> Twelve String Guitars

Including the GA01 Hard Shell Case, GS10 Guitar Stand, Extra Strings, Strap, Picks, String Winder and Guitar Polish.

Including the GA01 Hard Shell Case, GS10 Guitar Stand, Extra Strings, Strap, Picks, String Winder and Guitar Polish.

Including the Fender CD140S-12 String Guitar in Natural Finish, Hard Shell Guitar Case, YT150 Tuner, GS10 Guitar Stand, Extra Strings, Strap, Picks, String Winder and Guitar Polish.

Includes Yamaha FG720S-12, Hardshell Guitar Case, Electronic Tuner, Strap, Picks, Guitar Stand, Extra Strings, String Winder, Guitar Polish, and Instructional DVD

Twelve string guitars must endure a great deal of added stress on the neck. The Seagull neck design offers superior stability, even on the twelve string models tuned to concert pitch. The straight string pull of the tapered Seagull headstock is an especially big advantage when it comes to tuning a twelve-string guitar and keeping it in tune.

The Classic XII is the culmination of many years of experience in making some of the best acoustic twelve-string guitars available. This is a truly stellar instrument - put it up against any other finely made 12-string guitar, and we're confident it will be the last one standing. As Vintage Guitar magazine said, "The Classic XII is flat out one of the best twelve strings we've ever played."

Everything a Guitarist Could Want ... 1- * Bottle Dr.Ducks Ax Wax * -$8.95 Retail + 1- ** Dr.Ducks Polishing Cloth Kit with a Hand Crank String Winder ** -$7.95 Retail + 1- Power String Winder (fits electric screwdriver) -$5.00 Retail + 2- sets *** Ducks Deluxe Guitar Strings ***--(up to)-$35.00 Retail + Plus Freight - $5.50 + 1- Cardboard Box To Keep It All In - Priceless !! = A Retail Offer of close to -$60.00 Retail or so ... ALL FOR ONLY-$24.90 ! * Dr.Ducks Ax Wax Contains NO Wax, NO Abrasives, NO Synthetics, NO Silicones or NO Acids and is known Globally as the Finest and Safest Cleaning - Moisturizing - Polishing Organic Formula known to man. * Do the entire instrument - fretboards, bridges, front, sides, back, pick-up covers, pick gard, metal, plastic, wood... * Dr.Ducks Ax Wax is used by C.F. Martin, Fender, Guild, Gretsch, Moonstone, Santa Cruz, James Goodall, Froggy Bottom, Beard, Dan Electro, Rick Turner, Terry C. McInturff and Hill Classical Guitars in production before their fine instruments even leave their factories ** Dr.Ducks Polishing Cloth Kit ** * 100% untreated double napped cotton flannel ... these polishing cloths cannot scratch your finish.. - * 10.5" x 14" - * 5 re-usable all cotton Dr.Ducks Ax Wax applicator patches in their own re-sealable zip lock bag ... * A Hand Crank String Winder and a Power String Winder - *** Guitar String Sets *** pick any 2 sets - *Lead or rhythm - you can feel the difference - *U.S.Made with U.S. Materials * 100% Guaranteed - *** Any 2 Sets of Guitar Strings - * Electric Guitar String Sets - * Sets Available 9-42, 9-46, 10-46, 11-50, 12-52, 13-54 or 14-56 Electric 12 String (10-46) * Acoustic Guitar String Sets - * Sets Available 10-47, 11-50, 12-53 and 13-56 - Acoustic 12 String (10-47)

Everything a Guitarist Could Want ... 1- * Bottle Dr.Ducks Ax Wax * -$8.95 Retail + 1- ** Dr.Ducks Polishing Cloth Kit with a Hand Crank String Winder ** -$7.95 Retail + 1- Power String Winder (fits electric screwdriver) -$5.00 Retail + 2- sets *** Ducks Deluxe Guitar Strings ***--(up to)-$35.00 Retail + Plus Freight - $5.50 + 1- Cardboard Box To Keep It All In - Priceless !! = A Retail Offer of close to -$60.00 Retail or so ... ALL FOR ONLY-$24.90 ! * Dr.Ducks Ax Wax Contains NO Wax, NO Abrasives, NO Synthetics, NO Silicones or NO Acids and is known Globally as the Finest and Safest Cleaning - Moisturizing - Polishing Organic Formula known to man. * Do the entire instrument - fretboards, bridges, front, sides, back, pick-up covers, pick gard, metal, plastic, wood... * Dr.Ducks Ax Wax is used by C.F. Martin, Fender, Guild, Gretsch, Moonstone, Santa Cruz, James Goodall, Froggy Bottom, Beard, Dan Electro, Rick Turner, Terry C. McInturff and Hill Classical Guitars in production before their fine instruments even leave their factories ** Dr.Ducks Polishing Cloth Kit ** * 100% untreated double napped cotton flannel ... these polishing cloths cannot scratch your finish.. - * 10.5" x 14" - * 5 re-usable all cotton Dr.Ducks Ax Wax applicator patches in their own re-sealable zip lock bag ... * A Hand Crank String Winder and a Power String Winder - *** Guitar String Sets *** pick any 2 sets - *Lead or rhythm - you can feel the difference - *U.S.Made with U.S. Materials * 100% Guaranteed - *** Any 2 Sets of Guitar Strings - * Electric Guitar String Sets - * Sets Available 9-42, 9-46, 10-46, 11-50, 12-52, 13-54 or 14-56 Electric 12 String (10-46) * Acoustic Guitar String Sets - * Sets Available 10-47, 11-50, 12-53 and 13-56 - Acoustic 12 String (10-47)

