Fretted Instrument Strings

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Fretted Instrument Strings
“Every song I’ve ever recorded has been
with D’Addario strings. They ’ve never
let me down - the best in the biz.”
John 5
Herman Li
“D’Addario is tough! I’m never
switching string brands!”
Dragonforce
Introduction
Index
With the tremendous
variety of strings
available, choosing
the right set for your
playing style and
taste can be quite a
confusing task, but
it can also be a
rewarding one. This
catalog has been
designed to provide
you with all the
technical information
you need to make
selecting your
favorite strings as
easy as possible. It
also includes some
string tips to help
you get the most out
of the strings you
choose. We’re sure
you’ll find it useful.
Electric Guitar Strings
XLS Stainless Steel Round Wound
Pedal Steel
XL Nickelplated Steel Round Wound
Heat-Treated Stainless Steel Half Round Wound
Chromes Stainless Steel Flat Wound
6
6
7
9
9
Acoustic Guitar Strings
80/20 Bronze Round Wound
Phosphor Bronze Round Wound
Flat Tops Semi-Flattened Phosphor Bronze
Silk & Steel
EXP Coated Phosphor Bronze Round Wound
EXP Coated 80/20 Bronze Round Wound
12
12
13
13
14
15
Bass Guitar Strings
ProSteels Round Wound
EXP Coated Nickelplated Steel Round Wound
Heat-Treated Nickel Half Round Wound
Phosphor Bronze Wound
EXP Coated Phosphor Bronze Wound
18
19
21
22
23
23
23
Classical Guitar Strings
Pro•Arté – Laser Selected Trebles
Pro•Arté Composites
EXP Coated – Laser Selected Trebles
Classics – Rectified Nylon Trebles
Classical Guitar – Student Grade
Folk/Classical Guitar – Ball End Nylon
Jake Shimabukuro
26
26
27
27
27
27
“D’Addario strings are like steroids for the ukulele!”
Banjo, Mandolin, and Other Strings
Banjo
Mandolin Family
EXP Coated Mandolin
Other Sets
30
31
31
32
Guitar Tips
Daryll Jones
“I love my D’Addario ProSteels strings.”
The Rolling Stones
Why Do Strings Break?
About String Tensions and Gauges
Which Set is for Me?
Glossary of String Terms
Restringing Your Guitar
Determining the Scale of Your Bass
Frequently Asked Questions
33
34
34
35
36
36
37
Other
Player’s Points
Website
38
39
Electric Guitar Strings
XLS Stainless Steel Round Wound
“D’Addario strings sound great and last
a long time. They're the best.”
Joe Satriani
Pedal Steel
Heat-Treated Stainless Steel Half Round Wound
“After 10 years of sampling every brand
of guitar strings out there, D’Addario is
the first I’ve come across that hasn’t let
me down once.”
AllisonRobertson
The Donnas
“I use D’Addario strings because I love the feeling
of new strings, and I tried a lot of other strings,
but nothing felt like a new set of XLs.”
BillyMartin
Good Charlotte
“I take D’Addario strings everywhere I go
- stage, studio, or practicing. They have a
great sound, they’re very consistent and
last a long time. I think D’Addario
strings are absolutely the best.”
John Scofield
tone
bright
mellow
HEA
HEAT
T TREA
TREATED
TED TO RESTORE BRIGHTNESS
.010 • .013 • .017 • .026 • .036 • .046
ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS
430 Stainless Steel
Ground Half-round
REGULAR LIGHT GAUGE
E H R 310
stainless
steel
nickelplated
steel
half round
stainless
flat wound
stainless
XL™ Nickelplated Steel Roud Wound
XLS™ Stainless Steel Round Wound
XLS Stainless Steel strings are known for their extremely long-lasting, bright tone. The
winding is a highly magnetic 430 stainless steel alloy that provides clear, bright tone with
maximum signal strength. The oxidation-resistant properties of stainless steel make XLS
strings resistant to climatic conditions.
