Rosette Diamond Secure Classical Guitar String Ties/New Low Profile Bridge Beads

I have several guitars of various makes and models and styles. I decided I wanted a classical, so I bought a Cordoba Luthier Series C-10 Classical guitar. The guitar arrived in good condition and sounded very nice. However, this was short lived. Not even 2 weeks later the guitar was in its stand and I heard a 'pop!'. The low E string had unraveled just above the bridge. I figured that maybe the guitar had been shipped with old strings on it. I'm new to classical guitars, so I was somewhat shocked at how primitive the method of restringing was...tying a knot and then adding significant tension on an expensive guitar seems strange to me. But you do what you have to do I guess. I bought some new strings and looked at YT videos on changing strings, and while the process still seemed archaic, I was able to accomplish it. But 3 weeks later and "Pop!" the E string unraveled again. I'm guessing that there's some sort of small burr or rough spot in the bridge which is slowly cutting the string. Considering the price of the guitar, I was pretty disappointed to say the least. That's when I found the Rosette Diamond Secure Classical Guitar String Ties on Amazon. A few of the reviews I've read complain that you still have to tie the strings...which is sorta true. However, you don't have tie the string over the bridge anymore (which is a clumsy endeavor, for me at least). This is like adding a Ball End (the end of an acoustic guitar string which keeps the string from slipping through the bridge). You tie the strings to the String Ties, run the other end of the string through the bridge, and tie them to the tuning pegs. That's it. These make changing strings WAY WAY WAY faster and easier. I haven't experienced any string slippage (make sure you double knot the high E). Plus no more scraping the crap out of the face of the bridge by tying strings the old way. Basically, these allow you to string your classical just like you do with your acoustics. As for the unraveling E string I was experiencing, it's been 6-8 months since I bought these and I haven't had a single issue. The ease of stringing your classical guitar makes these a no brainer even if you don't have the unraveling problem that I did. My only knock on them is that for what they really are, they're a bit pricy. But not obscenely so. I wold definitely recommend these.

These beads are a superb addition to any classical guitar. By replacing standard methods of tying strings, the beads make changing strings much easier and faster while reducing wear and tear on the tie block. They can be used with virtually any classical guitar strings or type of bridge. In addition, when used with a standard six-hole bridge, the beads increase the break angle between the tie block and saddle to a similar degree as achieved with a twelve-hole bridge. The beads are well designed, small, lightweight, reasonably priced, and aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommended!

I love the concept of these. I bought this to replace a different and larger set by a different company. These are very minimal which I like, and blends nicely next to an ebony bridge. The production is a bit lacking. The material feels a bit coarse/unfinished like a 3D printing material. Two of the beads had blocked holes that I had to dig open with a needle. Once that was fixed, installation was an easy to setup. They included a spare bead, so 7 total we're in the package. As long as they hold up over a year, then I'd recommend them.

I really like these as they make my guitar (and ukulele) look really nice and clean. I must like them as this is the third time I've purchased some.

The string holes on the bridge of my 1965 Jose Ramirez have grown huge due to decades of string abrasion. I had to stop using traditional string ties in order to preserve the last few millimeters of rosewood! I’ve used jade, bone and wood beads I found at bead stores with good results: tie a knot and thread it through the bead hole and you’re done. However, my old Ramirez is so worn even smoothly contoured beads were eating into and enlarging the string holes. So I gave the Rosette Diamond BridgeBeads a go, and I’m glad I did. At first appearance they’re underwhelming compared to the jade and bone beads I’m used to. In fact, they’re really unsightly when installed against the rosewood and cedar of my old guitar. Once I got over the cheap plastic styling, I must say this product works very well indeed: easy to thread the string and lock under the loop, faster to install than a traditional tie or knot, secure and no change in sound. However, the most significant improvement for my old Ramirez is the large flat gasket like design distributes the string tension across a much larger area surrounding the string hole, thereby reducing wear and abrasion. In a perfect world the Rosette Diamond BridgeBeads would be thinner and made of rosewood rather than plastic, blending in with the instrument. I won’t be installing Rosette Diamond BridgeBeads on my newer instruments as I’m happy with my smaller jade and bone beads. However, I consider the Rosette Diamond BridgeBeads a life saving surgery for my old friend, extending the life of my ’65 Ramirez for many more years. So not a perfect product but a darn good one and just what the doctor ordered.

I used these string ties to tie the strings in a Yamaha classical guitar. Some of the advantages that I found are listed below. 1) the string ties are very easy to use for experienced guitar players and beginners. I have changed strings for more than two decades and can tell that this makes the whole process easier. 2) shorten the amount of time to replace the strings 3) slightly improve the clarity of the sound. 4) do not leave marks on the bridge 5) give the classic guitar a nice and clean look

These are very sturdy and hold up well. You might consider printing a set on a 3D printer for no cost, they also don’t break. Avoid the cheap ones as the crack with frequency.

These are great. A friend of mine put new strings on my Yamaha classical guitar. I had bought these rosettes for the specific reason of making the change easy for him. He was more than pleased, as he admitted that he wasn't sure how to restring a guitar without the ball ends. He would have figured it out with the aid of YouTube, but these babies made it super easy. They're not inexpensive, but the time you'll save and the frustration you may face will make it more than worth it.

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Son muy fáciles de instalar y lucen muy bien puestas!

I'm really glad I came across an essential solution to make my classical guitar be played more without being worried about restringing. These tiny beads are textured to ensure no slippage of those stubborn and smooth treble strings. Instructions are easy to understand and once done, your instrument looks neat without compromising on the tonal output. Give these a try, they're well worth the effort.

Excellent. Easy to install. I use these on a Classical LaPatrie guitar. Historically strings took some time to settle in. With these ties, I found the strings settled in less time. I am guessing that there was more slippage at the bridge than without using these. Also I can tell it will save wear on the bridge wood. (I'm only an average stringer).

Es un buen invento. Excelente, eficaz y discreto. ATENCIÓN: Hice un primer pedido a través de Amazon Inglaterra y me costaron 69€!. Luego lo descubrí y pedí a la tienda directamente y a Amazon usa y me costaron solo 19€. Pagué la novatada.