Aquila pioneers new classical string tech

Aquila has added to its string range with new additions to its Red Series and new packs designed for alternative tunings for classical guitar. 

The Guilele Red Series replicate the properties of Aquila’s Red Series for ukulele. By working on the string density adding metal powder to the strings they are designed to deliver an alternative to Fluorocarbon strings.

Previously, it was necessary to increase a string’s gauge to reach lower frequencies. But increasing the string’s diameter also increases the internal dampening. That makes the string less bright, less responsive and more muffled – the thicker the string, the duller the sound. Aquila’s new approach changes the specific weight of the material, increasing it progressively to leave the gauges almost unchanged.

The strings also maintain their intonation better (because thicker strings need to be fretted harder, pulling them farther out of tune).

In addition, the firm has released string packs for classical guitars in A and G tunings and a a Kids Educational Ukulele Strings set which are coloured for educational purposes and launched into the educational sector.

All the other products are available upon request through the usual AQUILA’s dealer networks.