D'Addario XL Nickel Round Wound Guitar Strings are available in all popular sets and gauges. D'Addario pioneered the use of nickelplated steel for electric guitar. Today, discerning professionals like Mark Tremonti, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, and Brad Delson, just to name a few, choose XLs for their distinctive bright sound and excellent intonation. D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. About D'Addario - A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The D'Addario family's involvement in the musical instrument string business stretches back nine generations, across the Atlantic ocean, to the small town of Salle in the Italian province of Pescara. This was sheep grazing country, and the intestines of the animals were used to manufacture strings for lutes, guitars, harps and assorted other musical instruments. The D'Addario family has been producing gut strings since this time. But the family manufacturing remained in Italy until 1905, when Charles D'Addario immigrated to America and decided he would go into business importing the family's strings for sale in the US. He continued this enterprise through the conclusion of the first World War, at which time he set up a small shop in Long Island City, NY and began to manufacture strings in America. The shop was cramped, and had a limited output, but the strings that Charles produced for violin, viola, cello, bass and other classical instruments were of such exquisite quality that a strong following developed for the products amongst the violin makers of America. Charles traveled to many of these violin shops himself, journeying as far west as St. Louis. He was joined in 1936 by his son, John, who was away from the company only during World War II, when he served in the armed forces. During this period, guitars were becoming popular as rhythm instruments in dance bands, and John D'Addario began to introduce new products to the range. Guitar strings, naturally, were the primary additions. With the advent of synthetics after World War II, the business began to change. The introduction of nylon enabled the D'Addario family to produce the first strings made of nylon monofilaments and fibers. During the 1950s the guitar began to gain in popularity, and toward the end of that decade, with the enormous popularity of Elvis Presley and rock n' roll, the guitar string business began to grow. But this was only the beginning. In the '60s and '70s

Free standard shipping on orders above $199. An All-Purpose Reference for Navigating Your Fretboard. Guitar Educational. 9x12 inches. 96 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. Introducing 7-String Guitar, the first-ever method book written especially for seven-stringed instruments. It teaches chords, scales and arpeggios, all as they are adapted for the 7-string guitar. It features helpful fingerboard charts, and riffs & licks in standard notation and tablature to help players expand their sonic range in any style of music. It also includes an introduction by and biography of the author, tips on how to approach the book, a guitar notation legend, and much more! Andy's book, 7 String Guitar, is a practical and useful tool for approaching the 7 string beast. It offers players the opportunity to expand their finger-fetishing vocabulary. - Steve Vai

Martin FX 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings utilize an advanced thin wire core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. Martin Guitar Strings FAQ Q: Is it safe to use medium-gauge strings on my scallop braced guitar? A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings. Q: What is the difference between phosphor bronze and regular bronze strings? A: Simply put, the difference lies in the tone of the strings. Phosphor bronze has a copper/tin alloy, making them sound brighter. Q: Why do steel strings tarnish? A: Longevity of a string can sometimes depend on the player's body chemistry; and if a player has a high acid content in his/her perspiration, it could cause the strings to tarnish more quickly. Environmental factors such as humidity, can also cause tarnishing. Q: Why are your strings packaged in three envelopes instead of six? A: It’s an ecological decision that literally saves tons of excess paper every year. We package pairs of strings in alternate order to avoid confusion for beginner players who may not be familiar with different string gauges. Q: What type of strings came on my Martin? A: From time to time we change the type of strings used on new Martin guitars. Generally, all non-cutaway dreadnoughts and jumbos get medium gauge. All X-Series, cutaways and smaller models such as the 000 and 00 get light gauge strings. All 12 string guitars get extra light gauge. Of course we have a few exceptions with nylon string guitars and bass guitars. For the most current information of what type of strings came on your Martin, please refer to the model spec page for recommended strings. Q: Why did the Martin Guitar Company choose the packaging they are currently using? A: Our 100% recyclable packages and envelopes are safe for the environment and reduce the chances of the strings becoming tarnished. Q: I keep breaking strings. How can I prevent this from happening? A: Your string breakage problem may not be the result of the strings you are using. Strings often break due to an excessively sharp break angle or rough area at the saddle, or a rough area at the nut. Analyze the frequency you break strings and the location of the break. If you think it is the guitar, take your instrument to an authorized Martin Warranty Repair Center. If you are a heavy strummer, a medium-gauge string may be preferable.

