Strings Made in Germany. Catalogue 2016

TM Strings Made in Germany Catalogue

Contents Acoustic Guitar... 7 Banjo... 20 Cello... 26 Children Guitar... 16 Classical Guitar...14 Double Bass E-Bass... 11 E-Guitar Fidel... 26... 1...26... 6... 6 Hawaii Guitar Jazz Guitar Mandocello...19 Mandola... 19 Mandolin... 17 Mandriola... 20 Manouche / Gypsy Guitar... 10 Viola...25 Violin...21 Waldzither... 20 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.

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 GPS009.009 GPS008.008 GPS011.011 GPS010.010 GPS016.016 GPS013.013 GEBM024.024w GE024.024w GEBM032.032 GE032.032 GEBM042.042 GE046.046 2028.BM Brian May 2028.FZ Frank Zappa 1

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. 12028.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.009.011.016 GEM.025.032.042 Super Light GPS.010.013.017 GEM.026.035.046 GEM025 Maxiflex.025 GEM026 Maxiflex.026 GEM032 Maxiflex.032 12028.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.008.011.014 GEM042 Maxiflex.042 GE.022.030.038 GEM046 Maxiflex.046 2028.7SL 7-str. +.050 2028.8SL 8-str. +.050.060 2028.EL Extra Light GPS.009.011.016 2028.SL GE.025.032.042 2028.7EL 7-str. +.052 2028.8EL 8-str. +.052.062 2028.CL Custom Light GPS.009.011.016 GE.026.035.046 2028.7CL 7-str. +.054 2028.8CL 8-str. +.054.064 2028.RL Regular Light GPS.010.013.017 GE.026.035.046 2028.7RL 7-str. +.056 2028.8RL 8-str. +.056.066 2028.M Medium GPS.011.014.018 GE.030.038.050 2028.7M 7-str. +.058 2028.8M 8-str. +.058.068 2028.R Medium GPS.012.016 GE.024.032.043.054 2028.7R 7-str. +.060 2028.8R 8-str. +.060.070 2028.BAR Baritone GPS.013.017 GE.026.035.046.062 pure Gold exclusive 24 carat pure Gold 2

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 GE022.022 GE024.024 GE025.025 GE026.026 GE030.030 24K GOLD PREMIUM STEEL SINGLE STRINGS GE032.032 GPS008.008 GE035.035 GPS009.009 GE038.038 GPS010.010 GE042.042 GPS011.011 GE043.043 GPS012.012 GE046.046 GPS013.013 GE050.050 GPS014.014 GE052.052 GPS016.016 GE054.054 GPS017.017 GE056.056 GPS018.018 GE058.058 GE060.060 GE062.062 GE064.064 GE066.066 GE068.068 GE070.070 the sound of Gold the sound of Gold 3

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.008.011.014 CE.022.030.038 4028.7SL 7-str. +.050 4028.8SL 8-str. +.050.060 SET.008 -.046 2028 FZ SET.009-.048 4028 RB CHROME ELECTRIC GUITAR RANDY BACHMAN 4054829033653 OPTIMA Musiksaiten GmbH Dieselweg 8a 82538 Geretsried Germany Tel. +49 (0) 8171 380 990 Fax +49 (0) 8171 380 991 4028.SL 4 054 829 03 3653 Extra Light PREMIUM CHROME STRINGS RANDY BACHMAN PS.009.011.016 CE.025.032.042 4028.7EL 7-str. +.052 The RANDY BACHMAN CHROMES signature is our newest of electric guitar strings, especially made for Randy Bachman. 4028.8EL 8-str. +.052.062 4028.CL Custom Light PS.009.011.016 CE.026.035.046 4028.7CL 7-str. +.054 4028.8CL 8-str. +.054.064 4028.RL Satz Regular Light PS.010.013.017 CE.026.035.046 PS009 4028.7RL 7-str. +.056 PS011.011 4028.8RL 8-str. +.056.066 PS013.013 CE028.028w 4028.M Medium CE038.038 PS.011.014.018 CE048.048 4028.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. 4028 RB.009.011.013.028w.038.048 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.030.038.050 4028.7M 7-str. +.058 4028.8M 8-str. +.058.068 4028.R Regular PS.012.016 CE.024.032.043.054 4028.7R 7-str. +.060 4028.8R 8-str. +.060.070 4028.BAR Baritone PS.013.017 CE.026.035.046.062 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.008.011.016 3110 CE.025.035.046 Regular Light.010p.013p.009p.012p.017p.026w 4028.H.7SL 7-str. +.056.010p.013p.020w.028w.037w w 4028.H.8SL 8-str. +.056.066 4

