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– Terrence Howell 3/2/19. These are definitely the finest available. Are they sets of keys that unlock the full potential of the Santa Cruz guitar? the onset of this test coincides with this guitar going through a great opening up phase. My son is ordering a couple of sets for his guitar also. Thank you again! Second, the volume across the strings was even as well. I want to order a few sets as soon as you have them! Thanks for making these strings. I had to clean up my act. I also changed out the previous strings before they were old so I would not be influenced by an old set verse a new set, which typically yields more chime. I have some on my Taylor 322 and my Breedlove premier auditorium.. Even with its slightly longer scale length, playability is excellent with your strings. Just one question – what do I do with all my Martin string sets? Santa Cruz guitars are well suited to a wide range of playing styles. This can create multi-pound differences between brands and an illogical EQ within any given set. The SKYE alway sounded strikingly better but not “night & day” better as it does now. Hello, Sign in. Third, they sound great! I just finished putting a set of your low tension strings on my guitar for the first time and I am stunned. #1 Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension Acoustic Guitar Strings Low Tension. All in all, equal if not better to the sets I took off. Again, thanks – Larry Lavallee 2/12/20, The parabolic strings are the best I’ve played in 35 years. Also I changed them on OM Grand. “They do have lower overall tension than comparable sets,” he told us. rockawayrocks. I am now a lifelong convert. Check Price. The tone is sweet and musical too. I’m hooked. – Eric Stracener, “I bought a set of SCGC mid-tension parabolic strings for my 2010 Vintage Jumbo. CRISP…..BRIGHT……it’s ALL THERE! I had to clean up my act. It raised my action a bit and it was what I needed. This accurately determines the tension/volume of each string to the exact EQ that your guitar was designed for. They went on easily, tuned up quickly without much need for stretching, and felt great from a pressure/tension perspective, right from the get-go. Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension Strings – Mid Tension. Your new strings cost three times as much as my old favorites, and I didn’t want to like them because I didn’t want to have to re-engineer my string budget. I can’t imagine what that will be like!! Product Names. I then picked up my 20 year old 910 and it sounded dead to me. View 50 Per Page. However, these strings are so amazing sounding and so easily played, that i had to take a moment to compliment you on succeeding in producing maybe the finest acoustic guitar string I have ever had the pleasure of playing. Hopefully they prove to be long lasting, but count me in as a fan! Santa Cruz Strings require precise core to wrap ratios and precision fit and finish for unprecedented tolerances of one half of one thousandths of an inch. Recently I purchased this weird Martin AltX guitar because I wanted a guitar that was unaffected by low humidity here in Montana, a guitar I could keep out of the case and pick up and play anytime. They are truly amazing!! The sound is the best so far. They are truly amazing!! – Steve S. I just wanted to let you know that I recently purchased a set of Santa Cruz Parabolic Mid Tension strings (from Chicago Music Exchange) for my Taylor 317e and all I can say is I have found the “Holy Grail” of guitar strings. I usually use John Pearce 80/20 lights on this guitar and I’m very happy with them. Coming Soon Coming Soon. I put your low tension parabolic set on my Taylor 714ce on 10/6/17 to test its longevity, intonation, and ability to keep in tune. Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension guitar strings have a steel, hexagonal core (nickel- and lead-free), a Phosphor Bronze wrap and are treated with a “micro-coating” to extend the life of the string, but in an unusual way: the core and wrap are treated separately to minimize the feeling of “slickness” typical of most coated strings. I’m also a finger style player using nails and flesh no picks or thumb pics. When it comes to strings, it’s all about tension. It’s easy to pick up the vibe that the strings are designed specifically for Santa Cruz guitars, but they sent us a few sets without any accompanying guitars, so we tried ’em out on a couple of handy instruments we have that just happened to be due for a string change (a maple 00 and a Cuban mahogany slope-shouldered dreadnought, both 24.5″ scale, with Engelmann spruce tops). I put them on my “beater” seagull S6, which always had woolly muffled bass. I can’t believe how good these strings are. – Darin Ames 8/24/18. “Overall, I think they have a nice warm, breathy tone.” [Eric’s personal 00-Skye is cocobolo and Italian