strings question for old Aria

[thrush40]

Hi all,

I bought my first nylon string guitar last weekend. It's a 1967 Aria 559 model that recently had the saddle/bridge re-glued and new strings. Seems like a decent player with a straight neck, although I am still getting used to the high action and string spacing. My question has to do with strings. I am interested in brightening the tone a little and wondered which strings might best help in that regard.

I am very well aware that much of one's tone comes from one's fingers and technique! That aside, I'm sure that some strings are brighter than others. I really know nothing about classical guitars and nylons strings, so your suggestions about gauge and brand/type are most appreciated.

I bought this mainly for quiet home practice and travel. It was a craig's list impluse buy. I couldn't find any information about it on the web, so if you know anything about this model, I'm all ears.

Thanks in advance.

[mr. beaumont]

Try some high tension strings (I like Savarez 520 P3's, which have a plastic wound G, but any High Tension string will help--assuming it isn't already strung up with hard tension strings)

Best way to brighten up a nyon string is to grow some nails and use good technique.

[lpdude45]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Best way to brighten up a nyon string is to grow some nails and use good technique.

[ronjazz]

Flamenco string by Hannebach are brighter than most.