video! I think I'll order these and try them out.
Thank you sir for saying it right: 'Aquila and not Ak'weela as most other people do!
Thanks for the guitar tips, H.H Holmes
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Very informative! Thank you ???? I really like the Alabastro's and also tried the almost similar (formula) Ambra 2000's too. Only the Ambra 2000 strings are a bit warmer/less bright sounding to me. Only thing is that both types have not the textured feel of a traditional rectified string (or unvarnished gut) For no-nail playing i like the Ambra 800/900's a bit better. Nevertheless, I think Alabastro's are great strings.
Big Like my friend !!!! Well done 🙂 !
nice guitar review Josh! very thorough and analytical!
Really cool! Sounds nice
Thanks , Josh, for the informative video! So do you like them? Are they better than normal nylon?
Sounds like a nice set of strings Josh!
Interesting product. We've only tried steel strings so far but this is good to know! Thank you.
Good review !
Sounds like a pretty decent brand. Thanks for sharing the review.
I watched it on my tv yesterday night. Couldn't comment from there though. Great walkthrough! You seem to do it with such ease. ????
Thank you dear Josh for the awesome video you've made. Here where I live, we have access to only some very few types of D'Addario. That's very sad.
Quality of strings matters a lot! Great review ????
The songs sounds so good.
How long need they to stay in tune? I know Aquila Nylguts from Ukulele, and it was to long for my taste…
sound great Josh????????????
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Nice job Josh, it always blows my mind how much strings really effect a guitars tone. It truly does make a difference! I never bought into it. I always just bought cheap strings, well now I know it really makes a difference!
Hello, you have prepared a nice video, thank you for it. I have a question for you. Is this a normal tension strings? Have you tried the d'addario ej45 strings? Which would be your choice between the two?
Very nice playing! Sounds AWESOME ????