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 PS008.008 PS009.009 PS010.010 PS011.011 PS012.012 PS013.013 PS014.014 PS015.015 PS016.016 PS017.017 PS018.018 PREMIUM CHROME WOUND SINGLE STRINGS CE020.020 CE022.022 CE024.024 CE025.025 CE026.026 CE028.028 CE030.030 CE032.032 CE035.035 CE037.037 CE038.038 CE042.042 CE043.043 CE045 CE046.046 CE048.048 CE050.050 CE052.052 CE054.054 CE056.056 CE058.058 CE060.060 CE062.062 CE064.064 CE066.066 CE068 CE070 over 90 years experience in manufacturing strings over 90 years experiance.068.070 5

JAZZ GUITAR JAZZ GUITAR.012-.056 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.012.017.026w.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. 1947 FM OPTIMA Musiksaiten GmbH Dieselweg 8a 82538 Geretsried Germany Tel. +49 (0) 8171 380 990 Fax +49 (0) 8171 380 991 054 829 02 3876.046 Swing JAZZ GUITAR ROUNDWOUND 1947 FM TM 4 Strings Made in Germany JAZZ SWING CHROME STRINGS OPTIMA Musiksaiten GmbH Dieselweg 8a 82538 Geretsried Germany Tel. +49 (0) 8171 380 990 Fax +49 (0) 8171 380 991 1947 L.012-.054 TM.056 1947 L You deserve the optimum.012 4.016.024w.032 054 829 01 4386.044.054 You deserve the optimum Strings Made in Germany Strings Made in Germany JAZZ SWING ROUNDWOUND JAZZ SWING FLATWOUND 1941.EL.011 1941.FEL.010 1942.EL.015 1942.FEL.015 1943.EL.022w 1943.FEL.022w 1944.EL.030 1944.FEL.030 1945.EL.037 1945.FEL.037 1946.EL.049 1946.FEL.049 1947.EL Extra Light 1947.FEL Extra Light 1941.L.012 1941.FL.011 1942.L.016 1942.FL.016 1943.L.024w 1943.FL.024w 1944.L.032 1944.FL.032 1945.L.044 1945.FL.044 1946.L.054 1946.FL.054 1947.L Light 1947.FL Light 1941.M.013 1941.FM.012 1942.M.017 1942.FM.017 1943.M.026w 1943.FM.026w 1944.M.035 1944.FM.035 1945.M.046 1945.FM.046 1946.M.056 1946.FM.056 1947.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) 1911.014 1912 cis 2.017 HAWAII GUITAR A-TUNING (LOW BASS A) 1913 b3.018 1901.013 1914 gis 4.022w 1902 cis 2.017 1915 e5.025 1903 a3.020 1916 d6.030 1904 e4.025w 1919 6-string 1905.032 1917 Gis 7.040 1906.042 1918 B8.060 1907 6-string 1920 8-string 6

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 GPS008.008 GPS.010.013 GPS009.009 GA.023.030.039.047 GPS010.010 GPS011.011 Custom Light GPS012.012 GPS.011.014 GPS013.013 GA.023.032.040.050 GPS014.014 GPS016.016 Light GPS017.017 GPS.012.016 GPS018.018 GA.024.032.042.052 Medium GA020.020 GPS.013.017 GA023.023 GA.026.036.057 GA024.024 GA026.026 12-Strings GA030.030.010p.013p.009p.012p.017p.026w GA031.031.010p.013p.020w.028w.037w w GA032.032 GA036.036 GA039.039 GA040.040 GA042.042 GA045 GA047.047 GA050.050 GA052.052 GA057.057 24K GOLD WOUND SINGLE STRINGS 1747.M 1747.12EL passion passion for music strings 7

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 BPS008.008 BPS.010.013 BPS009.009 BA.023.030.039.047 BPS010.010 BPS011.011 Custom Light BPS012.012 BPS.011.014 BPS013.013 BA.023.032.040.050 BPS014.014 BPS015.015 Light BPS016.016 BPS.012.016 BPS017.017 BA.024.032.042.052 BPS018.018 Medium BPS.013.017 BA.026.036.057 BA020.020 12-Strings BA023.023.010p.013p.009p.012p.017p.026w BA024.024.010p.013p.020w.028w.037w w BA026.026 BA028.028 BA030.030 BA031.031 BA032.032 BA036.036 BA037.037 BA039.039 BA040.040 BA042.042 BA045 BA047.047 BA050.050 BA052.052 BA057.057 BRONZE WOUND SINGLE STRINGS and tradition 8

