Savarez
510AJP Alliance Cantiga Premium
High Tension
Classical Guitar Strings

I've been using Cantiga Alliance hight tension for several years. They are consistently the best quality carbon strings. Xguitar offers an exceptionally good price. Since I change strings every 4-5 weeks so total costs do matter. They are exceptionally good strings for practice and small venue recitals. The basses are clear with good tone separation while the carbon trebles are bright with beautiful overtones. The set is balanced with good volume. They tend to sound better with certain guitars as in my case (2019 Jereon Hilhorst grand concert cd/zir, 2013 Robert Ruck cd/br, and 2024 Turkowiak luthier custom double top cd/coco). They last for about 4-5 weeks and then the bases gradually become dull (as do all guitar strings). The carbon trebles take 72 hours of stretching before settling in tune while the basses takes aobut 36 hours. For large concerts or concerto works, their volume is bit shy without amplification whereas the Hannabach 1869 high tension set will perform better (but the Hannabach costs 4 times more). Overall, the Savarez Cantiga Alliance is exceptional in value and quality at a reasonable price.

Tension was high making it difficult to play some chords or long stretches. Tone was good but not worth the extra tension. Will not purchase again.

I like these strings! Slightly warmer than my usual high tension carbon Corum set, these offer the same longevity, and the price premium isn't significant. I will no doubt buy them again!