XLS530
item #
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
PL008
PL010
PL015
XSG021
XSG030
XSG038
EXLS520
item #
Pedal Steel
Extra-Super Light
.008
.010
.015
.021
.030
.038
0.20
0.25
0.38
0.53
0.76
0.97
tension
lbs.
kg
10.4
9.1
12.9
11.9
13.9
11.9
4.72
4.13
5.85
5.40
6.30
5.40
Super Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
PL009
PL011
PL016
XSG024
XSG032
XSG042
diameter
inches mm
diameter
inches mm
.009
.011
.016
.024
.032
.042
0.23
0.28
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
D’Addario XL Electric Guitar strings are world-renowned as ”The Player’s Choice”
amongst electric guitar players of all genres and styles. XL strings are wound with
nickelplated steel, known for its distinctive bright sound and excellent intonation.
We offer a complete line of 29 differently gauged sets of XL electric guitar strings.
tension
lbs.
kg
13.1
11.0
14.7
15.6
15.5
14.5
5.94
4.99
6.67
7.07
7.03
6.58
XLS490
item #
“Turn ons:
wet ice cubes, little
kitchens, and fresh
D’Addario strings.”
Liz
Phair
note
PL010
PL013
PL017
XSG026
XSG036
XSG046
E
B
G
D
A
E
XLS540
item #
note
diameter
inches mm
PL013
PL015
PL011
PL014
PL017
PL020
XSG026
XSG030
XSG034
XSG038
F#
D#
G
E
B
G#
F#
E
D
B
.013
.015
.011
.014
.017
.020
.026
.030
.034
.038
XLS500
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
XLS590
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
XLS600
Mastadon
6
PL013
PL017
XSG026
XSG036
XSG046
XSG056
.010
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
15.4
16.6
18.2
19.2
17.1
7.35
6.98
7.53
8.25
8.71
7.76
PL012
PL014
PL017
PL020
XSG024
XSG030
XSG036
XSG042
XSG054
XSG070
31.2
29.4
28.1
28.7
23.8
23.3
26.1
28.1
27.9
24.1
14.15
13.33
12.74
13.02
10.79
10.57
11.84
12.74
12.65
10.93
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.008
.010
.015
.021
.030
.038
0.20
0.25
0.38
0.53
0.76
0.97
tension
lbs.
kg
10.4
9.1
12.9
12.0
14.0
12.1
G
E
C
A
G
E
C
A
F
C
diameter
inches mm
.012
.014
.017
.020
.024
.030
.036
.042
.054
.070
0.30
0.36
0.43
0.51
0.61
0.76
0.91
1.07
1.37
1.78
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.017
.030
.042
.052
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.76
1.07
1.32
item #
PL009
PL011
PL016
NW024
NW032
NW042
NW054
E
B
G
D
A
E
item #
KPL009
KPL011
KPL016
NW024
NW032
NW042
16.2 7.35
15.4 6.98
16.6 7.53
24.7 11.20
25.8 11.70
21.5 9.75
diameter
inches mm
.0085
.0105
.015
.022
.032
.039
0.22
0.27
0.38
0.56
0.81
0.99
11.7
10.0
12.9
13.3
15.9
12.7
5.31
4.54
5.85
6.03
7.21
5.76
item #
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.009
.011
.016
.024
.032
.042
0.23
0.28
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
tension
lbs.
kg
13.1
11.0
14.7
15.8
15.8
14.8
EXL110
5.94
4.99
6.67
7.17
7.17
6.71
item #
E
B
G
D
A
E
B
diameter
inches mm
.009
.011
.016
.024
.032
.042
.054
0.23
0.28
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.37
tension
lbs.
kg
13.1
11.0
14.7
15.8
15.8
14.8
13.8
item #
PL010
PL013
PL017
NW026
NW036
NW046
NW059
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.009
.011
.016
.024
.032
.042
0.23
0.28
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
tension
lbs.
kg
13.1
11.0
14.7
15.8
15.8
14.8
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
27.8
27.6
25.8
21.5
item #
10.57
10.57
12.61
12.52
11.70
9.75
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
26.3
32.4
34.1
30.5
25.7
12.43
11.93
14.69
15.46
13.83
11.66
Mick
Thompson
Slipknot
“Soulive plays hard
and loud every night.