spruce, and he’s one of the aforementioned free-thinkers who has opted for the “mid tension” set. String tension is determined by its core to wrap ratio, which can vary greatly among manufacturers. They are also available via subscription, which is a neat little twist (subscriptions include free shipping and “each delivery includes a goodie from SCGC”). FREE SHIPPING On All Strymon Pedals! Hand voiced and tuned for a sophistication of sound that you won’t outgrow. Santa Cruz D12. I normally need to change strings every 2 to 3 weeks to keep the tone i like. Very complementary to the Clementine. Hats off to all involved in the SCGC string project. My wife who has been listening to me for 48 years came into the room and for the first time declared that the SCGC strings made a definitely different and more beautiful sound on both the guitars. Forgot to mention that– good job on those!! I’ve always found strings that I like the best on any of my guitars, but it takes time and in a lot of cases I still feel like I’m settling in a sense. I remembered seeing them on Tony Polecastro’s site. So I took a punt and bought some. Thank you for bringing this wonderful product to market!!! Thanks for everything you do. Please pass on my praise to the appropriate parties involved in this venture. I had used Thomastik Infeld for years and your parabolics are now my go to strings!!! The Elixir HD lights on it were last changed in August 2018 so well overdue for a change out. Santa Cruz doesn’t mention scale length in their official materials, but they told us that the “mid tension” strings may be more suitable for short-scale (sub-25″) instruments. I can’t wait to try these strings on my TR. I put the 00-SKYE down and nocked a couple items off my “to do.” list. They last forever and they bring out the best in those guitars. Thanks for listening. And I swear it’s easier to tune, and tune more accurately, than with the other strings. Most notable switching from G to Cadd9. Warm and fat tone, to my ear, and they certainly feel great too. I’m going to test the other ones out this week….. Now the sound, rich, harmonic, sustaining, chimey, harmonic over tones from the brass slide….end result….never putting a different brand of string on the reso again, I’m done..friend for life. I have had three sets now, and they are indeed something different. The second impression is how balanced each string’s notes articulate and blend with all of the other strings and notes. Easier on my hand without losing any discernible tone at all. Chords sound fuller, increased sustain, more alive, with unbelievable clarity. State of the art metallurgy and micro-coating assures long life by preventing corrosive moisture from contacting the core of these nickel and lead-free strings. Also, I don’t know if I am playing more carefully or the acoustic squeak has subsided but I don’t seem to notice it anymore. The bass response in particular has improved and it no longer sounds “thuddy”. – Curt Bean 10/9/20, I am 73 years old and have played all styles of guitar for 65 years Including 15 years professionally. I don’t know too much about the theory behind different tensions and everything so I can’t really comment on that, but concerning the general tone of the guitar, just WOW! I can’t tell you how impressed I’m with them but if you could see my smile….. Next to the Taylors. Are they worth the price? What an improvement. I usually don’t provide a lot of feedback but I am so impressed. These calculated tensions determine the optimal relative volume between strings, or EQ, for your instrument. I realized in some moment of really bad judgement that I’d put 10’s on my resonator, I tried to make like I didn’t notice how lifeless the thing sounded… I replaced them with SCGC Med tension….from the first string winding on I could tell a noticeable difference in the pressure and compression of the cone, like there wasn’t any…… with all my EJ16-17 years, I remember hearing the cone crunch and crackle as the sting tuned up, there was nothing with the SCGC’s…huh…what’s different…tension….all six strings in place. Santa Cruz Strings are engineered to do what others cannot, to put the exact tension on each individual string to create the appropriate download pressure. I placed the medium tension set on my Santa Cruz 1934D. I listen to the bell tone and it was there in spades. Check out Santa Cruz Guitar’s Innovative Parabolic Tension Strings at Winter NAMM 2018 In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Richard Hoover, founder of Santa Cruz Guitar Company, explains their uniquely designed Parabolic Tension Strings. I will be ordering a set of low tensions for my maple and red Adirondack spruce Claxton EM today. I have never taken the time to write to a manufacturer regarding the quality of their product. Acclimation same as above set. I didn’t like it. The neck is warped a little, so when it