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.010.013 2012.SL.013 SA.020.024.032.043 2013.SL.020w 2014.SL.025 Light 2015.SL.034 PS.011.014.SL.044 SA.022.026.035.046 2010.SL Super Light Medium 2011.L.011 PS.012.016 2012.L.014 SA.023.028.039.048 2013.L.022w PREMIUM STEEL SINGLE STRINGS 2014.L.026 PS008.008 2015.L.038 PS009.009.L.047 PS010.010 2010.L Light PS011.011 PS012.012 2011.M.012.013 2012.M.016.014 2013.M.024w PS015.015 2014.M.028 PS016.016 2015.M.039 PS017.017.M.050 PS018.018 2010.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. SA020.020 SA022.022 SA023.023 SA024.024 SA026.026 SA028.028 SA032.032 SA035.035 SA039.039 SA043.043 SA046.046 BERGFEE GUITAR SA048.048 1761.012 1762.015 1763.020w 1764.027 1765.036 1766.047 1767 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

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.010 1751.EL.010 1732.EL.014 1752.EL.014 1733.EL.022w 1753.EL.022w 1734.EL.028 1754.EL.028 1735.EL.036 1755.EL.036 1736.EL 1756.EL 1737.EL Extra Light 1757.EL Extra Light 1731.L.011 1751.L.011 1732.L.015 1752.L.015 1733.L.023w 1753.L.023w 1734.L.029 1754.L.029 1735.L.037 1755.L.037 1736.L.046 1756.L.046 1737.L Light 1757.L Light 1731.M.012 1751.M.012 1732.M.016 1752.M.016 1733.M.025w 1753.M.025w 1734.M.033 1754.M.033 1735.M.042 1755.M.042 1736.M.050 1756.M.050 1737.M Medium 1757.M Medium handmade in Germany 10 Dario Napoli - Italy

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 B5.130 2409.L 4-string -.105 4409.L 4-string -.105 2409.B 5-string -.130 4409.B 5-string -.130 2409.CB 6-string.030 -.130 4409.CB 6-string.030 -.130 All bass strings in Long Scale Also available in Short Scale.S Medium Scale.M Super Long Scale 11.L.SL

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 B6.125 2299.C 5-String.030 -.100 2299.B 5-String -.125 2299.CB 6-String.030 -.125 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 E4.095 1999.L Extra Light 12199.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 E4.100 2199.L Light 12299.L Regular Light GB045.L G1 GB060.L D2.060 GB080.L A3.080 GB100.L E4.100 2299.L Regular Light GB045.L G1 GB065.L D2.065 GB080.L A3.080 GB105.L E4.105 2319.L Medium Light GB050.L G1.050 GB065.L D2.065 GB085.L A3.085 GB105.L E4.105 2399.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

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 B6.125 4299.C 5-String.030 -.100 4299.B 5-String -.125 4299.CB 6-String.030 -.125 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 E4.090 3999.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 A3.080 4099.L -.100 CB100.L E4.100 CBF125.L B5.125 4299.L Regular Light 4099.B -.125 CB045.L G1 CB065.L D2.065 CB080.L A3.080 CB105.L E4.105 4319.L Medium Light CB050.L G1.050 CB065.L D2.065 CB085.L A3.085 CB105.L E4.105 4399.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

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.

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 1519 1411.07 Es 7 Nylon 1411.08 D8 Nylon 1411.09 Cis 9 Nylon 1411.10 C 10 Nylon 1411.11 B 11 Nylon 1411.12 Bb 12 Nylon 1411.13 A 13 Nylon 1411.14 Gis 14 Nylon 1411.15 G 15 Nylon 1412 15-string (E1-G15) innovation 15

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.3.4 272.NMT.3.4 273.NMT.3.4 274.MT.3.4 275.MT.3.4 276.MT.3.4 270.NMT.3.4 3/4 (57-62 cm) OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS CHILDREN GUITAR 1/2 271.NMT.1.2 272.NMT.1.2 273.MT.1.2 274.MT.1.2 275.MT.1.2 276.MT.1.2 270.NMT.1.2 1/2 (51-56 cm) OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS CHILDREN GUITAR 1/4 271.NMT.1.4 272.NMT.1.4 273.MT.1.4 274.MT.1.4 275.MT.1.4 276.MT.1.4 270.NMT.1.4 1/4 (45-50 cm) OPTIMA SILVER CLASSICS CHILDREN GUITAR 1/8 tradition & innovation 16 271.NMT.1.8 272.NMT.1.8 273.MT.1.8 274.MT.1.8 275.MT.1.8 276.MT.1.8 270.NMT.1.8 1/8 (39-44 cm)