No one beats
D’Addario for feel
and durability. I will
never use another
string.”
Eric
Krasno
Soulive
SPL009
SPL011
SPL016
SNW024
SNW032
SNW042
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
EXL120+
item #
PL0095
PL0115
PL016
NW024
NW034
NW044
EXL125
item #
PL009
PL011
PL016
NW026
NW036
NW046
diameter
inches mm
.009
.011
.016
.024
.032
.042
0.23
0.28
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
tension
lbs.
kg
13.1
11.0
14.7
15.8
15.8
14.8
5.94
4.99
6.67
7.17
7.17
6.71
Super Light Plus
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0095
.0115
.016
.024
.034
.044
0.24
0.29
0.41
0.61
0.86
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
14.6
12.0
14.7
15.8
17.6
16.1
6.62
5.44
6.67
7.17
7.98
7.30
Super Light Top/Regular Bottom**
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
.010.046
inches
mm
.009
.011
.016
.026
.036
.046
0.23
0.28
0.41
0.66
0.91
1.17
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
item #
KPL010
KPL013
KPL017
NW026
NW036
NW046
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
B
SPL010
SPL013
SPL017
SNW026
SNW036
SNW046
E
B
G
D
A
E
PL010
PL013
NW018
NW026
NW036
NW046
13.1
11.0
14.7
18.4
19.5
17.5
5.94
4.99
6.67
8.34
8.84
7.94
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
15.4
16.6
18.4
19.5
17.5
7.35
6.98
7.53
8.34
8.84
7.94
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
.059
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
1.50
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
15.4
16.6
18.4
19.5
17.5
16.4
7.35
6.98
7.53
8.34
8.84
7.94
7.44
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
15.4
16.6
18.4
19.5
17.5
7.35
6.98
7.53
8.34
8.84
7.94
Reg Light/Double Ball End Steinberger®
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
EXL110W
item #
0.23
0.28
0.41
0.66
0.91
1.17
Regular Light/Soldered Twist
note
ESXL110
item #
.009
.011
.016
.026
.036
.046
tension
lbs.
kg
Regular Light 7-String
EKXL110
5.94
4.99
6.67
7.17
7.17
6.71
diameter
inches mm
Regular Light*
EXL110-7
5.94
4.99
6.67
7.17
7.17
6.71
6.26
Super Light/Soldered Twist
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
PL010
PL013
PL017
NW026
NW036
NW046
Super Light 7-String
note
note
SPL009
SPL011
SPL016
SNW026
SNW036
SNW046
Super Light*
note
S.L. Top/Reg. Bot./Double Ball End
Steinberger®
tension
lbs.
kg
®
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
.056
E
B
G
D
A
E
EKXL120
tension
lbs.
kg
Jazz Medium
note
note
EXL120-7
13.51
13.02
12.11
11.84
11.38
12.74
11.11
10.57
11.07
10.34
ESXL125
Extra-Super Light Plus
ESXL120 Super Light/Double Ball End Steinberger
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.052
PL0085
PL0105
PL015
NW022
NW032
NW039
PL009
PL011
PL016
NW024
NW032
NW042
tension
lbs.
kg
29.8
28.7
26.7
26.1
25.1
28.1
24.5
23.3
24.4
22.8
item #
item #
C-6th Tuning
note
4.72
4.13
5.85
5.44
6.35
5.49
EXL120
Jazz Light
PL012
PL016
XSG024
XSG032
XSG042
XSG052
item #
diameter
inches mm
0.33
0.38
0.28
0.36
0.43
0.51
0.66
0.76
0.86
0.97
tension
lbs.