Martin FX 92/8 Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings utilize an advanced thin wire core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. Martin Guitar Strings FAQ Q: Is it safe to use medium-gauge strings on my scallop braced guitar? A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings. Q: What is the difference between phosphor bronze and regular bronze strings? A: Simply put, the difference lies in the tone of the strings. Phosphor bronze has a copper/tin alloy, making them sound brighter. Q: Why do steel strings tarnish? A: Longevity of a string can sometimes depend on the player's body chemistry; and if a player has a high acid content in his/her perspiration, it could cause the strings to tarnish more quickly. Environmental factors such as humidity, can also cause tarnishing. Q: Why are your strings packaged in three envelopes instead of six? A: It’s an ecological decision that literally saves tons of excess paper every year. We package pairs of strings in alternate order to avoid confusion for beginner players who may not be familiar with different string gauges. Q: What type of strings came on my Martin? A: From time to time we change the type of strings used on new Martin guitars. Generally, all non-cutaway dreadnoughts and jumbos get medium gauge. All X-Series, cutaways and smaller models such as the 000 and 00 get light gauge strings. All 12 string guitars get extra light gauge. Of course we have a few exceptions with nylon string guitars and bass guitars. For the most current information of what type of strings came on your Martin, please refer to the model spec page for recommended strings. Q: Why did the Martin Guitar Company choose the packaging they are currently using? A: Our 100% recyclable packages and envelopes are safe for the environment and reduce the chances of the strings becoming tarnished. Q: I keep breaking strings. How can I prevent this from happening? A: Your string breakage problem may not be the result of the strings you are using. Strings often break due to an excessively sharp break angle or rough area at the saddle, or a rough area at the nut. Analyze the frequency you break strings and the location of the break. If you think it is the guitar, take your instrument to an authorized Martin Warranty Repair Center. If you are a heavy strummer, a medium-gauge string may be preferable.

Martin FX 92/8 Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings utilize an advanced thin wire core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. Martin Guitar Strings FAQ Q: Is it safe to use medium-gauge strings on my scallop braced guitar? A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings. Q: What is the difference between phosphor bronze and regular bronze strings? A: Simply put, the difference lies in the tone of the strings. Phosphor bronze has a copper/tin alloy, making them sound brighter. Q: Why do steel strings tarnish? A: Longevity of a string can sometimes depend on the player's body chemistry; and if a player has a high acid content in his/her perspiration, it could cause the strings to tarnish more quickly. Environmental factors such as humidity, can also cause tarnishing. Q: Why are your strings packaged in three envelopes instead of six? A: It’s an ecological decision that literally saves tons of excess paper every year. We package pairs of strings in alternate order to avoid confusion for beginner players who may not be familiar with different string gauges. Q: What type of strings came on my Martin? A: From time to time we change the type of strings used on new Martin guitars. Generally, all non-cutaway dreadnoughts and jumbos get medium gauge. All X-Series, cutaways and smaller models such as the 000 and 00 get light gauge strings. All 12 string guitars get extra light gauge. Of course we have a few exceptions with nylon string guitars and bass guitars. For the most current information of what type of strings came on your Martin, please refer to the model spec page for recommended strings. Q: Why did the Martin Guitar Company choose the packaging they are currently using? A: Our 100% recyclable packages and envelopes are safe for the environment and reduce the chances of the strings becoming tarnished. Q: I keep breaking strings. How can I prevent this from happening? A: Your string breakage problem may not be the result of the strings you are using. Strings often break due to an excessively sharp break angle or rough area at the saddle, or a rough area at the nut. Analyze the frequency you break strings and the location of the break. If you think it is the guitar, take your instrument to an authorized Martin Warranty Repair Center. If you are a heavy strummer, a medium-gauge string may be preferable.

Martin FX 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings utilize an advanced thin wire core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. Martin Guitar Strings FAQ Q: Is it safe to use medium-gauge strings on my scallop braced guitar? A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings. Q: What is the difference between phosphor bronze and regular bronze strings? A: Simply put, the difference lies in the tone of the strings. Phosphor bronze has a copper/tin alloy, making them sound brighter. Q: Why do steel strings tarnish? A: Longevity of a string can sometimes depend on the player's body chemistry; and if a player has a high acid content in his/her perspiration, it could cause the strings to tarnish more quickly. Environmental factors such as humidity, can also cause tarnishing. Q: Why are your strings packaged in three envelopes instead of six? A: It’s an ecological decision that literally saves tons of excess paper every year. We package pairs of strings in alternate order to avoid confusion for beginner players who may not be familiar with different string gauges. Q: What type of strings came on my Martin? A: From time to time we change the type of strings used on new Martin guitars. Generally, all non-cutaway dreadnoughts and jumbos get medium gauge. All X-Series, cutaways and smaller models such as the 000 and 00 get light gauge strings. All 12 string guitars get extra light gauge. Of course we have a few exceptions with nylon string guitars and bass guitars. For the most current information of what type of strings came on your Martin, please refer to the model spec page for recommended strings. Q: Why did the Martin Guitar Company choose the packaging they are currently using? A: Our 100% recyclable packages and envelopes are safe for the environment and reduce the chances of the strings becoming tarnished. Q: I keep breaking strings. How can I prevent this from happening? A: Your string breakage problem may not be the result of the strings you are using. Strings often break due to an excessively sharp break angle or rough area at the saddle, or a rough area at the nut. Analyze the frequency you break strings and the location of the break. If you think it is the guitar, take your instrument to an authorized Martin Warranty Repair Center. If you are a heavy strummer, a medium-gauge string may be preferable.

