Strings Made in Germany. Catalogue 2016

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1 TM Strings Made in Germany Catalogue

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3 Contents Acoustic Guitar... 7 Banjo Cello Children Guitar Classical Guitar...14 Double Bass E-Bass E-Guitar Fidel Hawaii Guitar Jazz Guitar Mandocello...19 Mandola Mandolin Mandriola Manouche / Gypsy Guitar Viola...25 Violin...21 Waldzither Strings of our brand Bergfee for Harp, Hammered Dulcimer and all kind of Zithers you will find in our special catalogue. We will send you this catalogue by request.

4 E-GUITAR 24K GOLD OPTIMA 24K GOLD STRINGS BRIAN MAY OPTIMA 24K GOLD STRINGS FRANK ZAPPA How would probably sound his hit songs if Brian May would use conventional guitar strings? But he has decided for the SOUND OF GOLD and we are proud that our strings have made, and still make, a small contribution to Brian May s great success. Frank Zappa played this exclusive, and you don t have to explain that he was successful with it. We have this series revived, so now everyone can be a little like Frank Zappa. BRIAN MAY Signature is a coordinated which was developed specifically with and for Brian. A highlight of the art of making strings. But also the best strings can become better. Our BRIAN MAY GOLD Strings now have a new core material which is more tearproof and which improves the tuning stability significantly. 24K GOLD STRINGS BRIAN MAY 24K GOLD STRINGS FRANK ZAPPA GPS GPS GPS GPS GPS GPS GEBM w GE w GEBM GE GEBM GE BM Brian May 2028.FZ Frank Zappa 1

5 E-GUITAR 24K GOLD E-GUITAR 24K GOLD MAXIFLEX GOLD OPTIMA 24K GOLD STRINGS Probably the finest strings in the world have the same positive characteristics and specifications like our GOLD STRINGS, but are altogether more flexible. Maximum sound with maximum flexibility. Developed and handmade in Germany from the finest materials and for highest tonal demands. This series reflects our 90-year tradition of string manufacture. The result is a string of unmatched premium quality. All strings are coated with real 24 carat Gold and are therefore completely insensitive to tarnishing or corrosion. Their durability is, compared to normal strings, up to three times higher and they are suitable for people allergic to nickel. All strings of this series can also be manufactured as Double Ball version with a 20% surcharge EL GOLD STRINGS are characterized by a brilliant sound and the typical SOUND OF GOLD, which also was loved by Frank Zappa. And of course, also Brian May plays on his guitars OPTIMA GOLD STRINGS. Super Light GPS GEM Super Light GPS GEM GEM025 Maxiflex.025 GEM026 Maxiflex.026 GEM032 Maxiflex RL All strings of this series can also be manufactured as Double Ball version with a 20% surcharge. 24K GOLD STRINGS Super Light GEM035 Maxiflex.035 GPS GEM042 Maxiflex.042 GE GEM046 Maxiflex SL 7-str SL 8-str EL Extra Light GPS SL GE EL 7-str EL 8-str CL Custom Light GPS GE CL 7-str CL 8-str RL Regular Light GPS GE RL 7-str RL 8-str M Medium GPS GE M 7-str M 8-str R Medium GPS GE R 7-str R 8-str BAR Baritone GPS GE pure Gold exclusive 24 carat pure Gold 2

6 E-GUITAR 24K GOLD E-GUITAR 24K GOLD It doesn t have to be a standard every time. Sometimes only one single string is enough to make the guitarist happy. Therefore we offer all strings also as single strings, of course. 24K GOLD WOUND SINGLE STRINGS GE GE GE GE GE K GOLD PREMIUM STEEL SINGLE STRINGS GE GPS GE GPS GE GPS GE GPS GE GPS GE GPS GE GPS GE GPS GE GPS GE GPS GE GE GE GE GE GE GE the sound of Gold the sound of Gold 3