kg
PL008
PL010
PL015
NW021
NW030
NW038
EXL130+
Extra-Super Light
Light Top/Heavy Bottom
PL010
PL013
PL017
XSG030
XSG042
XSG052
item #
Regular Light
item #
E-9th Tuning
item #
item #
EXLS510
EXL130
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
15.4
16.6
18.4
19.5
17.5
7.35
6.98
7.53
8.34
8.84
7.94
Regular Light/Wound 3rd
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.018
.026
.036
.046
0.25
0.33
0.46
0.66
0.91
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
15.4
16.1
18.4
19.5
17.5
7.35
6.98
7.30
8.34
8.84
7.94
tension
lbs.
kg
13.1
11.0
14.7
18.4
19.5
17.5
5.94
4.99
6.67
8.34
8.84
7.94
* Available in Multi-Pack and Bulk 25 sets
** Available in Multi-Pack sets
7
XL™ Nickelplated Steel Round Wound
EXL110+
item #
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
PL0105
PL0135
PL018
NW028
NW038
NW048
EXL140
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
PL010
PL013
PL017
NW030
NW042
NW052
PL011
PL014
PL018
NW028
NW038
NW049
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
EXL115W
item #
PL011
PL014
NW021
NW028
NW038
NW049
EXL116
PL011
PL014
PL018
NW030
NW042
NW052
EXL150
item #
PL010
PL010
PL013
PL013
PL017
PL008
NW026
PL012
NW036
PL018
NW046
NW026
8
PL010
PL014
PL009
PL012
PL018
NW026
0.27
0.34
0.46
0.71
0.97
1.24
17.9
16.6
18.6
21.3
21.6
18.9
8.12
7.53
8.44
9.66
9.80
8.57
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.017
.030
.042
.052
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.76
1.07
1.32
16.2 7.35
15.4 6.98
16.6 7.53
25.0 11.34
26.3 11.93
22.0 9.98
diameter
inches mm
.011
.014
.018
.028
.038
.049
0.28
0.36
0.46
0.71
0.97
1.24
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6
17.8
18.6
21.3
21.6
19.7
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.011
.014
.021
.028
.038
.049
0.28
0.36
0.53
0.71
0.97
1.24
8.89
8.07
8.44
9.66
9.80
8.93
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6
17.8
21.5
21.3
21.6
19.7
item #
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
PL010
PL014
NW022
NW030
NW038
NW049
8.89
8.07
9.75
9.66
9.80
8.93
item #
E
B
G
D
A
E
.010
.014
.022
.030
.038
.049
0.25
0.36
0.56
0.76
0.97
1.24
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2 7.35
17.8 8.07
23.8 10.79
25.0 11.34
21.6 9.80
19.7 8.93
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.020
.032
.042
.054
0.30
0.41
0.51
0.81
1.07
1.37
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
22.9
28.1
26.3
24.6
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.011
.014
.018
.030
.042
.052
0.28
0.36
0.46
0.76
1.07
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6 8.89
17.8 8.07
18.6 8.44
25.0 11.34
26.3 11.93
22.0 9.98
Regular Light 12-String
note
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.010
.013
.013
.017
.008
.026
.012
.036
.018
.046
.026
0.25
0.25
0.33
0.33
0.43
0.20
0.66
0.30
0.91
0.46
1.17
0.66
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2 7.35
16.2 7.35
15.4 6.98
15.4 6.98
16.6 7.53
14.7 6.67
18.4 8.34
18.5 8.39
19.5 8.84
23.4 10.61
17.5 7.94
23.2 10.52
High Strung/Nashville Tuning
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.009
.012
.018
.026
0.25
0.36
0.23
0.30
0.46
0.66
tension
lbs.