Martin FX 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings utilize an advanced thin wire core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. Martin Guitar Strings FAQ Q: Is it safe to use medium-gauge strings on my scallop braced guitar? A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings. Q: What is the difference between phosphor bronze and regular bronze strings? A: Simply put, the difference lies in the tone of the strings. Phosphor bronze has a copper/tin alloy, making them sound brighter. Q: Why do steel strings tarnish? A: Longevity of a string can sometimes depend on the player's body chemistry; and if a player has a high acid content in his/her perspiration, it could cause the strings to tarnish more quickly. Environmental factors such as humidity, can also cause tarnishing. Q: Why are your strings packaged in three envelopes instead of six? A: It’s an ecological decision that literally saves tons of excess paper every year. We package pairs of strings in alternate order to avoid confusion for beginner players who may not be familiar with different string gauges. Q: What type of strings came on my Martin? A: From time to time we change the type of strings used on new Martin guitars. Generally, all non-cutaway dreadnoughts and jumbos get medium gauge. All X-Series, cutaways and smaller models such as the 000 and 00 get light gauge strings. All 12 string guitars get extra light gauge. Of course we have a few exceptions with nylon string guitars and bass guitars. For the most current information of what type of strings came on your Martin, please refer to the model spec page for recommended strings. Q: Why did the Martin Guitar Company choose the packaging they are currently using? A: Our 100% recyclable packages and envelopes are safe for the environment and reduce the chances of the strings becoming tarnished. Q: I keep breaking strings. How can I prevent this from happening? A: Your string breakage problem may not be the result of the strings you are using. Strings often break due to an excessively sharp break angle or rough area at the saddle, or a rough area at the nut. Analyze the frequency you break strings and the location of the break. If you think it is the guitar, take your instrument to an authorized Martin Warranty Repair Center. If you are a heavy strummer, a medium-gauge string may be preferable.

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. A fantastic value on one of our most popular electric guitar strings! Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The success of D'Addario products is due not only to excellent product knowledge, but also to state-of-the-art equipment and up to date marketing and merchandising. Producing the highest quality, most consistent product makes D'Addario a leader in the field.

Martin FX 92/8 Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings utilize an advanced thin wire core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. Martin Guitar Strings FAQ Q: Is it safe to use medium-gauge strings on my scallop braced guitar? A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings. Q: What is the difference between phosphor bronze and regular bronze strings? A: Simply put, the difference lies in the tone of the strings. Phosphor bronze has a copper/tin alloy, making them sound brighter. Q: Why do steel strings tarnish? A: Longevity of a string can sometimes depend on the player's body chemistry; and if a player has a high acid content in his/her perspiration, it could cause the strings to tarnish more quickly. Environmental factors such as humidity, can also cause tarnishing. Q: Why are your strings packaged in three envelopes instead of six? A: It’s an ecological decision that literally saves tons of excess paper every year. We package pairs of strings in alternate order to avoid confusion for beginner players who may not be familiar with different string gauges. Q: What type of strings came on my Martin? A: From time to time we change the type of strings used on new Martin guitars. Generally, all non-cutaway dreadnoughts and jumbos get medium gauge. All X-Series, cutaways and smaller models such as the 000 and 00 get light gauge strings. All 12 string guitars get extra light gauge. Of course we have a few exceptions with nylon string guitars and bass guitars. For the most current information of what type of strings came on your Martin, please refer to the model spec page for recommended strings. Q: Why did the Martin Guitar Company choose the packaging they are currently using? A: Our 100% recyclable packages and envelopes are safe for the environment and reduce the chances of the strings becoming tarnished. Q: I keep breaking strings. How can I prevent this from happening? A: Your string breakage problem may not be the result of the strings you are using. Strings often break due to an excessively sharp break angle or rough area at the saddle, or a rough area at the nut. Analyze the frequency you break strings and the location of the break. If you think it is the guitar, take your instrument to an authorized Martin Warranty Repair Center. If you are a heavy strummer, a medium-gauge string may be preferable.

