AUGGIE PAJARES
"I've played a lot of different guitar strings over the years, but DR Strings have become my go-to. I love the sound, the feel, and, most importantly, the consistency. Every set feels dependable, and I know exactly what I'm getting every time I restring my guitar. There's something special about playing a string that's made with real dedication and craftsmanship. You can feel the care that goes into making them, and that inspires confidence every time I pick up my guitar. My favorite set is the DR Pure Blues, made with pure nickel. They deliver the warm, rich, vintage tone I've always heard in great records. They have that classic sound that just feels right—smooth, musical, and full of character. Whether I'm practicing, recording, or on tour, DR Pure Blues give me the tone and feel I can always rely on."
PRODUCTS
Pure Blues™
Pure Nickel Round Core Electric Guitar Strings
Model: PHR-10/52
Pure Blues™ electric guitar strings recreate the unmistakable tone and feel of classic American rock and blues. The moment you put them on, you will notice a distinctive warm, balanced sound that produces rich overtones and a pure vintage vibe. Chords ring out sweet and round. Leads become more present with punchiness and sustain. And your fingers are rewarded with smooth playability and highly responsive touch sensitivity.
BIO
Auggie Pajares is a Peru-born, New York–based musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose dynamic sound bridges cultures and genres. After migrating to the United States at the age of 14, Pajares found his voice through the guitar—an instrument that quickly became the foundation of his artistic identity. By 17, he was performing professionally across New York City’s vibrant rock scene, soon expanding his musical reach into salsa and Latin jazz. These early experiences immersed him in the city’s rich musical landscape, where he studied, performed, and collaborated with some of its most accomplished Latin artists. Pajares’ deep versatility has since become his hallmark. His stylistic fluency has allowed him to perform with a wide spectrum of internationally recognized artists, including Luis Fonsi, Belinda, Maluma, Thalía, Kany García, Diego Torres, Pepe Aguilar, Maluma, Macklemore, Olga Tañón, Charly Black, and most recently, Anees, with whom he tours extensively. As a producer, Pajares channels more than a decade of performance experience into crafting music that is both sonically rich and globally informed. His productions span pop, reggaeton, rock, jazz, fusion, urban, bachata, world music, and country, unified by a signature blend of complexity, rhythm, and emotional depth. As a recent Recording Academy voting member, Auggie begins a new chapter where he hopes to use his voice to support, uplift and advocate for the people who make and shape music; moreover, to proudly contribute to the Grammy Award process. With his multicultural background and unwavering dedication to his craft, Auggie Pajares continues to push creative boundaries—bridging genres, generations, and audiences through the universal language of music.
