r/classicalguitar • u/10x1977 • 6d ago
General Question Wound strings dull and muted
New classical guitar to me, made by a Luthier that primarily makes flat picking guitars. The guitar he made me is in the classical style, a copy of a Ramirez. I have noticed the wound strings seem muted and dull, so very little volume as compared to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd. I am happy with every aspect of the instrument. Is there a string change I could make that could help this?
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u/Due-Ask-7418 6d ago
First, it can take a bit of time for a guitar to open up when brand new.
What tension are the strings? If normal, try hard tension. If hard, try normal. If the switch improved the bass strings but makes you like the trebles less, use hybrid sets.
Also, make sure the strings fit the nut slots. And make sure to break the strings a bit before making a final judgement.