7 E-GUITAR CHROME E-GUITAR CHROME New Our CHROME STRINGS captivate with a fast and stable intonation, great durability, and are perfect for highest-quality instruments. For the winding wire we use an alloy that is ideal for the sound pickup. The result is a crisp sound with very good playability. Even C.J. Ramone appreciated the benefits of CHROME STRINGS. TM CHROME STRINGS All strings of this series can also be manufactured as Double Ball version with a 20% surcharge. PREMIUM CHROME STRINGS Super Light PS CE SL 7-str SL 8-str SET FZ SET RB CHROME ELECTRIC GUITAR RANDY BACHMAN OPTIMA Musiksaiten GmbH Dieselweg 8a Geretsried Germany Tel. +49 (0) Fax +49 (0) SL Extra Light PREMIUM CHROME STRINGS RANDY BACHMAN PS CE EL 7-str The RANDY BACHMAN CHROMES signature is our newest of electric guitar strings, especially made for Randy Bachman EL 8-str CL Custom Light PS CE CL 7-str CL 8-str RL Satz Regular Light PS CE PS RL 7-str PS RL 8-str PS CE w 4028.M Medium CE PS CE RB Randy Bachman Randy is one of the most famous musicians in Canada. As the lead guitarist and songwriter he was the founding member of some well known rock bands like The Guess Who and Bachman-TurnerOverdrive. He was also a member of Brave Belt, Union and Ironhorse and made a lot of solo albums RB w You deserve the optimum In 2015 he released his new album Heavy Blues, which was made with OPTIMA RANDY BACHMAN CHROME Strings of course. Strings Made in Germany 4028.EL TM CE M 7-str M 8-str R Regular PS CE R 7-str R 8-str BAR Baritone PS CE PREMIUM CHROME STRINGS RANDY BACHMAN.009 PRIME HYBRID STRINGS A combination that joins two worlds, GOLD STRINGS and CHROMES, peacefuly united in a HYBRID. The plain strings made of fine 24K Gold and the bass strings made of earthy Chrome. Test it, the sound will convince! Super Light PREMIUM CHROME 12-STRINGS 4028.H.SL GPS CE Regular Light.010p.013p.009p.012p.017p.026w 4028.H.7SL 7-str p.013p.020w.028w.037w w 4028.H.8SL 8-str

8 E-GUITAR CHROME It doesn t have to be a standard every time. Sometimes only one single string is enough to make the guitarist happy. Therefore we offer all strings also as single strings, of course. PREMIUM STEEL SINGLE STRINGS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PREMIUM CHROME WOUND SINGLE STRINGS CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE045 CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE CE068 CE070 over 90 years experience in manufacturing strings over 90 years experiance

9 JAZZ GUITAR JAZZ GUITAR Specially designed for jazz guitars, these strings are handmade in Germany and have a traditional colored silk winding (Seidenanspinnung) at the ball end. Strings Made in Germany One imagines a flat wound string like that. Perfection meets innovation. The bass strings are all wound in the Double Wound process. Swing JAZZ GUITAR FLATWOUND w.035 Your jazz guitar will love these strings. Decades of development work as well as the close contact to many renowned jazz musicians have let our JAZZ SWING series arised. The best materials, which promise the best sound are used here. The OPTIMA FLATWOUND STRINGS are wound with a chrome nickel flat wire and are finely polished afterwards FM OPTIMA Musiksaiten GmbH Dieselweg 8a Geretsried Germany Tel. +49 (0) Fax +49 (0) Swing JAZZ GUITAR ROUNDWOUND 1947 FM TM 4 Strings Made in Germany JAZZ SWING CHROME STRINGS OPTIMA Musiksaiten GmbH Dieselweg 8a Geretsried Germany Tel. +49 (0) Fax +49 (0) L TM L You deserve the optimum w You deserve the optimum Strings Made in Germany Strings Made in Germany JAZZ SWING ROUNDWOUND JAZZ SWING FLATWOUND 1941.EL FEL EL FEL EL.022w 1943.FEL.022w 1944.EL FEL EL FEL EL FEL EL Extra Light 1947.FEL Extra Light 1941.L FL L FL L.024w 1943.FL.024w 1944.L FL L FL L FL L Light 1947.FL Light 1941.M FM M FM M.026w 1943.FM.026w 1944.M FM M FM M FM M Medium 1947.FM Medium HAWAII GUITAR HAWAII GUITAR wound, and finely polished and with traditional purple winding (Anspinnung) at string end, a feast for the eyes, these strings leave nothing to be desired. Aloha so people greet in Hawaii and our Hawaii Guitar Strings return this greeting with a very authentic sound. Pure nickel flat HAWAII GUITAR E-TUNING (E13TH) cis HAWAII GUITAR A-TUNING (LOW BASS A) 1913 b gis 4.022w 1902 cis e a d e4.025w string Gis B string string 6

10 ACOUSTIC GUITAR 24K GOLD ACOUSTIC GUITAR 24K GOLD OPTIMA GOLD STRINGS Probably the finest strings in the world All strings are coated with real 24 carat Gold and are therefore completely insensitive to tarnishing or corrosion. Developed and handmade in Germany from the finest materials and for highest tonal demands. This series reflects our 90-year tradition of string manufacture. The result is a string of unmatched premium quality. Their durability is, compared to normal strings, up to three times higher and are suitable for people allergic to nickel. GOLD STRINGS are characterized by a brilliant sound and the typical SOUND OF GOLD, which also was loved by Frank Zappa. And of course, also Brian May plays on his guitars OPTIMA GOLD STRINGS. 24K GOLD STRINGS 1747.EL 1747.CL 1747.L 24K GOLD PREMIUM STEEL SINGLE STRINGS Extra Light GPS GPS GPS GA GPS GPS Custom Light GPS GPS GPS GA GPS GPS Light GPS GPS GPS GA Medium GA GPS GA GA GA GA Strings GA p.013p.009p.012p.017p.026w GA p.013p.020w.028w.037w w GA GA GA GA GA GA045 GA GA GA GA K GOLD WOUND SINGLE STRINGS 1747.M EL passion passion for music strings 7