kg
note
PL012
PL016
NW024
NW032
NW042
NW052
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
16.2 7.35
17.8 8.07
18.6 8.44
18.5 8.39
23.4 10.61
23.2 10.52
note
PL013
PL017
NW026
NW036
NW046
NW056
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.052
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.32
23.3
23.3
28.1
28.1
26.3
22.0
10.57
10.57
12.74
12.74
11.93
9.98
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
.056
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
26.3
32.8
34.8
31.1
26.3
12.43
11.93
14.88
15.78
14.10
11.93
Baritone Guitar
XL157
NWB024
NWB034
NWB044
NWB056
NWB072-F6
NWB084-F6
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches
mm
.024
.034
.044
.056
.072
.084
0.61
0.86
1.12
1.42
1.83
2.13
tension
lbs.
kg
27.6
30.7
31.5
28.9
26.5
20.5
*Available in Multi-Pack and Bulk 25 sets
note
PL014
PL018
NW026
NW044
NW056
NW068
B
F#
D
A
E
B
.014
.018
.026
.044
.056
.068
EXL158
0.36
0.46
0.66
1.12
1.42
1.73
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
PL008
PL010
PL015
HRG022
HRG030
HRG039
item #
E
B
G
D
A
E
Page
Hamilton
E
B
G
D
A
E
EHR340
item #
E
B
G
D
A
E
EHR370
11.02
10.20
11.34
17.69
16.24
13.38
item #
10.4
9.1
12.9
16.3
15.5
13.6
4.72
4.13
5.85
7.39
7.03
6.17
diameter
inches mm
item #
PL013
PL017
HRG026
HRG036
HRG046
HRG056
Jazz Medium
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
.056
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
1.42
item #
note
PL013
PL017
NW026
NW036
NW046
NW062
B
F#
D
A
E
B
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
.062
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
1.56
9.49
9.08
11.35
12.03
10.81
11.17
Guitar/Bass
Designed for Jerry Jones™ Instruments
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.024
.034
.044
.056
.072
.084
0.61
0.86
1.12
1.42
1.83
2.13
tension
lbs.
kg
27.6
30.7
31.5
28.9
26.5
20.5
12.52
13.92
14.29
13.11
12.02
9.30
27.4
26.3
38.1
37.2
32.4
25.9
.009
.011
.016
.024
.032
.042
0.23
0.28
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
13.1
11.0
14.7
18.7
17.2
15.3
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.017
.026
.036
.046
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.91
1.17
5.94
4.99
6.67
8.48
7.80
6.94
7.35
6.98
7.53
9.71
9.48
8.25
diameter
inches mm
.010
.013
.017
.030
.042
.052
0.25
0.33
0.43
0.76
1.07
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2 7.35
15.4 6.98
16.6 7.53
27.5 12.47
27.2 12.34
22.6 10.25
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.011
.014
.018
.028
.038
.049
0.28
0.36
0.46
0.71
0.97
1.24
tension
lbs.
kg
ECG23
item #
PL010
PL014
CG020
CG028
CG038
CG048
ECG24
item #
PL011
PL015
CG022
CG030
CG040
CG050
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
15.4
16.6
21.4
20.9
18.2
12.43
11.93
17.28
16.87
14.69
11.75
D’Addario Chromes flat wound electric guitar
strings are famous for the smooth feel of their
flat ribbon windings and their great tone. Each
Chromes string is wound and polished on the
same machine, with string tension remaining
constant between processes. Nickelplated
steel underwindings on hex cores, polished
smooth, make Chromes the choice of jazz
and fusion players.
EHR350
item #
Keith
Urban
19.6 8.89
17.8 8.07
18.6 8.44
25.0 11.34
24.8 11.25
22.8 10.34
item #
PL011
PL015
CG022
CG030
CG040
CG050
CG065
ECG25
item #
PL012
PL016
CG024
CG032
CG042
CG052
ECG26
John
Frusciante
The Red Hot Chili Peppers
PL012
PL016
HRG024
HRG032
HRG042
HRG052
PL013
PL017
CG026
CG035
CG045
CG056
Jazz Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.052
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
33.2
30.6
27.2
22.6
10.57
10.57
15.06
13.88
12.34
10.25
Extra Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
Peter
Frampton
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.020
.028
.038
.048
0.25
0.36
0.51
0.71
0.97
1.24
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
17.8
20.2
21.3
21.6
19.9
7.35
8.07
9.16
9.66
9.80
9.02
Jazz Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
ECG24-7
item #
tension
lbs.
