Aquila 186C 3 HIGH STRINGS SUPER NYLGUT
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The Ambra Character: Rediscovering the Soul of Vintage Classical Guitars
The Aquila 186C (3 treble strings) come from the Ambra 900 set, a series designed to closely approximate the sound and feel of gut strings. On a vintage classical guitar, these treble strings in Super Nylgut emphasize a quick response, natural articulation, and balanced projection, particularly appreciated for traditional repertoire and 20th-century instruments.
A Relevant Choice for "Vintage" Instruments and Nuanced Playing
If you play a vintage classical guitar or an instrument with a well-defined character, this set of 3 unwound treble strings is ideal for restoring coherence to the treble register without altering the guitar's identity. The Normal tension favors comfort, intonation, and control, whether you are working on dynamics, right-hand accents, or expressive vibrato.
Technical specifications
| Category | Classical single string | Spun | unfiled |
| Draw | Normal | Material | Super Nylgut |
| Nbr of strings | 3 | ||
| Winding | unwound | Tension | Normal |
Questions frequently asked
Are the Aquila 186C suitable for a vintage classical guitar?
These three treble strings come from the Ambra 900 set, designed for vintage classical guitars. The Super Nylgut material aims for a quick response and natural articulation on instruments with a vintage character.
Do the 186C replace the three treble strings of a classical set?
The package includes 3 unwrapped treble strings only. It does not include the wound bass strings of a full set.
What is the material of the Aquila 186C treble strings?
They are made using Super Nylgut, a material used here to approximate the sound and feel of gut.
What gauge do these classical guitar strings offer?
The gauge is Normal tension. This tension promotes comfort, tuning stability, and dynamic control. It suits right hand finger pressure work and allows expressive vibrato.
Are these strings wound?
The 3 strings provided are unwound, consistent with their function as treble strings for classical guitar.