11 ACOUSTIC GUITAR BRONZE ACOUSTIC GUITAR BRONZE The result can be heard in the real sense of the word. OPTIMA BRONZE STRINGS captivate with a fast and stable intonation, great durability, and are perfect for highest-quality instruments. And of course these strings are 100% handmade in Germany, like all of our strings. For the winding wire we use a special bronze alloy that is ideal for an optimum sound production. BRONZE STRINGS 1727.EL 1727.CL 1727.L 1727.M 3410 PREMIUM STEEL BRASSED SINGLE STRINGS Extra Light BPS BPS BPS BA BPS BPS Custom Light BPS BPS BPS BA BPS BPS Light BPS BPS BPS BA BPS Medium BPS BA BA Strings BA p.013p.009p.012p.017p.026w BA p.013p.020w.028w.037w w BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA045 BA BA BA BA BRONZE WOUND SINGLE STRINGS and tradition 8

12 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SILVER ACOUSTIC GUITAR SILVER OPTIMA LENZNER ARTIST ACOUSTICS our steel strings for Acoustic Guitar with round core, silk inlay and with colored silk wrap. Wound with wire. A round core with a warm sound. Available in 3 gauges. OPTIMA LENZNER SILVER ACOUSTICS our steel strings for Acoustic Guitar with hexagonal core and without silk, wound with wire. A real alternative for bronze strings, the sound will convince you. Available in 3 gauges. OPTIMA LENZNER ARTIST ACOUSTICS OPTIMA LENZNER SILVER ACOUSTICS 2000.SL Super Light 2011.SL.010 PS SL.013 SA SL.020w 2014.SL.025 Light 2015.SL.034 PS SL.044 SA SL Super Light Medium 2011.L.011 PS L.014 SA L.022w PREMIUM STEEL SINGLE STRINGS 2014.L.026 PS L.038 PS L.047 PS L Light PS PS M M M.024w PS M.028 PS M.039 PS M.050 PS M Medium 2000.L 2000.M PS013 PS014 SILVER WOUND SINGLE STRINGS BERGFEE is probably the most famous alpine string brand and is played at countless Stub nmusis for decades. These strings, specially designed for song accompaniment but also for solo playing, are likewise used in other regions of course. SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA BERGFEE GUITAR SA w Extra Light A clear straightforward sound, with excellent playability are only two of the many positive characteristics of BERGFEE strings. An allround talent among the string s. 9

13 MANOUCHE GUITAR MANOUCHE GUITAR ting the strings, the spirit of gypsy jazz, and at the first tones you are enchanted by the clarity, brilliance but also the warmth of these strings. HOT CLUB GYPSYFIRE a name with statement Strings that have been developed from the beginning on specifically for Manouche guitars and the HOT CLUB sound. You can feel, even when moun- HOT CLUB GYPSYFIRE BALL END HOT CLUB GYPSYFIRE LOOP END 1731.EL EL EL EL EL.022w 1753.EL.022w 1734.EL EL EL EL EL 1756.EL 1737.EL Extra Light 1757.EL Extra Light 1731.L L L L L.023w 1753.L.023w 1734.L L L L L L L Light 1757.L Light 1731.M M M M M.025w 1753.M.025w 1734.M M M M M M M Medium 1757.M Medium handmade in Germany 10 Dario Napoli - Italy

14 E-BASS OPTIMA UNIQUE Studio Bass Strings OPTIMA UNIQUE Studio Bass GOLD Strings - The crystalclear sound, the soft feeling as well as the warm distinctive overtones during the prolonged sustain mainly even in the highest pitches, make this string really unique. The optimum for your bass sound, whether live or in the studio. Available as GOLD STRINGS and CHROME STRINGS. UNIQUE Studio Bass GOLD UNIQUE Studio Bass CHROME GB030.L High C.030 CB030.L High C.030 GBU045.L G1 CBU045.L G1 GBU065.L D2.065 CBU065.L D2.065 GBU085.L A3.085 CBU085.L A3.085 GBU105.L E4.105 CBU105.L E4.105 GBU130.L B5.130 CBU130.L B L 4-string L 4-string B 5-string B 5-string CB 6-string CB 6-string All bass strings in Long Scale Also available in Short Scale.S Medium Scale.M Super Long Scale 11.L.SL

