Until mid-20th century, Banjos used exclusively gut strings, a material that had been used for thousand of years and that combines excellent promptness of attack with brilliance of timbre – very different, in other words, from modern nylon strings....
This new line of strings represents the next major innovation in bass string technology from Aquila. Improved feel and higher working tension to facilitate all modern techniques such as slap, slide, bridge sound and harmonics. The sound wants...
A unique look and a strong, consistent sound: but why?
Following the natural laws of physics, in order to reach lower frequencies an increase of diameter of the string is needed, but this increase will make the sound quality get worse and worse...
We are proud to present a new version of our bestselling Nylgut® strings: the SUPERNYLGUT® sets. With a fascinating pearl colour and a smooth surface, the strings under the fingers will feel as good as natural wax. They are rather soft, but...
A unique look and a strong, consistent sound: but why?
Following the natural laws of physics, in order to reach lower frequencies an increase of diameter of the string is needed, but this increase will make the sound quality get worse and worse...
SUPERNYLGUT® sets: enjoy your playing with a superb new look and a better sound performance. Aquila is proud to launch the upgraded version of their famous Nylgut® strings: the Supernylgut ukulele strings have a charming natural pearl color...
The Aquila Sugar Series classical guitar string feature treble strings that are made using a bio-plastic derived from sugar-cane. Bass strings are made with a special red-colored protective varnish that not only assures less noise under the...
A unique feeling and a strong, consistent sound. Until now, it was necessary to increase the gauge of a string for it to produce a lower-pitched note. But increasing the string’s diameter also increases internal dampening. That makes the string...
Designed especially for flamenco guitars following the indications of Ruben Diaz (pupil and close collaborator of Paco de Lucia) in these strings feature an extra tension - and with a trasparent look that resembles crystal glass, the Sugar Trebles...
The Alchemia Trebles are made using a recently discovered blend with a plastic material derived from sugar- cane.
With a transparent look, the sound of these strings is clearly brilliant, clean and prompt.
Unlike the Fluorocarbon strings...
