ALBERT AUGUSTINE Concert Classical Guitar Strings
| Albert Augustine is credited with making the first truly good classical guitar strings for Andres Segovia (photo) in 1947, using war surplus nylon. Since then his guitar string design became the model for a new generation of strings, with ever growing technical advances, but holding on to the qualities that made them good enough for Segovia. Today's AUGUSTINE STRINGS are designed to give you endless possibilities for finding the best string to suit you needs. Augustine offers distinctive combination of bass and treble strings to suit the sensitivity of particular guitar, or the preferences of the guitarist. Augustine's selections can be matched to the needs of the artist or luthier to produce the appropriate mix of bass or treble volume and response to complement the character of the instrument or piece of music. The right selection will make any classical guitar come to life. |
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Breaking the Code. Augustine strings are different from other brands, but once you understand how Augustine strings are identified, it's easy to select the bass and treble combination that's right for you. The secret is to realize there are thee types of bass strings and three types of trebles to consider. It's how these bass and treble string types are combined into sets that make Augustine strings stand out form the crowd.
Bass strings are identified by color names, to distinguish their particular string density. We offer string sets with BLACK, RED, and BLUE bass strings. Black basses are the lightest, Red basses are slightly heavier, and Blue bases are the heaviest. The heavier the bass string, the stronger the response and volume. All are wound with copper, for a deep and rich bass tone.
Treble strings are identified by tension class and the names Classic, Imperial, and Regal.
Each has its own unique sound qualities.
- Classic trebles have the lowest tension and are the original nylon classical string Albert Augustine created for Andres Segovia in 1947. They were an instant success with Segovia, and played an important part in the growing popularity of classical guitar in the United States. The new generation of classical and concert guitarists found the Augustine Classics allowed them to recreate the Segovia sound.
- Imperial treble strings are made with a modern polymer and designed for medium tension, just a little higher tension than Classics, for a responsive action and feel.
- Regal trebles are also made with the new and unique polymer, but are designed for the highest tension.
Light, medium, or heavy bass strings are mixed with low, medium, or high tension treble strings to create the distinctive Augustine string set designations. Each set has its own voice and playing characteristics.
It's a matter of deciding if you want more or less bass, and more or less treble. Varying the bass and treble string tensions allows tailoring of the resulting tone to match the instrument or musician's preference.
Artists who play Albert Augustine classical guitar strings:
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LILY AFSHAR Lily Afshar is a professor of classical guitar at University of Memphis, as well as a renowned performer and recording artist. She is regarded as a breath of fresh air in the world of classical guitar. Her solo, chamber, and concert appearances combined with her adventurous recordings have earned her the status of "one of the world's foremost classical guitarists". The Washington Post described her onstage performances as "remarkable, impeccable." Her exciting concert programs earned her an active schedule of appearances in the US and around the world. You can learn more about Lily at her official website: www.Lilyafshar.com.
Lily plays a 1992 Thomas Humphrey Millennium cedar top guitar strung with Augustine Red basses and Regal trebles. She says, "I like the tension of the strings and the way they feel under my fingers. I use the Regal trebles because they are always in tune."
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ELIOT FISK, the last direct pupil of Andrea Segovia. One of the most exciting and creative musicians of our time, he is known for his adventurous repertoire and willingness to take classical music into unusual venues, to bring it before more and more people. A creative innovator linked to the great romantic tradition of the past, Eliot Fisk is one of the most exciting and unique artists before the public today. He has transformed the repertoire of the classical guitar through his ground breaking transcriptions of the works of the Bach, Scarlatti, Haydn, Mozart, Paganini, and many other classical masters. He also ventures into flamenco, jazz, and world music styles with ease and classical precision.
Called by one New York Times headline ''Fiery Missionary to the Unconverted," Eliot Fisk devotes considerable energy to teaching. He is a professor at the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg in Austria, where he teaches in five different languages, and in Boston at the New England Conservatory.
Eliot Fisk is the founder and director of the Boston Guitar Fest, held every June at the New England Conservatory. This workshop is dedicated to the exploration of new technical and musical possibilities for the guitar.
His strings: Augustine Regal Blue.
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