Savarez - 501CJ New Cristal 1e Blue

The first string of a classical guitar exposes the melodic line: the slightest defect in the material can be heard. The transparent nylon of the Savarez 501CJ New Cristal transmits the vibration without opacity - the resulting transparent tone lets the harmonics pass through in all their clarity, without any veil on the attack or parasitic colouration in the sustain. The characteristic clear sound of this series is due precisely to the molecular homogeneity of this nylon, which vibrates evenly over the entire vibrating length.

The high tension of this first string stabilises the transverse vibration from the first touch of the finger or fingernail: the string yields less under pressure, which translates into precise intonation even in the high position. For a guitarist whose right-hand fingerboard is straightforward and strong, this rigidity is an ally - it converts the energy of the attack into sound projection rather than pitch deviation.

The 501CJ is sold individually, as part of a reorder-by-pack approach that targets the replacement of the first string only, without committing to a complete set. Its blue identification in the New Cristal range makes it easy to find among the other Savarez references. Naturally, it can be combined with Cantiga basses to create a complete set with high tension on a classical guitar.