Martin FX 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings utilize an advanced thin wire core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. Martin Guitar Strings FAQ Q: Is it safe to use medium-gauge strings on my scallop braced guitar? A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings. Q: What is the difference between phosphor bronze and regular bronze strings? A: Simply put, the difference lies in the tone of the strings. Phosphor bronze has a copper/tin alloy, making them sound brighter. Q: Why do steel strings tarnish? A: Longevity of a string can sometimes depend on the player's body chemistry; and if a player has a high acid content in his/her perspiration, it could cause the strings to tarnish more quickly. Environmental factors such as humidity, can also cause tarnishing. Q: Why are your strings packaged in three envelopes instead of six? A: It’s an ecological decision that literally saves tons of excess paper every year. We package pairs of strings in alternate order to avoid confusion for beginner players who may not be familiar with different string gauges. Q: What type of strings came on my Martin? A: From time to time we change the type of strings used on new Martin guitars. Generally, all non-cutaway dreadnoughts and jumbos get medium gauge. All X-Series, cutaways and smaller models such as the 000 and 00 get light gauge strings. All 12 string guitars get extra light gauge. Of course we have a few exceptions with nylon string guitars and bass guitars. For the most current information of what type of strings came on your Martin, please refer to the model spec page for recommended strings. Q: Why did the Martin Guitar Company choose the packaging they are currently using? A: Our 100% recyclable packages and envelopes are safe for the environment and reduce the chances of the strings becoming tarnished. Q: I keep breaking strings. How can I prevent this from happening? A: Your string breakage problem may not be the result of the strings you are using. Strings often break due to an excessively sharp break angle or rough area at the saddle, or a rough area at the nut. Analyze the frequency you break strings and the location of the break. If you think it is the guitar, take your instrument to an authorized Martin Warranty Repair Center. If you are a heavy strummer, a medium-gauge string may be preferable.

Martin FX 92/8 Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings utilize an advanced thin wire core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. Martin Guitar Strings FAQ Q: Is it safe to use medium-gauge strings on my scallop braced guitar? A: Yes it is safe. All of our six-string guitars designed for steel strings have been tested to withstand the tension of a medium gauge string. However, since each top is unique, take note if the top starts to raise abnormally. If this happens, go back to the lighter-gauge strings. Q: What is the difference between phosphor bronze and regular bronze strings? A: Simply put, the difference lies in the tone of the strings. Phosphor bronze has a copper/tin alloy, making them sound brighter. Q: Why do steel strings tarnish? A: Longevity of a string can sometimes depend on the player's body chemistry; and if a player has a high acid content in his/her perspiration, it could cause the strings to tarnish more quickly. Environmental factors such as humidity, can also cause tarnishing. Q: Why are your strings packaged in three envelopes instead of six? A: It’s an ecological decision that literally saves tons of excess paper every year. We package pairs of strings in alternate order to avoid confusion for beginner players who may not be familiar with different string gauges. Q: What type of strings came on my Martin? A: From time to time we change the type of strings used on new Martin guitars. Generally, all non-cutaway dreadnoughts and jumbos get medium gauge. All X-Series, cutaways and smaller models such as the 000 and 00 get light gauge strings. All 12 string guitars get extra light gauge. Of course we have a few exceptions with nylon string guitars and bass guitars. For the most current information of what type of strings came on your Martin, please refer to the model spec page for recommended strings. Q: Why did the Martin Guitar Company choose the packaging they are currently using? A: Our 100% recyclable packages and envelopes are safe for the environment and reduce the chances of the strings becoming tarnished. Q: I keep breaking strings. How can I prevent this from happening? A: Your string breakage problem may not be the result of the strings you are using. Strings often break due to an excessively sharp break angle or rough area at the saddle, or a rough area at the nut. Analyze the frequency you break strings and the location of the break. If you think it is the guitar, take your instrument to an authorized Martin Warranty Repair Center. If you are a heavy strummer, a medium-gauge string may be preferable.

This Sale is for 6 sets of Ducks Deluxe Super High Quality Boutique Phosphor Bronze Special Light Gage Acoustic Guitar String Sets. ~ * Balanced, Clear - Great for Bends and Harmonics Excellent Sustain and Clarity ~ String Sizes are listed below ... ~ .011- .015- .024- .030- .039- .050 ~ *Here's some feedback about our strings - "Excellent strings at an unbelievable price, simply awesome. Thanks." - slipperybass ~ "THE BEST STRINGS EVER USED!!! GREAT COMMUNICATION... EXTRA SELLER!!! THANKS" - yellowcapt ~ " I love these strings and i am picky, will be back" - buchananan ~ "I put your strings on my Ovation Custom Legend and was suprised by the richness of tone. My Ovation sounds better than ever...I'll never buy those overpriced strings again. Thanks Doc" - Gehenna999 ~ "The best - Great service, Great stings / I'm a returning customer" - hermtavares ~ "Dem strings got blings" - obnoxciousjoe ~ "A Super Deal on High Quality Boutique Strings, Thanks for selling these." - tuckersdaddy ~ "Dr. Duck rules the WORLD of STRINGS!!!!! AAAAA" - stanscoolandhotst uff ~ *Balanced Ranges compliment the natural tone of your guitar... *Remain consistent in tuning during bends, harmonics or alternate tunings... *Wrapped tighter = longer lasting - less breakage - hold tone longer - less finger fatigue... * Phosphor bronze *100% Guaranteed * All U.S. Made with U.S. Materials ~ That's SIX (6) sets of the Highest Quality Boutique Phosphor Bronze Special Light Gage Acoustic Guitar String Sets Available.