15 E-BASS E-BASS GOLD 5- and 6-String OPTIMA 24K GOLD STRINGS Probably the finest strings in the world Developed and handmade in Germany from the finest materials and for highest tonal demands. This series reflects our 90-year tradition of string manufacture. The result is a string of unmatched premium quality. All strings are coated with real 24 carat Gold and are therefore completely insensitive to tarnishing or corrosion. Their durability is, compared to normal strings, up to three times higher and they are suitable for people allergic to nickel. GOLD STRINGS are characterized by a brilliant sound and the typical SOUND OF GOLD, which was also loved by John Entwistle. And of course, also Brian May plays on his guitars OPTIMA GOLD STRINGS. GB030.L c1.030 GB045.L G2 GB060.L D3.060 GB080.L A4.080 GB100.L E5.100 GB125.L B C 5-String B 5-String CB 6-String MAXIFLEX GOLD have the same positive characteristics and specifications like our GOLD STRINGS, but are altogether more flexible. Maximum sound with maximum flexibility. All strings of this series can also be manufactured as Double Ball version with a 20% surcharge. All strings of this series can also be manufactured as Double Ball version with a 20% surcharge. MAXIFLEX Gold Strings GOLD STRINGS GB035.L G1.035 GBM040.L G1.040 GB045.L D2 GBM055.L D2.055 GB070.L A3.070 GBM075.L A3.075 GB090.L E4.090 GBM095.L E L Extra Light L Light GB040.L G1.040 GBM045.L G1 GB055.L D2.055 GBM060.L D2.060 GB075.L A3.075 GBM080.L A3.080 GB095.L E4.095 GBM100.L E L Light L Regular Light GB045.L G1 GB060.L D2.060 GB080.L A3.080 GB100.L E L Regular Light GB045.L G1 GB065.L D2.065 GB080.L A3.080 GB105.L E L Medium Light GB050.L G1.050 GB065.L D2.065 GB085.L A3.085 GB105.L E L Medium All bass strings in Long Scale Also available in Short Scale.S Medium Scale.M Super Long Scale.L Eduardo Kusdra - Brasil.SL 12

16 E-BASS E-BASS Our CHROME STRINGS captivate with a fast and stable intonation, great durability, and are perfect for highestquality instruments. For the winding wire we use an alloy that is ideal for the sound pickup. The result is a crisp sound with very good playability. CHROME 5- and 6-String All strings of this series can also be manufactured as Double Ball version with a 20% surcharge. CB030.L c1.030 CB045.L G2 CB060.L D3.060 CB080.L A4.080 CB100.L E5.100 CB125.L B C 5-String B 5-String CB 6-String CHROME STRINGS CB035.L G1.035 OPTIMA FLATWOUND STRINGS CB045.L D2 CB070.L A3.070 are wound with a chrome nickel flat wire and are finely polished afterwards. One imagines a flat wound string like that. Perfection meets innovation. The bass strings are all wound by the Double Wound process. CB090.L E L Extra Light CB040.L G1.040 CB055.L D2.055 CB075.L A3.075 CB095.L E4.095 FLATWOUND STRINGS 4199.L Light CBF045.L G1 CBF060.L D2.060 CB045.L G1 CBF080.L A3.080 CB060.L D2.060 CBF100.L E4.100 CB080.L A L CB100.L E4.100 CBF125.L B L Regular Light 4099.B CB045.L G1 CB065.L D2.065 CB080.L A3.080 CB105.L E L Medium Light CB050.L G1.050 CB065.L D2.065 CB085.L A3.085 CB105.L E L Medium All bass strings in Long Scale.L Also available in Short Scale.S Medium Scale.M handmade Super Long Scale.SL 100 % handmade in Germany 13