was re fretted by Billy Penn of 300 Guitars in toms river, he set the new frets level with the string action, so it plays “pretty well.” This week I put your new strings on it, low tension… now, with those on, the guitar has come alive, the sound is so rich, your strings bring out the best of this instrument. Right out of the box they sound broken in and I don’t hear strings at all. Like Tweet Pin it Fancy +1 Email. Observations: 1. Still freaking amazing! I had lowered the action too much and the Mediums make it feel better and the sound makes me all emotional :-)! – Gary L. WOW! Thanks and keep up the good work. Played them back and forth against the Voyage Air and then changed the K24CE and 614CE over. I thought they sounded very nice on my OM-28. I’ve subscribed for regular delivery and look forward to many years of enjoyment with your product. They are expensive, but so far seem worth it. 2,302 916 3. Santa Cruz Strings require precise core to wrap ratios and precision fit and finish for unprecedented tolerances of one half of one thousandths of an inch. I feel like a have a new guitar! These calculated tensions determine the optimal relative volume between strings, or EQ, for your instrument. They suggested these strings from you guys. Nothing is better than new strings on an acoustic I change strings regularly on my guitars and am not a fan of dead strings. This new Santa Cruz set will get the vote if they last as long with the sound they currently have, that the Monel’s had lasted up to that point. I’m looking forward to changing to the medium tension set, as I suspect they will sound even better (at least louder). – Denny Holtzapple 1/1/19, This is my first experience with your strings and I now have 2 SC sets on my 2 favorite guitars and completely loving the sound and feel. rockawayrocks. – Mark Stevens 12/9/19, I’ve been using your Low Tension Parabolic Strings on my Collings guitars for a couple of years now. Put this set on my ‘69 D28. Easier on my hand without losing any discernible tone at all. The pressure is more equal and even across all strings than normal strings like EJ-16 and EJ-17 by D’Addario. SCGC, therefore, sought out the wisdom of their friends and colleagues within the audiological sciences to collaborate on a new design that will fully drive Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s complex acoustic tone. Coming Soon. – Dan Frechette, Having now played with your strings for about a week now, I am very impressed with the wonderful sound they generate. –, I’ve been playing a lot of electric guitar lately, set up with 9’s. Get four issues of the keepsake Fretboard Journal for just $44. Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension guitar strings have a steel, hexagonal core (nickel- and lead-free), a Phosphor Bronze wrap and are treated with a “micro-coating” to extend the life of the string, but in an unusual way: the core and wrap are treated separately to minimize the feeling of “slickness” typical of most coated strings. Everything is so much better! I shall be recommending them to all my colleagues. My D-PW with the Medium Tension strings sound simply amazing! They exhibited a consistent tone across both guitars, to the point of being almost indistinguishable, counterbalancing some of the brightness you’d expect from maple and the depth typical of mahogany. They also mentioned that they have customers with smaller-bodied guitars who’ve been very happy with the “mid tension” strings on their instruments. I believe you have customers for life. Over the past 20 years I have tried most brands of strings, don’t like coated strings and usually end up back with Pearce or d’addario ej16’s strings. – Bobby S. I got the strings yesterday. Your new strings cost three times as much as my old favorites, and I didn’t want to like them because I didn’t want to have to re-engineer my string budget. – Alex Walsh 5/10/19, Just wanted to let you know I’ve been using these strings for about a month and they are hands down the best I have ever used. They have been on my guitar now 5 days and still sound very fresh, I’ve tried to play every day after work. WOW – they are great – play very well, sound great and have wonderful balance across all strings. – Brad Bachrach 1/15/20, I just wanted to drop you a note regarding your low tension Santa Cruz Strings. The fit and finish of these strings was spot on – they are clearly well-designed and well-made. I put the 00-SKYE down and nocked a couple items off my “to do.” list. They're advertised as either low or medium tension strings. We are thrilled to have Santa Cruz as the premier … – John Swope, Lutz, Florida, Just strung up my Huss & Dalton OOSP with your low tension strings, and it’s never sounded better. Thank you –, I placed the low tension set on my Santa Cruz 35th Anniversary Cowgirl Guitar. I found I had to dig into a little harder to form a solid