Detail 01
High tension
More resistance under the fingers and more volume, but a firmer stretch and higher action feel than normal tension.
Product detailSKU #1274115046390
Savarez520P1 Plastic Wound Trebles Traditional Basses High Tension Nylon Guitar String Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
High-tension nylon classical set with plastic-wound trebles and traditional basses. For classical players who want the trebles to hold up longer than plain nylon.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical or flamenco players who wear grooves into plain nylon trebles
- Anyone wanting more push and volume from a nylon-string guitar
- Players who prefer a firmer right-hand attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Steel-string acoustics or electrics — nylon sets do not fit those
- Players who want a soft, low-effort left hand
- Beginners still building finger strength
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
Plastic wound trebles
The treble strings are wound rather than plain, which changes surface texture and how quickly nail wear shows.
Detail 03
Traditional basses
Savarez's standard wound bass construction, the conventional voicing rather than their newer bass formulations.
Detail 04
Nylon set
Made for classical and flamenco guitars only. Nylon needs a bridge and neck built for it.
Detail 05
Full six-string set
Trebles and basses come together, so you are replacing the whole guitar at once rather than topping up.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01High tension raises string pull; older or lightly built guitars may not want it
- 02Nylon stretches for several days — expect repeated retuning after installation
- 03Classical bridges usually need tie-on ends, not ball ends
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put these on a steel-string acoustic?
No. Nylon sets belong on classical or flamenco guitars. A steel-string is braced and set up for steel and will not work with them.
02How long until they hold tune?
Nylon keeps stretching well past the first day. Plan on two or three days of frequent retuning before the set settles.
03What does high tension actually change?
More resistance under the right hand and more volume and projection, at the cost of a stiffer feel and slightly higher action.
04Are wound trebles harder on the nails?
They have a textured surface rather than the smooth face of plain nylon, so the feel against the nail differs. Some players prefer it, some do not.
