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Augustine Imperial High Tension Crystal Nylon Guitar Strings - 1 Set

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About this item

  • One set of classical guitar strings
  • Medium tension crystal nylon trebles
  • High tension silver basses
  • Produced in New York by the manufacturer of the original nylon guitar string
  • Crisp. Powerful. Clear.



Product Description

Augustine Imperial High Tension

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The Original Nylon Guitar String - Made in New York since 1947.

Augustine Strings produced the world's first nylon guitar string, shaping guitar history and becoming the string of choice for the world's greatest concert artists. Today, Augustine provides a range of string combinations that will help every guitarist find their voice.

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The First Choice of Incredible Artists

Augustine Strings boasts the most diverse and talented roster of endorsing artists and luthiers. These are the players who define the art of the guitar.

Albert & Andres (Color)

Augustine's History is Guitar History

Augustine Strings' legacy of innovation began over 75 years ago when our founder, Albert Augustine, successfully created the first nylon guitar string at the request of legendary Spanish classical guitarist, Andrés Segovia.

As the inventor and producer of the gold standard of nylon guitar strings, Augustine continues to advance the sonic possibilities of our instrument today with the introduction of the crystal nylon Imperial and Regal lines and the fluorocarbon Paragon sets - all strings of the highest quality, made in the USA, and designed to offer guitarists a full range of options to bring out the best sound and playability from their instrument.

Augustine Imperial

Crystal nylon represents the evolution of Albert Augustine's original nylon formula. Imperial trebles offer the tonal benefits of Crystal nylon at a lower tension for players with a lighter touch.

Imperial Series

Regal Series

Classic Series

Paragon Series


Carl C. Ferre-lang
2025-09-05 14:42:41
I really only used low tension strings before playing a guitar with Savarez Corum Cristals.. Not a particularly good guitar, but it sounded amazing! I didn't understand how much of a difference trebles can make. I love those Savarez strings but i generally buy these more as they are usually less expensive. For anyone with a super warm instrument or a crossover that just seems too quiet... High Tension strings are a nice place to start. I had used HT D'addario strings at one point but I've never been super impressed with neither them nor the low tension D'addario strings. The g is always flabby on my guitar. Even the Augustine blacks perform better for me. I haven't tried the Regal trebles on my own guitar, but i played them on a friend's instrument and didn't like them more than Imperials. I'll have to report back. One issue with Augustine strings is always the basses. I put a set of Imperials on with the Red Basses and, two weeks later, there is already substantial wear around the frets.. I know other guitarists experience this too to varying degrees: a friend of mine usually ends up breaking his d string after a month, so he bought a ton of extra d strings.. Savarez strings just don't seem to have this issue..
Pasigenyo
2025-09-04 12:00:53
I've been playing classical guitar for many decades but have only sparingly tried the Augustine classic sets. I've depended on Savarez strings for a while, apart from the ever reliable and cheaper D'Addario sets. I recently read up on the newer line up of Augustine strings and since I've always been a fan of mixed tension sets (high tension base and normal tension trebles), I decided to try the Imperial Blue set. First thing I noticed is that the diameter of the treble strings are quite bigger than the ones I'm used to, especially compared to carbon strings. I was afraid I would not be able to make these strings sing. However, it did not take me long to get accustomed to them. The strings indeed sing and are one of the best sounding strings I've played. I've had the set on my guitar for over a month now and I play guitar everyday, a lot of times, so I really give these strings a good workout. They have held on and I have not thought about changing them out for a new set just yet. For the price, which is cheaper than a Savarez set, and the sound, I decided to make these strings my primary set from hereon.
Melissa
2025-08-22 14:58:05
Strings are described and half high tension and half medium tension, but are shipped as all high tension. I experienced this once before and knew of the issue before ordering again. Note to seller, when you fix the description, please dont stop selling the set with high tension basses and trebles.
Calidad y sonoridad excelente!
2025-08-08 20:17:01
El producto cumple con las especificaciones. Un producto de gran calidad.
Edward Kelly
2025-07-29 17:52:25
Calido Guitars is the only place I buy my classical strings from. Their fast and very easy to deal with. They always follow up after the purchase, making sure your satisfied. And Augustine strings are the best I've ever used. There are many other good strings. It's a matter of preference.
Mr. Robert Schlifke
2025-07-11 13:50:10
Great nylon strings that are priced right! Thank you!
Jose leon
2025-06-07 14:14:05
Good strings
D. Rogers
2025-06-06 14:58:31
Catalog listed these as light tension but are actually heavy. You can tell if you enlarge image.
Tosho
2025-05-18 19:50:04
cuerdas de nylon de alta calidad excelente sonido y estables de afinación. Me encantaron.
ADAM Pierre
2025-04-10 18:53:18
super cordes!
-Kunde
2025-03-14 13:46:52
Die Saiten klingen auf meiner Hanika Gitarre prima.
カスタマー
2024-11-13 16:07:44
Augustine はピッチが悪くて嫌いでしたが、このインペリアルはとても良いです。安心して使えます。音色はAugustine ならではの魅力があります。
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