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''.010 2102 a'.013 Chrome steel 2122 a'.013 2103 d'.023 Chrome nickel 2123 d'.023 Tombak 2104 g.036 Chrome nickel 2124 g.036 Tombak 2105 2125 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 4105 2135 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''.010 2142 a'.013 2143 d'.023 2144 g.033 2145 one of the most popular string 17

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'.013 3052.L a'.015 3053.L d'.020 3033 d'.022 Bronze polished 3054.L g.030 3034 g.033 Bronze polished 3050.L 3030 3051.M e".0105 Silver Steel 3052.M a'.015 3053.M d'.022 3054.M g.031 3050.M 3051.H e".011 Silver Steel 3052.H a'.016 OPTIMA LENZNER ARTIST MANDOLIN 3053.H d'.023 3011 e".0095 Silver Steel 3054.H g.033 3012 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

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 2205 2305 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 4205 4305 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

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 2901.012 e' a' 2902 b 2.015 2903 g 3.020 a d' 2904 d 4.028 2503.H 2905 A 5.034 2503.T d 2906 E 6.047 2504.H g 2907 2504.T G 2505 12-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' 1.009 2702 d' 2.012 2703 g 3.022 2704 c 4.031 2705 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). 2701 a' 1.009 2702 d' 2.012 2709 g 3.022 Chrome nickel 2710 c 4.031 Chrome nickel 2711 5-string BANJO WALDZITHER SILVER STRINGS 2601 g' 1.013 3001 d' 1.009 2602 e' 2.017 3002 b 2.012 2603 c' 3.023 3003 g 3.017 2604 g 4.032 3004 c 4.019 2605 c 5.035 3005 g' 5.009 2606 9-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 2601.2S g 1.013 2602.2S e 2.017 2603.2S c 3.023 2604.2S g 4.032 2605.2S c 5.035 2606.2S 9-string 20

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.1001.24.B e" 0.24 Steel x-light G.1051.24.B e" 0.24 Steel x-light G.1001.25.B e" 0.25 Steel light G.1051.25.B e" 0.25 Steel light G.1001.26.B e" 0.26 Steel medium G.1051.26.B e" 0.26 Steel medium G.1001.27.B e" 0.27 Steel hard G.1051.27.B e" 0.27 Steel hard G.1001.28.B e" 0.28 Steel x-hard G.1051.28.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.1001.24.L e" 0.24 Steel x-light G.1051.24.L e" 0.24 Steel x-light G.1001.25.L e" 0.25 Steel light G.1051.25.L e" 0.25 Steel light G.1001.26.L e" 0.26 Steel medium G.1051.26.L e" 0.26 Steel medium G.1001.27.L e" 0.27 Steel hard G.1051.27.L e" 0.27 Steel hard G.1001.28.L e" 0.28 Steel x-hard G.1051.28.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

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.1061.24.B e" 0.24 Steel x-light G.1071.24.B e" 0.24 Steel x-light G.1061.25.B e" 0.25 Steel light G.1071.25.B e" 0.25 Steel light G.1061.26.B e" 0.26 Steel medium G.1071.26.B e" 0.26 Steel medium G.1061.27.B e" 0.27 Steel hard G.1071.27.B e" 0.27 Steel hard G.1061.28.B e" 0.28 Steel x-hard G.1071.28.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.1061.24.L e" 0.24 Steel x-light G.1071.24.L e" 0.24 Steel x-light G.1061.25.L e" 0.25 Steel light G.1071.25.L e" 0.25 Steel light G.1061.26.L e" 0.26 Steel medium G.1071.26.L e" 0.26 Steel medium G.1061.27.L e" 0.27 Steel hard G.1071.27.L e" 0.27 Steel hard G.1061.28.L e" 0.28 Steel x-hard G.1071.28.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

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.1001.26.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.1001.26.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

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 205 225 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

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

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 1027 6-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 1007 6-string 1045 G 1046 D 1047 6-string 26

OPTIMA Musiksaiten GmbH Managing Director Dipl. Ing. (FH) Claudia Schneider Dieselweg 8a 82538 Geretsried Germany HRB 205638 Local Court: Munich V.A.T.-number: DE288093656 Phone Fax +49 (0) 8171 380 990 +49 (0) 8171 380 991 E-Mail info@optima-strings.com Internet http://optima-strings.com www.facebook.com/optimastrings Factory II Markneukirchen Wernitzgrüner Str. 38 08258 Markneukirchen Phone Fax +49 (0) 37422 40604 +49 (0) 37422 6026

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