17 CLASSICAL GUITAR 24K GOLD CLASSICAL GUITAR SPECIAL SILVER No.6 SPECIAL SILVER STRINGS Nylon Medium NO6.NMT1 NO6.NMT2 NO6.NMT3 NO6.SMT3 NO6.SMT4 NO6.SMT5 NO6.SMT6 NO6.SNMT NO6.NMT treble (, b 2, g 3) NO6.SMT bass (d 4, A 5, E 6) No.6 SPECIAL SILVER STRINGS Nylon High OPTIMA No.6 This name every concert guitarist has to remember, because these strings are a completely new dimension. We have left behind old patterns and old materials and have simply invented the classical guitar string again. The bass strings, made of a completely new core material, wound with a 24 Carat Gold or our wrapping, result in a string with an extremely fast response and a powerful tone that is sustainable and very rich in overtones, whereby the sound spectrum remains perfectly balanced. No.6 24K GOLD STRINGS Nylon High NO6.NHT2 NO6.NHT3 NO6.GHT3 24K Gold NO6.GHT4 24K Gold NO6.GHT5 24K Gold NO6.GHT6 24K Gold NO6.GNHT 24K Gold NO6.NHT treble (, b 2, g 3) NO6.GHT bass 24K Gold (d 4, A 5, E 6) Natural Carbon NO6.CHT2 Natural Carbon NO6.CHT3 Natural Carbon NO6.GHT3 24K Gold NO6.GHT4 24K Gold NO6.GHT5 24K Gold NO6.GHT6 24K Gold NO6.GCHT 24K Gold NO6.CHT treble Natural Carbon (, b 2, g 3) NO6.GHT bass 24K Gold (d 4, A 5, E 6) NO6.NHT3 NO6.SHT3 NO6.SHT4 NO6.SHT5 NO6.SHT6 NO6.SNHT NO6.NHT treble (, b 2, g 3) NO6.SHT bass (d 4, A 5, E 6) NO6.CMT1 Natural Carbon NO6.CMT2 Natural Carbon NO6.CMT3 Natural Carbon NO6.SMT3 NO6.SMT4 NO6.SMT5 NO6.SMT6 NO6.SCMT NO6.CMT treble Natural Carbon (, b 2, g 3) NO6.SMT bass (d 4, A 5, E 6) No.6 SPECIAL SILVER STRINGS Carbon High No.6 24K GOLD STRINGS Carbon High NO6.CHT1 NO6.NHT2 No.6 SPECIAL SILVER STRINGS Carbon Medium The is completed with either our, or our highly praised Natural Carbon treble strings. NO6.NHT1 NO6.NHT1 NO6.CHT1 Natural Carbon NO6.CHT2 Natural Carbon NO6.CHT3 Natural Carbon NO6.SHT3 NO6.SHT4 NO6.SHT5 NO6.SHT6 NO6.SCHT NO6.CHT treble Natural Carbon (, b 2, g 3) NO6.SHT bass (d 4, A 5, E 6) New 14 Our No.6-series is now also available as treble- and bass.

18 CLASSICAL GUITAR CLASSICAL GUITAR OPTIMA GOLD STRINGS the traditional Gold string for classical guitar. Developed and handmade in Germany from the finest materials and for highest tonal demands. OPTIMA BRONZE CLASSICS our new concept of the development of the No.6 series has also been the basis for the further development of this popular string series. An extremely good string which is suitable for any guitarist. The bronze winding gives the string an own beauty of sound. GOLD STRINGS Nylon OPTIMA BRONZE CLASSICS 1531 Nylon 271.NMT 1532 Nylon 272.NMT 1533 Nylon Gold wound 1534 Nylon plain 273.NMT 284.MT 1535 Bronze wound Nylon Gold wound 285.MT 1536 Bronze wound Nylon Gold wound 286.MT Bronze wound 1537 Nylon Gold wound 280.NMT 1538 G3 Gold wound 1538.B G3 Nylon plain New OPTIMA SILVER STRINGS the traditional Silver string for classical guitar. Developed and handmade in Germany from the finest materials and for highest tonal demands. SILVER STRINGS Nylon 1510 Nylon 1511 Nylon 1512 Nylon 1513 Nylon 1514 Nylon 1515 Nylon 1519 Satz SILVER STRINGS Schrammelgitarre strings E1- such as Es 7 Nylon D8 Nylon Cis 9 Nylon C 10 Nylon B 11 Nylon Bb 12 Nylon A 13 Nylon Gis 14 Nylon G 15 Nylon string (E1-G15) innovation 15

19 CLASSICAL GUITAR CHILDREN GUITAR OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS our new concept of the development of the No.6 series has also been the basis for the further development of this popular string series. An extremely good string which is suitable for any guitarist. Due to its coating the string also has a high durability. 271.NMT 272.NMT 273.NMT 274.MT 275.MT 276.MT 270.NMT The 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 s are delivered with a wound G3 string. Due to their coating these string also have a high durability. New Each string comes with one of the 10 cool stickers with our mouse Optimo for collecting. I m OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS Our OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS are also available for small scale lengths and children guitars. The strings are, specially to each size, exactly calculated and have the same sound quality like the the 4/4 string. ackag p n h e d c hid in ea e! New OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS CHILDREN GUITAR 3/4 tradition 271.NMT NMT NMT MT MT MT NMT.3.4 3/4 (57-62 cm) OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS CHILDREN GUITAR 1/2 271.NMT NMT MT MT MT MT NMT.1.2 1/2 (51-56 cm) OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS CHILDREN GUITAR 1/4 271.NMT NMT MT MT MT MT NMT.1.4 1/4 (45-50 cm) OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS CHILDREN GUITAR 1/8 tradition & innovation NMT NMT MT MT MT MT NMT.1.8 1/8 (39-44 cm)