kg
20.9
20.0
25.0
26.5
23.8
24.6
tension
lbs.
kg
tension
lbs.
kg
Medium
note
PL011
PL014
PL018
HRG028
HRG038
HRG049
0.20
0.25
0.38
0.56
0.76
0.99
note
PL010
PL013
PL017
HRG030
HRG042
HRG052
.008
.010
.015
.022
.030
.039
tension
lbs.
kg
Regular Light
note
PL010
PL013
PL017
HRG026
HRG036
HRG046
diameter
inches mm
Super Light
note
EHR310
EHR360
Extra-Super Light
Baritone Light
diameter
inches mm
XL155
item #
PL009
PL011
PL016
HRG024
HRG032
HRG042
tension
lbs.
kg
24.3
22.5
25.0
39.0
35.8
29.5
EHR330
item #
Helmet
item #
12.52
13.92
14.29
13.11
12.02
9.30
Half Round guitar strings are round wound with 430 stainless steel, as used in our
XLS strings. The strings are then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth
and ”semi-flat.” The result is a string that maintains the flexibility and most of the tonal
characteristics of round wound strings, with the smooth feel of flat wound strings.
EHR320
Designed for Danelectro™ Instruments
diameter
inches mm
NWB024
NWB034
NWB044
NWB056
NWB072
NWB084
note
tension
lbs.
kg
Jazz Medium
item #
item #
item #
Designed for the Fender Bass VI™
10.57
10.57
10.39
12.74
11.93
11.16
Medium Top/Heavy Bottom
note
XL156
Jazz Light
item #
EJ22
diameter
inches mm
Heavy
note
PL012
PL016
PL020
NW032
NW042
NW054
EJ21
Continued
Jazz Extra Light
EXL145
tension
lbs.
kg
Blues/Jazz Rock/Wound 3rd
note
EXL150H
item #
.0105
.0135
.018
.028
.038
.048
tension
lbs.
kg
Blues/Jazz Rock*
item #
item #
diameter
inches mm
item #
EXL115
EJ20
Regular Light Plus
Chromes™
Stainless Steel
Half Round Wound
Heat-Treated Stainless Steel
Half Round™ Wound
diameter
inches mm
.011
.015
.022
.030
.040
.050
0.28
0.38
0.56
0.76
1.02
1.27
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6 8.89
20.5 9.30
25.3 11.47
24.6 11.16
25.8 11.70
21.5 9.75
Jazz Light 7-String
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
B
diameter
inches mm
.011
.015
.022
.030
.040
.050
.065
0.28
0.38
0.56
0.76
1.02
1.27
1.65
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6
20.5
25.3
24.6
25.8
21.5
22.9
8.89
9.30
11.47
11.16
11.70
9.75
10.39
Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.052
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
30.0
27.9
28.0
22.7
10.57
10.57
13.61
12.65
12.70
10.29
Medium
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.035
.045
.056
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
26.3
35.1
35.1
32.9
27.0
12.43
11.93
15.92
15.92
14.92
12.24
9
Acoustic Guitar Strings
80/20 Bronze Round Wound
“D’Addario strings bring out the best
in both slide and fretted guitar.”
Ben Harper
EXP Coated 80/20 Bronze Round Wound
Flat Tops Semi-Flattened Phosphor Bronze
Gypsy Jazz
Silk & Steel
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
“D’Addario strings - they’re so consistent I don't
even have to think about them, and that is the
best compliment of all.”
Lucinda Williams
“I play hard, and in the 20 plus years I’ve used
D’Addario strings they’ve never let me down.”
Jerry Douglas
“EXP17s are by far the best guitar
strings available for Bluegrass and
Flatpicking... they’re the only
strings I’ll use.”
