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The original nylon string for classical guitar - made in New York since 1947.
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Albert Augustine has been producing the finest quality silver plated bass and nylon treble classical guitar strings in New York City since 1946.

10/22/2025

Say hello to the newest Augustine Artist Family Member, 🤩

Stefan Koim is a German guitarist and lutenist known for his versatility and his blend of historical performance and contemporary music. He’s performed around the world from the Cologne Philharmonic to the Shanghai Concert Hall as both a soloist and chamber musician.

Alongside his work on stage, Stefan is also Head of the Guitar Department at the University of Osnabrück.

We’re so happy to have him join our roster of artists!

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Herzlich Willkommen in der Augustine Strings Family, !

Als Konzertgitarrist und Lautenist ist Stefan bekannt für seine Vielseitigkeit, die er nutzt, um historische Aufführungspraxis und zeitgenössische Musik zu verbinden.

Er tritt weltweit als Solist und Kammermusiker auf – von der Kölner Philharmonie bis zur Shanghai Concert Hall.

Neben seiner Bühnentätigkeit leitet Stefan den Fachbereich Gitarre an der Universität Osnabrück.

10/17/2025

The New York City Classical Guitar Society

10/10/2025

Congratulations to the team behind Sessions: Rhode Island on being submitted for Grammy® consideration in three categories:

Classical: Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance
Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient, or Chant: Best Global Music Album
Production, Engineering, Composition & Arrangement: Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

This extraordinary project from and Scott Borg, brings to life the essence of world cultures and joins world class musicians from across the globe. Blending musical traditions through the language of plucked string instruments, this collaboration showcases the artistry of master musicians and celebrates tradition and innovation across borders.

07/10/2025

We’re excited to welcome Ayşegül Koca to the Augustine Strings family!!! 🥳

Originally from Ankara, Turkiye, Ayşegül has performed with major orchestras in Germany, Russia, and Mexico, and toured across the U.S., Mexico, and Europe. She’s the founder of the International Ankara Guitar Festival, holds a Doctorate in Music, and currently teaches at Ankara Music and Fine Arts University.

We’re proud to have her join the Augustine artist family!!!

Ayşegül uses Regal Blue high tension strings 🟪🟪🟪

07/06/2025

Some photos from Solstice Symposium 2025

The Candlewood Hill Arts foundation is dedicated to music and preservation of historic architecture. Each June in the lovely town Higganum, we host the annual Solstice Guitar Symposium, currently anticipating its 9th installment. The symposium focuses on performance with an emphasis on chamber music with guitar, education, community outreach, and in 2026, we anticipate the inauguration of an artist-in resident program to produce new chamber works with guitar. Most of the performances take place on the Candlewood Hill farm in a restored barn built circa 1690 in the hills of Connecticut.

06/24/2025

GFA 2025 Part 2

Cheers to amazing concerts and lectures from our artists and team!

📷 Augustine Artist
📷 Augustine Artist and 2024 GFA winner
📷 Duo concert of Augustine Artists
📷 Augustine Strings lecture and trivia with and
📷 JIJI’s lecture with department
📷 Augustine Strings lecture on social media with .g.kaya
📷 open mic night featuring Niki!!!
📷 Augustine Artist .khembo (semi finalist!) with first prize winner

06/23/2025

GFA 2025 Part 1

Congratulations to another spectacular year of celebrating the guitar

📷 1st Prize Winner Virgile Barthe and Augustine President Stephen Griesgraber
📷 First Prize Winner Virgile Barthe
📷 All the winners, the jury and staff
📷 Hall of Fame Inductee Maestro Alvaro Pierri
📷 Maestro Alvaro Pierri 🤭
📷 Augustine Artists and with Second Prize winner Muxin Li
📷 Second Prize winner
📷 Third Prize winner
📷 Fourth Prize winner

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06/03/2025

If you haven’t watched it yet, make sure to catch up on our latest episode of the Wind Up with !!!! 🐀 🍕 🏙️

Sit down, grab a new set of strings, and get inspired 😁

Oh, and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Page!

05/09/2025

Heisenberg
May 9–11 at The Chain Theater
312 W 36th St, 4th Fl, NYC

A spontaneous kiss between strangers in a London train station sparks an unexpected, life-changing connection.

From Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens, Heisenberg is a bold, intimate story exploring the tension between chaos and connection.

Featuring live music by classical guitarist Lars Frandsen, a pioneer in the rediscovery of nineteenth-century guitar literature and a champion of historical performance practice.

Tickets available now.

05/06/2025

🚨 New Episode out now! 🚨

Grab a fresh set of strings and maybe a jar of Nutella? And tune in to the latest episode 😉

Make sure you have a chance to weigh in on the Nutella vs Marmite debate.

How many people have even tried marmite?

04/25/2025

Kithara Project celebrates 10 years as a non-profit this month! We couldn't have reached this milestone without the support of our donors, family, friends and everyone who understands the value of our work. We're ready for the next 10 years, and we're moving into the next decade with a bolder vision for the future. To mark this special occasion, we’ll be introducing our new logo which you'll see on all future publications and materials. We will also be announcing exciting plans and posting special stories and blast from the past images over the next 10 months. Stay tuned and thank you for believing in us. We're 10 years old now!
¡Este mes, Kithara Project celebra 10 años como Associacion Civil! No podríamos haber llegado a este punto sin el apoyo de nuestros donantes, familiares, amigos/as y todas las personas que comprenden el valor de nuestro trabajo. Estamos listos para los próximos 10 años y entramos a esta nueva década con una visión más audaz del futuro. Para celebrar esta ocasión tan especial, presentaremos nuestro nuevo logotipo, que aparecerá en todas nuestras publicaciones y materiales futuros. También anunciaremos planes emocionantes y publicaremos historias especiales e imágenes del pasado durante los próximos 10 meses. Permanezcan atentos y gracias por creer en nosotros. ¡Ya cumplimos 10!
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04/16/2025

✨ JIJI LIT up the 2025 Buffalo International Guitar Festival✨

A spectrum of sounds from Hildegard von Bingen to Steve Reich to her own electrifying works, JIJI brought together a world of sound and icons together, while also mentoring students in workshops and masterclasses.

📷 Big congratulations to the winners!
📷 Featured artist, JIJI
📷A stunning solo recital at Lippes Concert Hall
📷 JIJIs masterclass
📷 JIJI mentoring the next generation of artists 💪🏻

Big thanks to team!

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Part of Guitar History

Continuously operating in New York for over 70 years, Augustine Strings is a legacy brand producing some of the finest guitar strings in the world. A pioneer in the industry, Augustine was the first ever manufacturer of nylon guitar strings, establishing a timeless foothold in the classical guitar market.

Albert Augustine developed his original strings with the guidance of Andrés Segovia, the “godfather” of classical guitar. By using nylon to standardize strings that had previously been made of animal gut, their final product changed the world and defined the sound of the guitar in the 20th century.

Since then Augustine has continued to raise the bar and bring consistently superior guitar strings to market. The company now boasts a full line of strings for classical, acoustic, and electric guitars that are American-made, competitively priced, and comprised of the finest materials to satisfy the tonal and tactile needs of every player from beginner to pro. Augustine Strings is run by musicians and the strings are produced and packed by line workers whose quality control is second to none thanks to the reciprocal loyalty between company and employees.

With the attention to quality that is often associated with smaller businesses, Augustine Strings represents the crossroads of boutique excellence and worldwide familiarity, ensuring its role in the future of the guitar will be just as significant as its past.