20 MANDOLIN MANDOLIN Also our GOLDIN STRINGS are characterized by a selection of the finest materials. The D and G strings are wound with Tombak and finely polished. Years of development, the right selection of the best materials and especially the exclusive handwork during the production of this string are here the secret, too. The probably most played mandolin string in the world OPTIMA CHROME STRINGS World famous and popular due to their amazing sound characteristics with extremely long durability. Countless orchestras play our STRINGS CHROME and express its excellent quality every day. Years of development, the right selection of the best materials, and especially the exclusive handwork during the production of the string are its secret. Finely polished, they offer an inimitable feel combined with the best sound. These strings are available with ball as Ball-End version with a 10% surcharge. These strings are available with ball as Ball-End version with a 10% surcharge. CHROME STRINGS polished GOLDIN STRINGS polished 2101 e''.010 Chrome steel 2121 e'' a'.013 Chrome steel 2122 a' d'.023 Chrome nickel 2123 d'.023 Tombak 2104 g.036 Chrome nickel 2124 g.036 Tombak Satz The CHROME SPECIAL STRINGS are a further development of our CHROME STRINGS. The use of slightly modified alloys and the special polishing which was developed only for this, create a of strings that emphasizes the mandolin sound even much better. A top quality product Made in Germany. The OPTIMA FLATWOUND STRINGS are available in two gauges. A perfect string with stainless E1 and pure nickel flat wound A2G4 strings. The ideal string for the professional mandolin player. 100% Handmade in Germany. These strings are available with ball as Ball-End version with a 10% surcharge. These strings are available with ball as Ball End version with a 10% surcharge. CHROME SPECIAL STRINGS polished FLATWOUND STRINGS medium 4101 e''.010 Chrome steel 2131 e''.011 stainless 4102 a'.013 Chrome steel 2132 a'.014 Flatwound 4103 d'.022 special-polished 2133 d'.020 Flatwound 4104 g.036 special-polished 2134 g.031 Flatwound The OPTIMA SILVER STRINGS for mandolin convince mainly with the sound of the silver plated D and G strings and have a traditional posy (Sträußchen) at the string end. This string is suitable for beginners, but also for advanced students and professionals. FLATWOUND STRINGS heavy 2131.H e''.012 stainless 2132.H a'.015 Flatwound 2133.H d'.022 Flatwound 2134.H g.033 Flatwound 2135.H These strings are available with ball as Ball End version with a 10% surcharge. SILVER STRINGS 2141 e'' a' d' g one of the most popular string 17

21 MANDOLIN MANDOLIN OPTIMA LENZNER CONSORT MANDOLIN Strings for historical mandolins (model Emberger), wound with fine polished Bronze wire. OPTIMA LENZNER FLATWOUND MANDOLIN our Mandolin strings with pure Nickel flatwound, finely polished. OPTIMA LENZNER FLATWOUND MANDOLIN OPTIMA LENZNER CONSORT MANDOLIN 3051.L e".010 Silver Steel 3051.L e".010 Silver Steel 3052.L a' L a' L d' d'.022 Bronze polished 3054.L g g.033 Bronze polished 3050.L M e".0105 Silver Steel 3052.M a' M d' M g M 3051.H e".011 Silver Steel 3052.H a'.016 OPTIMA LENZNER ARTIST MANDOLIN 3053.H d' e".0095 Silver Steel 3054.H g a'.013 Silver Steel 3050.H 3013 d'.022 Silver plated 3014 g.033 Silver plated 3010 OPTIMA LENZNER ARTIST MANDOLIN our Mandolin strings with round core and silk inlay (silk & steel), medium gauge. most popular strings 18

22 MANDOLA MANDOCELLO The Mandola CHROME STRINGS are the first choice for many musicians. Our long experience in the production of the mandola strings comes here clearly into effect. The finely polished strings leave nothing to be desired. CHROME STRINGS for mandocello are the reference strings for this instrument. Our long experience in the production of the mandocello strings comes here clearly into effect. The finely polished strings leave nothing to be desired. CHROME STRINGS polished CHROME STRINGS polished 2201 e'.019 Chrome nickel 2301 a.022 Chrome nickel 2202 a.028 Chrome nickel 2302 d.034 Chrome nickel 2203 d.039 Chrome nickel 2303 G.051 Chrome nickel 2204 G.060 Chrome nickel 2304 C.073 Chrome nickel The CHROME SPECIAL STRINGS are a further development of our CHROME STRINGS. The use of slightly modified alloys and the special polishing which was developed only for this, create a of strings that emphasizes the mandola sound even much better. A top quality product Made in Germany. The CHROME SPECIAL STRINGS are a further development of the CHROME STRINGS. The use of slightly modified alloys and the special polishing which was developed only for this, create a of strings that emphasizes the mandocello sound even much better. A top quality product Made in Germany. CHROME SPECIAL STRINGS polished CHROME SPECIAL STRINGS polished 4201 e'.019 special-polished 4301 a.022 special polished 4202 a.028 special-polished 4302 d.034 special polished 4203 d.039 special-polished 4303 G.050 special polished 4204 G.060 special-polished 4304 C.073 special polished The GOLDIN STRINGS are characterized by a selection of the finest materials. All strings in this string are wound with Tombak and finely polished. Years of development, the right selection of the best materials and especially the exclusive handwork during the production of this string are its secret. GOLDIN STRINGS polished 2221 e'.019 Tombak 2222 a.028 Tombak 2223 d.039 Tombak 2224 G.060 Tombak 2225 fine polished fine polished 19