chord and strum a lot lighter or the volume and resonance became a little too large and overpowering. I have a vintage Martin 00-18 and I was at Sylvan Music today despairing over buying another “big” brand of strings I usually become disappointed in within a few days. Job well done! Pliability is better also. They are made of round steel cores, wound with phosphor bronze, and a proprietary micro-coating. Then I was at a guitar show in Melbourne, and saw some of your parabolic tension strings. – Dan Griffith, I should have said, too– I really really like the strings. These are a big improvement and I plan to continue using them on this guitar and will try them on a couple of my other guitars as well. So I decided to try the Santa Cruz strings on my 916ce. – David Cross, I started with the low tension set and very much enjoy how they sound…and feel! This guitar just sings! Santa Cruz Strings require precise core to wrap ratios and precision fit and finish for unprecedented tolerances of one half of one thousandths of … Fourth, I noticed that these coated strings are not forgiving of sloppy fingerings and can squeak like uncoated strings. I realized in some moment of really bad judgement that I’d put 10’s on my resonator, I tried to make like I didn’t notice how lifeless the thing sounded… I replaced them with SCGC Med tension….from the first string winding on I could tell a noticeable difference in the pressure and compression of the cone, like there wasn’t any…… with all my EJ16-17 years, I remember hearing the cone crunch and crackle as the sting tuned up, there was nothing with the SCGC’s…huh…what’s different…tension….all six strings in place. Santa Cruz Strings are engineered to do what others cannot, to put the exact tension on each individual string to create the appropriate download pressure. Santa Cruz Strings are engineered to do what others cannot, to put the exact tension on each individual string to create the appropriate download pressure. – Jeff Ward 3/25/19, I am sending a note to give you feedback on the Parabolic tension strings. I use your low tension strings on my Adi topped Lowden because they bring out the best from this instrument. It really sounds like I have a new guitar, not just new strings. I put medium tension parabolic strings on my Santa Cruz D a couple days ago and I can really tell a difference! Santa Cruz Strings are engineered to do what others cannot, to put the exact tension on each individual string to create the appropriate download pressure. Hoyt. I change strings regularly and have used all sorts of high quality makes but yours are obviously better than the others. Well I’m almost 64 years old and have been playing guitar since i was 10. Registered Member. I play mostly fingerstyle, and the first thing I noticed was how even the feel was from string to string. – Bill Jar 9/20/10, I own an Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45me. They replaced two week old Elixir Nanoweb .012 – .056 Phosphor Bronze. –, “I bought a set of SCGC mid-tension parabolic strings for my 2010 Vintage Jumbo. I have no idea how long they will last, but I know I love the improvement in tone and feel already. Santa Cruz Strings are engineered to do what others cannot, to put the exact tension on each individual string to create the appropriate download pressure. We stock several models at all times, but given the wide range of models and dozens of available custom shop options, many players like to curate their own selections. All in all, equal if not better to the sets I took off. Perhaps that’s true in part – but these strings have brought balance and that “wet tone” that was missing in my 34D. I’ve had a long day and have to go to bed but can’t wait to wake up tomorrow and play it again. – David Ross, A month on and the strings still really sound good. Post Feb 22, 2019 #2 2019-02-22T04:30. I have since bought several more sets, put them on my three acoustic guitars and just placed an order from your website. not a peep from the cone. Now the sound, rich, harmonic, sustaining, chimey, harmonic over tones from the brass slide….end result….never putting a different brand of string on the reso again, I’m done..friend for life. Best Regards – Craig Lemieux. I placed the medium tension set on my Santa Cruz 1934D. SCGS are the real deal. I can’t get over it. I removed Elixir lights 80-20 nano. MAN, OH MAN!! While gauge is simply the measurement of the string’s diameter, the tension of a string determines its relative volume to the other strings (EQ). These strings are awesome. Country superstar Brad Paisley even stated that he's 'never picked up a Santa Cruz that wasn’t magical'. I am amazed by the difference these strings have made. I put them on right away and was extremely impressed, I was looking for a more even feel across the fretboard as I noticed standard medium sets were more difficult to play on the inner