GHS Boomers Electric Guitar Strings are GHS' most popular strings for electric guitar. Roundwound, with nickel plated steel wrap. Designed for Heavy Metal, Rock, Country, Blues, and Pop styles. GHS Guitar Strings are made on their own in-house string machines by their expert staff. Before they leave the shop, each string is meticulously inspected by hand by Their quality assurance people. Under high magnification, each string must pass a series of tests before it wears the GHS logo. Having been in the string business for 35 years, you can hear their expertise and experience as GHS strings are played all over the world, from 50,000 seat stadiums to small garages. GHS strings are the music industry's choice whether one wants fat, bright tone, or a bluesy, warm & mellow tone.

GHS Boomers Electric Guitar Strings are GHS' most popular strings for electric guitar. Roundwound, with nickel plated steel wrap. Designed for Heavy Metal, Rock, Country, Blues, and Pop styles. GHS Guitar Strings are made on their own in-house string machines by their expert staff. Before they leave the shop, each string is meticulously inspected by hand by Their quality assurance people. Under high magnification, each string must pass a series of tests before it wears the GHS logo. Having been in the string business for 35 years, you can hear their expertise and experience as GHS strings are played all over the world, from 50,000 seat stadiums to small garages. GHS strings are the music industry's choice whether one wants fat, bright tone, or a bluesy, warm & mellow tone.

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The success of D'Addario products is due not only to excellent product knowledge, but also to state-of-the-art equipment and up to date marketing and merchandising. Producing the highest quality, most consistent product makes D'Addario a leader in the field.

D'Addario XL Nickel Electric Bass strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst bass players of all genres and styles. All XL strings are precision wound on our exclusive computer- controlled machines, ensuring each string has excellent intonation, clear fundamentals, and unparalleled consistency. The nickel-plated steel wrap wire is known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation and delivers a universally appealing tone for all playing styles. D'Addario Artist Who Eses EXL170-6 or Similar Products Jeff Andrews Steve Bailey Oteil Burbridge - Allmann Brothers Band & Oteil and the Peacemakers Rodney Skeet Curtis Pierre De Reeder - Rilo Kiley Mark Egan Robert Ehrenbrand - Boy Sets Fire David Ellefson Dean Felber - Hootie & The Blowfish Ric Fierabracci Freekbass Jimmy Haslip - Yellowjackets & Jing Chi Interpol Alphonso Johnson Just Surrender - Just Surrender Teddy Landau - Seal, Shelby Lynne Mick Mahan - Pat Benatar Michael Manring John Myung - Dream Theater Juan Nelson - Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Adam Nitti - Liquid Blue George Porter, Jr. - Funky Meters Alison Prestwood Sam Rivers - Limp Bizkit Tucker Rountree Jim Scholten - Sawyer Brown Sam Sims - Janet Jackson Sparta Gary Willis D'Addario EXL170 XL Nickelplated Steel Bass Strings are World-famous for theit distinctive bright tone. XL Strings deliver excellent magnetic output while providing a smooth, comfortable surface that reduces premature fret wear. D'Addario Bass Strings use the highest quality alloys, constand core tension during winding, and an exclusive computer- controlled winding process to deliver unparalelled consistency, superb tone, and precise intonation set after set. D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. About D'Addario - A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The D'Addario family's involvement in the musical instrument string business stretches back nine generations, across the Atlantic ocean, to the small town of Salle in the Italian province of Pescara. This was sheep grazing country, and the intestines of the animals were used to manufacture strings for lutes, guitars, harps and assorted other musical instruments. The D'Addario family has been producing gut strings since this time. But the

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as 'The Player's Choice' amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features: Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The success of D'Addario products is due not only to excellent product knowledge, but also to state-of-the-art equipment and up to date marketing and merchandising. Producing the highest quality, most consistent product makes D'Addario a leader in the field.

Behind the creation of Kerly Music's 12-string pack of Earthtones Acoustic Guitar Strings lie grit, passion, and warmth. Acoustic guitar is where many a musical soul lives and these strings target this expressive, artistic approach. Earthtones are seasoned between -320F and +350F for 24 hours to reduce the micro-cracks that cause tonal loss and premature breakage. Thanks to the repetitive HOT/COLD tempering process, the micro-cracks close up, preventing the buildup of dirt and corrosion. Strength, sound, and string life are enhanced. Extra-light gauge string set for your 12-string guitar.

