Argentine

Argentine strings are the original strings for Selmer Maccaferri guitars. The french string maker Savarez was commissioned by Selmer to design an appropriate string for their guitars. Argentine strings are comprised of a round steel core with silver plated copper windings. Most strings today are made with hex cores which provide greater stability but are also stiffer and not as bright as the round core Argentine strings.

For more than 60 years, Argentine strings have accompanied the music of prestigious guitarists, from Django Reinhardt to Raphaël Fays, Boulou Ferre, Pierre Lacombe, Romane, Patrick Saussois and many others. Their unique sound and supple feel has made them the #1 choice for professional jazz manouche guitarists. Their acoustic qualities have enabled them to withstand crises and trends and to respond, without ever having been equalled, to the aspirations of musicians concerned with restoring their authentic sound.  In the 80s, Savarez improved the design of Argentine strings so that they would last longer. These redesigned strings are called "New concept." The originals were so fragile they often had to be changed every day. Occasionally you will find an old vintage Selmer guitar with a few packs of the older Argentine strings in the accesories pocket of the case. Today this strings benefit from new winding techniques ensuring an even more homogeneous connection between the steel core and the silver plated metal strip. They are highly resistant to intensive play thanks to the increased reliability of the metals used and perfectly adapted to the very specific needs of music. This construction makes the strings more resistant and has a longer life.Wanted by a large number of musicians and luthiers throughout the world, they are the only strings that have perfectly adapted to the legendary Selmer-Maccaferri guitars, produced today by talented luthiers who have kept their spirit and thus ensure their durability.