23 MANDRIOLA BANJO Our Mandriola strings are unpolished, and wound with a silver-plated copper wire. OPTIMA Banjo strings have this certain Twang. This little pitch fluctuation when plucked makes out here the (Banjo) music. Our strings sound smoother than standard Phosphor Bronze strings and are therefore ideal for the Banjo. All strings have the traditional posy (Sträußchen) at the string end. These strings are available with ball as Ball-End version with a 10% surcharge. GUITAR BANJO SILVER STRINGS e' a' 2902 b g a d' 2904 d H 2905 A T d 2906 E H g T G string 2501.H 2501.T 2502.H 2502.T e'' TENOR-BANJO SILVER STRINGS e'' e'' e', a' a' a, d' d' d, g g G WALDZITHER 2701 a' d' g c TENOR-BANJO CHROME STRINGS polished For the Thuringian Waldzither (Thüringer Waldzither) we have developed a special with silver-plated copper wire which has a loop end. All strings have the traditional posy (Sträußchen) a' d' g Chrome nickel 2710 c Chrome nickel string BANJO WALDZITHER SILVER STRINGS 2601 g' d' e' b c' g g c c g' string 3006 The strings for the Hamburger or Böhmwaldzither are identical in construction with those of the Thüringer Waldzither, however they have a loop end at both string ends. For an order you have to indicate the exact total length inclusive the loop ends. BÖHMWALDZITHER SILVER STRINGS S g S e S c S g S c S 9-string 20

24 VIOLIN GOLDBROKAT e" VIOLIN GOLDBROKAT e" Our GOLDBROKAT are probably the most wellknown e"-strings for violin. This string offers excellent inimitable sound, which is estimated at millions of musicians worldwide. The e"-string is available in all scales with ball or loop end in 5 different gauges. New For the GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM we use a new special steel which quality and sound characteristics new standards. The surface is extremely uniform, the string has a very good resonance. Its sound is brilliant but yet warm. Insensitive to external influences, this string has a very long durability. Also the GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM is available in all scales with ball or loop end, in 5 different gauges. GOLDBROKAT e" Single Strings ball end GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM e" Single Strings ball end G B e" 0.24 Steel x-light G B e" 0.24 Steel x-light G B e" 0.25 Steel light G B e" 0.25 Steel light G B e" 0.26 Steel medium G B e" 0.26 Steel medium G B e" 0.27 Steel hard G B e" 0.27 Steel hard G B e" 0.28 Steel x-hard G B e" 0.28 Steel x-hard available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 GOLDBROKAT e" Single Strings loop end GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM e" Single Strings loop end G L e" 0.24 Steel x-light G L e" 0.24 Steel x-light G L e" 0.25 Steel light G L e" 0.25 Steel light G L e" 0.26 Steel medium G L e" 0.26 Steel medium G L e" 0.27 Steel hard G L e" 0.27 Steel hard G L e" 0.28 Steel x-hard G L e" 0.28 Steel x-hard available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 21

25 VIOLIN GOLDBROKAT e" VIOLIN GOLDBROKAT e" New The GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM 24K GOLD was created through our decades of experience in the production of Gold strings. As a basis we use the GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM which has been coated with real 24 carat Gold in an elaborate process. This gold plating protects the string against all external influences and gives it a warm and wonderfully mellow sound. New The GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM BRASSED completes the selection of our e"-strings for violin. This string has a brass coating and offers besides the improved protection another very good sound choice for the musician. Also the GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM BRASSED is available in all scales with ball or loop end, in 5 different gauges. This string is available in all scales with ball or loop end, in 5 different gauges. GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM 24K GOLD e" Single Strings ball end GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM BRASSED e" Single Strings ball end G B e" 0.24 Steel x-light G B e" 0.24 Steel x-light G B e" 0.25 Steel light G B e" 0.25 Steel light G B e" 0.26 Steel medium G B e" 0.26 Steel medium G B e" 0.27 Steel hard G B e" 0.27 Steel hard G B e" 0.28 Steel x-hard G B e" 0.28 Steel x-hard available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM 24K GOLD e" available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 GOLDBROKAT PREMIUM BRASSED e" Single Strings loop end G L e" 0.24 Steel x-light G L e" 0.24 Steel x-light G L e" 0.25 Steel light G L e" 0.25 Steel light G L e" 0.26 Steel medium G L e" 0.26 Steel medium G L e" 0.27 Steel hard G L e" 0.27 Steel hard G L e" 0.28 Steel x-hard G L e" 0.28 Steel x-hard available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 Single Strings loop end available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 22