Brian Sutton
tone
bright
80/20
bronze
80/20
exp coated
phosphor
bronze
phos bronze
exp coated
mellow
semi-flat
polished
gypsy jazz
silver
silk
& steel
80/20
Bronze Wound
D’Addario pioneered the use of 80/20 Bronze
(sometimes referred to as brass) for use on
acoustic guitars. 80/20 Bronze strings are
known for their crisp, bright tone, and are
popular with stage and studio professionals.
EJ10
item #
PL010
PL014
BW023
BW030
BW039
BW047
EJ11
item #
PL012
PL016
BW024
BW032
BW042
BW053
EJ14
item #
PL012
PL016
BW025
BW035
BW045
BW056
EJ12
item #
PL013
PL017
BW026
BW035
BW045
BW056
EJ36
item #
PL010
PL010
PL014
PL014
BW023
PL008
BW030
PL012
BW039
PL018
BW047
BW027
D’Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are acclaimed worldwide by professional and amateur
players alike for their great, long-lasting string tone. Phosphor Bronze was introduced to
stringmaking by D’Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with excellent acoustic
tone, becoming the stage and studio choice of the world’s top professionals. D’Addario
Phosphor Bronze strings are the barometer by which all acoustic guitar strings are measured.
EJ15
Extra Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.023
.030
.039
.047
0.25
0.36
0.58
0.76
0.99
1.19
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
item #
note
16.2 7.35
17.8 8.07
27.2 12.34
26.2 11.88
24.5 11.11
19.9 9.03
PL010
PL014
PB023
PB030
PB039
PB047
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ26
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.053
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.35
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
29.4
29.5
28.4
25.1
10.57
10.57
13.34
13.38
12.88
11.39
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
.012
.016
.025
.035
.045
.056
0.30
0.41
0.64
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
31.9
34.8
32.8
27.9
10.57
10.57
14.47
15.79
14.88
12.66
Medium
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.035
.045
.056
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
26.3
34.3
34.8
32.8
27.9
12.43
11.93
15.56
15.79
14.88
12.66
Light 12-String
note
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.010
.014
.014
.023
.008
.030
.012
.039
.018
.047
.027
note
PL011
PL015
PB022
PB032
PB042
PB052
E
B
G
D
A
E
0.25
0.25
0.36
0.36
0.58
0.20
0.76
0.30
0.99
0.46
1.19
0.69
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
16.2
17.8
17.8
27.2
14.7
26.2
18.5
24.5
23.4
19.9
26.3
7.35
7.35
8.07
8.07
12.34
6.67
11.88
8.39
11.11
10.61
9.03
11.93
note
“I started playing
guitar at the age of
13, I tried every string
company I could find.
My search ended
with D’Addario. As
much a part of my
sound as the guitar
I play.
P.S. I’ll never stray.”
PL012
PL016
PB024
PB032
PB042
PB053
E
B
G
D
A
E
Monte
Montgomery
item #
note
PL013
PL017
PB026
PB035
PB045
PB056
E
B
G
D
A
E
note
PL012
PL016
PB025
PB035
PB045
PB056
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ18
16.2 7.35
17.8 8.07
27.9 12.65
27.1 12.29
25.4 11.52
20.7 9.39
diameter
inches mm
.011
.015
.022
.032
.042
.052
0.28
0.38
0.56
0.81
1.07
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6
20.5
25.5
30.5
29.9
25.2
8.89
9.30
11.56
13.83
13.56
11.43
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.053
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.35
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
30.2
30.5
29.9
26.0
10.57
10.57
13.70
13.83
13.56
11.79
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.025
.035
.045
.056
0.30
0.41
0.64
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
32.8
36.8
34.0
29.0
10.57
10.57
14.88
16.69
15.42
13.15
Medium**
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.035
.045
.056
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
26.3
35.3
36.8
34.0
29.0
12.43
11.93
16.01
16.69
15.42
13.15
Heavy
item #
note
PL014
PL018
PB027
PB039
PB049
PB059
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ38H
12
0.25
0.36
0.58
0.76
0.99
1.19
Bluegrass
item #
EJ17
.010
.014
.023
.030
.039
.047
tension
lbs.
