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Hey, I've looked around on the internet a bit to answer my question,
but couldn't find it.
I don't know anything about nylon string gauges, tensions, etc.
Do they even come in gauges?
I've got a set of Savarez super high tension,
and don't know what gauge they are.
Are they harder to play, like larger gauge, more tension on the guitar, what?
Thanks.

Hi Alan,

Try the following link:
http://store.daddario.com/category/1460 ... al_Tension

Also check out the other strings on the site.

Joe

Higher tension strings are not, necessarily, bigger, but they definitely increase the pull on the top. Generally the difference between tensions, like from medium to high, is not a big jump, within a brand. Something like 3 to 5%. However, brand to brand there can be big differences. For instance, Hannabach medium tension strings are higher tension than D'Addario high tension strings. The higher the tension the harder to play and the harder the feel to the string. There have also been some theories that higher tension strings actually may limit the motion of the top, thereby, reducing the output of the instrument if it's lightly built. The average, reasonably built classical guitar usually responds well to medium strings, and mediums will give you much more dynamic range than higher tensions. Some players mix strings and tensions to get what they like. I know one who uses about four different types of strings for each guitar. He buys singles.

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Thanks guys.
Now it makes sense.

Thanks guys.
Now it makes sense.

Lots of folks including dealers and players want to hear a classical with D'addario Pro Arte normal tension. Kind of a reducing the variables thing. But a nylon string guitar can sound different with different brands, tensions, or string material (nylon vs composite). I usually try out several kinds of strings on each guitar to get to what sounds good. In time I have found a few kinds of strings that just do not do a guitar justice and a few brands and specific tensions that usually work. Often I have one brand bases and another for trebles when the guitar is sent out.

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Gage is only a good comparison if the strings are the same specific gravity. For example, D'dario adds to some classical sets a duplicate 'g' string made of a more dense material. It is much smaller diameter. Maybe it is part fluorocarbon.