Detail 01
Extra high tension
Highest pull of the Savarez tension range: louder and more responsive to hard picking, but stiffer to fret and bend.
Product detailSKU #1274115046425
Savarez520J Yellow Card Rectified Nylons Traditional Basses Extra High Tension Guitar String Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Savarez Yellow Card: extra-high-tension nylon classical set with rectified trebles and traditional wound basses, for players who want maximum drive and volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical players pushing for volume in a room without amplification
- Flamenco and hard right-hand attack that overdrives lighter sets
- Guitars that sound loose or flabby with normal tension strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — extra high tension is tight and hard on the fingertips
- Older or lightly built guitars that may not tolerate the added pull
- Steel-string or ball-end bridge instruments
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rectified nylon trebles
Ground to a precise diameter after extrusion, so intonation and string-to-string balance are more consistent.
Detail 03
Traditional basses
Standard wound construction rather than a coated or composite core, giving a conventional classical bass voice.
Detail 04
Nylon, tie-block set
For classical and flamenco guitars only; the bridge must accept tied strings.
Detail 05
Yellow Card designation
Savarez's colour code for this tension and construction, useful for reordering the exact same set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Extra high tension raises action and increases neck pull — check relief after fitting
- 02Not for guitars with existing top or bridge damage
- 03Requires tie-block bridge; no ball ends included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is extra high tension too much for my guitar?
A healthy, well-built classical guitar handles it. If your instrument is old, lightly braced, or has a lifting bridge, choose a lower tension instead.
02What does rectified mean?
The nylon trebles are ground to an exact diameter after being made. That improves consistency between strings and helps intonation up the neck.
03Will these be harder to play?
Yes. Higher tension means more finger pressure to fret and more resistance under the right hand. You gain volume and attack in return.
04Do they fit a ukulele or steel-string?
No. This is a six-string classical guitar set sized for a nylon-string instrument with a tie-block bridge.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