26 VIOLIN VIOLIN For our PROTOS strings for violin, we only use the finest 100% pure nickel flat wire and thus achieve an extremely good playability and an excellent sound. PROTOS with e" ball P.1011.B e" Steel medium P.1012 a' P.1013 d' P.1014 g P.1010.B available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 PROTOS with e" loop Our GOLDBROKAT for violin is 100% made and controlled by hand to get a constant very high sound quality. P.1011.L e" Steel medium P.1012 a' P.1013 d' P.1014 g P.1010.L available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 GOLDBROKAT with e" ball G B e" Steel medium G.1002 a' G.1003 d' G.1004 g G.1000.B Our SYNFLEX strings have a core made of finest nylon. The A and the D strings are aluminium wound, the G string is silver wound. available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 GOLDBROKAT with e" loop SYNFLEX with e" ball G L e" Steel medium S.1031.B e" Steel medium G.1002 a' S.1032 a' G.1003 d' S.1033 d' G.1004 g S.1034 g Silver polished G.1000.L S.1030.B available in 4/4, 1/2 available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 SYNFLEX with e" loop S.1031.L e" Steel medium S.1032 a' S.1033 d' S.1034 g Silver polished S.1030.L available in 4/4, 1/2 23

27 VIOLIN VIOLIN With the OPTIMA GOLDKOPF for Violin we have created a very good steel string that is suitable for pupils as well as for artists. The winding made of a pure nickel flat wire is finely polished and offers best sound results with an excellent playability. The OPTIMA GOLDSPIRAL captivates with its finely polished aluminium winding. This winding is wrapped on a round wire core and gives UVPthe string a pleasantly warm tone with best playability and tuning stability. GOLDKOPF Flatwound polished GOLDSPIRAL Aluminium 201 e'' 221 e'' 202 a' Pure nickel 222 a' polished 203 d' Pure nickel 223 d' polished 204 g Pure nickel 224 g polished The OPTIMA PRAKTIKUS is our beginner. Aluminium wound and finely polished, this string is perfect for any ambitious violinist. PRAKTIKUS Aluminium special 241 e'' 242 a' polished 243 d' polished 244 g polished 245 excellent Sou Sound excellent Sound 24

28 VIOLA VIOLA For our PROTOS strings for viola, we only use the finest 100% pure nickel flat wire and thus achieve an extremely good playability and an excellent sound. Our GOLDBROKAT for violia is 100% made and controlled by hand to get a constant very high sound quality. GOLDBROKAT PROTOS G.1101 a' P.1111 a' G.1102 d' P.1112 d' G.1103 g P.1113 g G.1104 c Nickel polished P.1114 c G.1100 P.1110 available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 Our SYNFLEX strings have a core made of finest nylon. The A and D strings are aluminium wound, the G and C strings are silver wound. SYNFLEX S.1131 a' S.1132 d' S.1133 g Silver polished S.1134 c Silver polished S.1130 available in 4/4 handmade 100 % handmade in Germany 25

29 CELLO DOUBLE BASS Our GOLDBROKAT for cello is 100% made and controlled by hand to get a constant very high sound quality. For our PROTOS strings for double bass, we only use the finest 100% pure nickel flat wire and thus achieve an extremely good playability and an excellent sound. GOLDBROKAT PROTOS G.1201 a P.1301 G G.1202 d P.1302 D G.1203 G P.1303 A G.1204 C Nickel polished P.1304 E G.1200 P.1300 available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 For our PROTOS strings for cello, we only use the finest 100% pure nickel flat wire and thus achieve an extremely good playability and an excellent sound. PROTOS P.1211 a P.1212 d P.1213 G P.1214 C P.1210 available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 FIDEL FIDEL ALTO FIDEL OPTIMA FIDEL strings are available for Treble (Diskant), Alto (Alt) and Tenor Fidel. These strings were developed from us specifically for the sound of medieval instruments. Authenticity, very good sound characteristics and a long durability are here in the foreground. TREBLE FIDEL 1021 g' 1022 d' 1023 a Aluminum 1024 f Aluminum 1025 c Chrome nickel 1026 G Chrome nickel string 1001 d'' 1002 a' TENOR FIDEL 1003 e' Aluminum 1041 d 1004 c' Aluminum 1042 a Aluminum 1005 g Aluminum 1043 e Aluminum 1006 d Chrome nickel 1044 c string 1045 G 1046 D string 26

30 OPTIMA Musiksaiten GmbH Managing Director Dipl. Ing. (FH) Claudia Schneider Dieselweg 8a Geretsried Germany HRB Local Court: Munich V.A.T.-number: DE Phone Fax +49 (0) (0) Internet Factory II Markneukirchen Wernitzgrüner Str Markneukirchen Phone Fax +49 (0) (0)

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