strings in the middle area of neck. Thanks again. I am impressed, especially since I have excellent hearing and am very picky about tone and intonation. Hoyt. I am amazed by the difference these strings have made. My other strings sounded “thin” or “plinky” compared to these, especially in the higher strings. Although Santa Cruz strings are double the usually price for quality strings, they are clearly better engineered strings. –, I put this on my (gasp) Martin 12 fret D and I’m in love! They arrived yesterday and I strung up my best Brozman, Old Number 6585, the one with the most beautiful voice, and I said, “There; I dare you to sound better just because it says Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension Strings on the package.” And I played it, and it sounded better! Your strings are living up to everything I’ve heard about and I’m thinking they’re becoming my “go to” strings not only for their quality but because of your outstanding service for me. Fourth, I noticed that these coated strings are not forgiving of sloppy fingerings and can squeak like uncoated strings. Is resonance a term for this? 54 24. These strings transformed my guitar. – Guy, I tried the strings and all I can say is wow! Santa Cruz. WOW! I have been playing acoustic guitar badly for close to 50 years and i have tried every string imaginable. The Santa Cruz tagline proclaims “tension means everything,” eschewing the notion of classifying guitar strings by gauge, claiming that the strings are engineered with a focus on balanced tone and volume across the spectrum. I didn’t think that was possible – this guitar has a gorgeous voice, and I’d have sworn it couldn’t get any better with just a string change. All gone. Cheers! I love them. Not with these. Fifth impression is that each note on all strings is more “rounded” and whole, not metallic or tinny. This is a heavy bluegrass guitar and these strings produce a great amount of warmth, clarity, and sustain that I have not ever experienced on this guitar. These calculated tensions determine the optimal relative volume between strings, or EQ, for your instrument. Attached for your consideration is my Lombard arch top guitar… bought it at the Philly show maybe 10 years ago ( couldn’t leave without it). Quite possibly!!! Chords sound fuller, increased sustain, more alive, with unbelievable clarity. Shop online or in one of our two NorCal locations. THANK YOU!! This project has been a decade in the making; commercially available strings were never able to truly complement the complexity of overtones and sustain that SCGC achieves by individually tap tuning and hand voicing each guitar. – John W. Olver 10/7/20. Built to be Seaworthy by SeaMonster Studios. OK, they're a little more ex-y than regular guitar strings but they do promise to be hi-tech and super-good. I’ve never found a string that sounds this full and beautiful. I’m on my fourth gig with them and they have put up with a lot of punishment and held up wonderfully. I’ve heard ‘best strings ever…’ from several in the acoustic guitar string world. Thanks again! State of the art metallurgy and micro-coating assures long life by preventing corrosive moisture from contacting the core of these nickel and … I was absolutely blown away on 2 fronts:  the installation was different in that the strings came to tone way faster than I was used to, not to mention that they were less lively out of the packaging. Forgot to mention that– good job on those!! – John Crawley 11/24/20, Just got my Santa Cruz strings put on a Stonebridge OM…I always put what I assume are the best strings I can, but only Santa Cruz strings from now on…definitely worth the extra $$. #2 Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension Acoustic Guitar Strings Mid Tension. Then I pick up the guitar again and started playing some pieces I am working on. The G,D,A, and low E strings have ALWAYS kept in tune since every last playing session! The tone can only be described as unbelievable! Norman Bean 11/29/20, I’m loving your Santa Cruz strings. To my shame I had never heard of Santa Cruz before, but I've since discovered a friend of mine has one of their guitars. ..   – Russell Lewis, I have never had strings last this long while still sounding so good in my 45 years of  playing acoustic guitar. I listen to the bell tone and it was there in spades. Best Regards –, I have never had strings last this long while still sounding so good in my 45 years of  playing acoustic guitar. –, While I believe there is no guitar builder on planet earth as gifted as Mr. Hoover (and crew), I must admit that I believed the SCGC strings would disappoint me like all the other strings before. Now it sounds like a $2000 Taylor, even response bass mid treble. I put these strings on tonight and was absolutely delighted with them. 54 24. Several times, I had to just stop as the SKYE sung like I had never heard before!! –, I started with the low tension set and very much enjoy how they sound…and feel! There is no bass or treble or midrange bias. The first impression once tuned up to pitch was the feel when fretting with my right hand fingers. Santa Cruz offers these strings in Low and Mid Tension sets ($18) and also offers an innovative direct subscription program. I did listen for the EQ improvement – volume between strings – and I do think it was attained in this set. They respond well to the heavy bluegrass picking style as well as light picking also. I have had three sets now, and they are indeed something different. – Steve Greenberg 3/17/19. Registered Member. Rebels and free-thinkers, no doubt. Hats off to all involved in the SCGC string project. I will be using your strings from now on. In short, WOW!!! Anyone use them? Thanks!!!! Coming Soon Santa Cruz. I want to order a few sets as soon as you have them! Until a few days ago I used D’Addario strings almost exclusively. A very rapid acclimation from brassy newness of playing upon first tune up for about 20 minutes – to the following morning; that was all it took. Thanks for being innovative and for being the real deal. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Mentre il calibro rappresenta solo il diametro esterno della corda, la tensione influisce sul suo volume (EQ).La tensione delle corde è determinata dal rapporto dimensionale tra il nucleo e il rivestimento, che può variare anche di molto tra un produttore e l'altro.Questo differenza di tensione può dare luogo a notevoli differenze di volume ed … My chords are more unique. –, I didn’t want to like your new strings. … Then I pick up the guitar again and started playing some pieces I am working on. In my opinion, the difference between this string and all others I have tried is like the difference between a  Sears and Roebuck guitar and a TR. Santa Cruz Strings require precise core to wrap ratios and precision fit and finish for unprecedented tolerances of one half of one thousandths of … Thank you – Rick Oliveira, I placed the low tension set on my Santa Cruz 35th Anniversary Cowgirl Guitar. I played some scales and riffs but did not initially notice much difference except for more acoustic squeak. Thanks again! I’d forgotten what a great guitar I owned. View Product. The crazy thing is……..the sound at 4 months is not that much different than a new set!! Single note picking with a pick sounds more full, especially higher up on the guitar. The strings are available in either “low tension” or “mid tension,” with the low tension strings recommended for small-bodied guitars (00s, OMs, etc.) – John Frink, I just want to say to Richard Hoover, Bravo for inventing these Low Tension Santa Cruz Guitar Strings. Many thanks for this new design concept. Feel: Good but more squeaky and forces me form the … I am extremely grateful that you have brought this technology to us! They are expensive, but so far seem worth it. Cart The strings have been on this guitar for a bit over FOUR MONTHS now! Santa Cruz Strings are engineered to do what others cannot, to put the exact tension on each individual string to create the appropriate download pressure. I thought it was good before but now know what good is! WOW! I don’t know how I will ever go back to other strings now until these are released! When playing a chord…….the whole guitar sounds unbelievable and every note of that chord is identifiable! The 1st string E & B were ever so slightly flat. –. It takes no extra effort to “pull out” volume from one string to another. Very complementary to the Clementine. It takes no extra effort to “pull out” volume from one string to another. Less boomy while maintaining a low end. MAP/DIRECTIONS Put the medium tension strings on my 2003 Taylor 710ce and what a difference it made, Sound is now warmer, clearer, and sustain is longer. Post Feb 21, 2019 #1 2019-02-21T21:18. For the first time in nearly 2yrs I do not feel that I made a bad investment in purchasing the 34D. Normally I would have another new set on the guitar by now. I’m absolutely in love with them. – Chris Caddy, I didn’t want to like your new strings. I should never be shocked by you guys doing good work, but you’ve done it again! It has never sounded better. This accurately determines the tension/volume of each string to the exact EQ that your guitar was designed for. the onset of this test coincides with this guitar going through a great opening up phase. Several times, I had to just stop as the SKYE sung like I had never heard before!! I just tried Santa Cruz parabolic strings (low tension) on a 000-18 adi and a 00-18 carpathian. So I am loving any and all styles of playing on this guitar at the moment – however leaning heavily on thumping folk and blues fingerstyle. I look forward to the continued experience over the coming months.

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