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D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. About D'Addario - A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The D'Addario family's involvement in the musical instrument string business stretches back nine generations, across the Atlantic ocean, to the small town of Salle in the Italian province of Pescara. This was sheep grazing country, and the intestines of the animals were used to manufacture strings for lutes, guitars, harps and assorted other musical instruments. The D'Addario family has been producing gut strings since this time. But the family manufacturing remained in Italy until 1905, when Charles D'Addario immigrated to America and decided he would go into business importing the family's strings for sale in the US. He continued this enterprise through the conclusion of the first World War, at which time he set up a small shop in Long Island City, NY and began to manufacture strings in America. The shop was cramped, and had a limited output, but the strings that Charles produced for violin, viola, cello, bass and other classical instruments were of such exquisite quality that a strong following developed for the products amongst the violin makers of America. Charles traveled to many of these violin shops himself, journeying as far west as St. Louis. He was joined in 1936 by his son, John, who was away from the company only during World War II, when he served in the armed forces. During this period, guitars were becoming popular as rhythm instruments in dance bands, and John D'Addario began to introduce new products to the range. Guitar strings, naturally, were the primary additions. With the advent of synthetics after World War II, the business began to change. The introduction of nylon enabled the D'Addario family to produce the first strings made of nylon monofilaments and fibers. During the 1950s the guitar began to gain in popularity, and toward the end of that decade, with the enormous popularity of Elvis Presley and rock n' roll, the guitar string business began to grow. But this was only the beginning. In the '60s and '70s, wit

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. About D'Addario - A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The D'Addario family's involvement in the musical instrument string business stretches back nine generations, across the Atlantic ocean, to the small town of Salle in the Italian province of Pescara. This was sheep grazing country, and the intestines of the animals were used to manufacture strings for lutes, guitars, harps and assorted other musical instruments. The D'Addario family has been producing gut strings since this time. But the family manufacturing remained in Italy until 1905, when Charles D'Addario immigrated to America and decided he would go into business importing the family's strings for sale in the US. He continued this enterprise through the conclusion of the first World War, at which time he set up a small shop in Long Island City, NY and began to manufacture strings in America. The shop was cramped, and had a limited output, but the strings that Charles produced for violin, viola, cello, bass and other classical instruments were of such exquisite quality that a strong following developed for the products amongst the violin makers of America. Charles traveled to many of these violin shops himself, journeying as far west as St. Louis. He was joined in 1936 by his son, John, who was away from the company only during World War II, when he served in the armed forces. During this period, guitars were becoming popular as rhythm instruments in dance bands, and John D'Addario began to introduce new products to the range. Guitar strings, naturally, were the primary additions. With the advent of synthetics after World War II, the business began to change. The introduction of nylon enabled the D'Addario family to produce the first strings made of nylon monofilaments and fibers. During the 1950s the guitar began to gain in popularity, and toward the end of that decade, with the enormous popularity of Elvis Presley and rock n' roll, the guitar string business began to grow. But this was only the beginning. In the '60s and '70s, wit

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. About D'Addario - A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The D'Addario family's involvement in the musical instrument string business stretches back nine generations, across the Atlantic ocean, to the small town of Salle in the Italian province of Pescara. This was sheep grazing country, and the intestines of the animals were used to manufacture strings for lutes, guitars, harps and assorted other musical instruments. The D'Addario family has been producing gut strings since this time. But the family manufacturing remained in Italy until 1905, when Charles D'Addario immigrated to America and decided he would go into business importing the family's strings for sale in the US. He continued this enterprise through the conclusion of the first World War, at which time he set up a small shop in Long Island City, NY and began to manufacture strings in America. The shop was cramped, and had a limited output, but the strings that Charles produced for violin, viola, cello, bass and other classical instruments were of such exquisite quality that a strong following developed for the products amongst the violin makers of America. Charles traveled to many of these violin shops himself, journeying as far west as St. Louis. He was joined in 1936 by his son, John, who was away from the company only during World War II, when he served in the armed forces. During this period, guitars were becoming popular as rhythm instruments in dance bands, and John D'Addario began to introduce new products to the range. Guitar strings, naturally, were the primary additions. With the advent of synthetics after World War II, the business began to change. The introduction of nylon enabled the D'Addario family to produce the first strings made of nylon monofilaments and fibers. During the 1950s the guitar began to gain in popularity, and toward the end of that decade, with the enormous popularity of Elvis Presley and rock n' roll, the guitar string business began to grow. But this was only the beginning. In the '60s and '70s, wit

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. About D'Addario - A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The D'Addario family's involvement in the musical instrument string business stretches back nine generations, across the Atlantic ocean, to the small town of Salle in the Italian province of Pescara. This was sheep grazing country, and the intestines of the animals were used to manufacture strings for lutes, guitars, harps and assorted other musical instruments. The D'Addario family has been producing gut strings since this time. But the family manufacturing remained in Italy until 1905, when Charles D'Addario immigrated to America and decided he would go into business importing the family's strings for sale in the US. He continued this enterprise through the conclusion of the first World War, at which time he set up a small shop in Long Island City, NY and began to manufacture strings in America. The shop was cramped, and had a limited output, but the strings that Charles produced for violin, viola, cello, bass and other classical instruments were of such exquisite quality that a strong following developed for the products amongst the violin makers of America. Charles traveled to many of these violin shops himself, journeying as far west as St. Louis. He was joined in 1936 by his son, John, who was away from the company only during World War II, when he served in the armed forces. During this period, guitars were becoming popular as rhythm instruments in dance bands, and John D'Addario began to introduce new products to the range. Guitar strings, naturally, were the primary additions. With the advent of synthetics after World War II, the business began to change. The introduction of nylon enabled the D'Addario family to produce the first strings made of nylon monofilaments and fibers. During the 1950s the guitar began to gain in popularity, and toward the end of that decade, with the enormous popularity of Elvis Presley and rock n' roll, the guitar string business began to grow. But this was only the beginning. In the

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features: Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone. About D'Addario - A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The D'Addario family's involvement in the musical instrument string business stretches back nine generations, across the Atlantic ocean, to the small town of Salle in the Italian province of Pescara. This was sheep grazing country, and the intestines of the animals were used to manufacture strings for lutes, guitars, harps and assorted other musical instruments. The D'Addario family has been producing gut strings since this time. But the family manufacturing remained in Italy until 1905, when Charles D'Addario immigrated to America and decided he would go into business importing the family's strings for sale in the US. He continued this enterprise through the conclusion of the first World War, at which time he set up a small shop in Long Island City, NY and began to manufacture strings in America. The shop was cramped, and had a limited output, but the strings that Charles produced for violin, viola, cello, bass and other classical instruments were of such exquisite quality that a strong following developed for the products amongst the violin makers of America. Charles traveled to many of these violin shops himself, journeying as far west as St. Louis. He was joined in 1936 by his son, John, who was away from the company only during World War II, when he served in the armed forces. During this period, guitars were becoming popular as rhythm instruments in dance bands, and John D'Addario began to introduce new products to the range. Guitar strings, naturally, were the primary additions. With the advent of synthetics after World War II, the business began to change. The introduction of nylon enabled the D'Addario family to produce the first strings made of nylon monofilaments and fibers. During the 1950s the guitar began to gain in popularity, and toward the end of that decade, with the enormous popularity of Elvis Presley and rock n' roll, the guitar string business began to grow. But this was only the beginning. In the '60s and '

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone.

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features: Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone. Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone.

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone.

GHS Bass Boomers are their most popular bass strings. They have lots of power and brilliance. Their extra core strength results in less breakage for a roundwound. They are nickel plated to baby the frets. Whether you just bought your first bass guitar or you're soloing like Jaco on Teen Town , your bass tone will make you or break you as a musician. Since there are different playing styles and each player desires a special tone, GHS offers a very wide variety of bass strings. GHS Guitar Strings are made on their own in-house string machines by their expert staff. Before they leave the shop, each string is meticulously inspected by hand by Their quality assurance people. Under high magnification, each string must pass a series of tests before it wears the GHS logo. Having been in the string business for 35 years, you can hear their expertise and experience as GHS strings are played all over the world, from 50,000 seat stadiums to small garages. GHS strings are the music industry's choice whether one wants fat, bright tone, or a bluesy, warm & mellow tone.

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone.

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone.

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone.

D'Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as The Player's Choice amongst gutiar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with nickel-plated steel, known for it's distinctive bright tone and excellent intonation. Features Round wound Nickel-plated steel wrap wire Bright, true sound D'Addario String Alloy/Tone Glossary Electric and acoustic guitar strings, as well as all of their bass strings are produced by winding a wrap wire around a high-carbon steel hexcore wire. The type of alloy used as the wrap wire determines the tonal quality of the strings. Here's a quick reference guide: Nickel - D'Addarios XL strings are made using nickel-plated wrap wire. Nickel provides great overall tone and sound, and has been the best-selling type of electric guitar string over the last 50 years. Stainless Steel - D'Addario XLS guitar strings are made with a stainless steel wrap wire. Stainless steel provides a brighter, more cutting tone. They're generally used on electric instruments, but can be used on acoustic instruments as well. ProSteels bass strings utilize a specialized steel alloy that delivers super bright highs and deep, focused lows for a distinctive piano tone . Phosphor Bronze - D'Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are legendary for their full, rich, acoustic tone. Phosphor bronze provides a warm and bright tone. They also produce Phosphor Bronze strings for acoustic bass. 80/20 Bronze - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze (also referred to as brass) acoustic guitar strings provide a brighter tone. 80/20 Bronze strings have great acoustic clarity coupled with extra-bright, loud tone.