kg
Light**
item #
EJ19
diameter
inches mm
Custom Light*
item #
EJ16
Bluegrass
diameter
inches mm
Extra Light*
tension
lbs.
kg
Light
diameter
inches mm
Flat Tops
Semi-Flattened
Phosphor Bronze
diameter
inches mm
.014
.018
.027
.039
.049
.059
0.36
0.46
0.69
0.99
1.24
1.50
tension
lbs.
kg
31.8
29.5
38.4
45.2
40.0
32.2
14.42
13.38
17.41
20.50
18.14
14.60
High Strung/Nashville Tuning
item #
note
PL010
PL014
PL009
PL012
PL018
PB027
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.009
.012
.018
.027
0.25
0.36
0.23
0.30
0.46
0.69
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2 7.35
17.8 8.07
18.6 8.44
18.5 8.39
23.4 10.61
27.1 12.29
* Available in Multi-Pack sets
** Available in Multi-Pack and Bulk 25 sets
Phosphor Bronze Round Wound Cont.
EJ42
Resophonic Guitar
item #
note
PL016
PL018
PB028
PB035
PB045
PB056
D
B
G
D
B
G
EJ41
item #
note
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
note
PL010
PL010
PL014
PL014
PB023
PL008
PB030
PL012
PB039
PL018
PB047
PB027
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
30.7
27.5
38.6
34.3
40.0
38.3
13.92
12.47
17.52
15.56
18.14
17.37
diameter
inches mm
.009
.009
.013
.013
.021
.008
.029
.011
.036
.016
.045
.026
0.23
0.23
0.33
0.33
0.53
0.20
0.74
0.28
0.91
0.41
1.14
0.66
tension
lbs.
kg
13.1 5.94
13.1 5.94
15.4 6.98
15.4 6.98
23.1 10.48
14.7 6.67
25.2 11.43
15.6 7.07
21.9 9.93
18.5 8.39
19.1 8.66
24.9 11.29
diameter
inches mm
.010
.010
.014
.014
.023
.008
.030
.012
.039
.018
.047
.027
0.25
0.25
0.36
0.36
0.58
0.20
0.76
0.30
0.99
0.46
1.19
0.69
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
16.2
17.8
17.8
27.9
14.7
27.1
18.5
25.4
23.4
20.7
27.1
7.35
7.35
8.07
8.07
12.65
6.67
12.29
8.39
11.52
10.61
9.39
12.29
Medium 12-String
item #
note
PL012
PL012
PL016
PL016
PB025
PL010
PB032
PL014
PB042
PL020
PB052
PB030
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
EJ37
0.41
0.46
0.71
0.89
1.14
1.42
EFT15
Extra Light
item #
note
PL010
PL014
FT023
FT030
FT039
FT047
E
B
G
D
A
E
EFT16
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.023
.030
.039
.047
0.25
0.36
0.58
0.76
0.99
1.19
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2 7.35
17.8 8.07
32.5 14.74
28.7 13.02
26.8 12.15
21.1 9.57
Light
item #
note
PL012
PL016
FT024
FT032
FT042
FT053
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.053
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.35
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
35.3
34.6
29.5
25.5
10.57
10.57
16.01
15.69
13.38
11.56
Light 12-String
item #
EJ39
.016
.018
.028
.035
.045
.056
tension
lbs.
kg
Extra Light 12-String
PL009
PL009
PL013
PL013
PB021
PL008
PB029
PL011
PB036
PL016
PB045
PB026
EJ38
diameter
inches mm
Flat Tops: D’Addario’s Phosphor Bronze strings in a
semi-flat form. Flat Tops are polished smooth, with
D’Addario’s three-step polishing process. This produces
a smooth, flattened playing surface, but does not
sacrifice the warm tone and sustain associated with
phosphor bronze strings. Flat Tops are excellent for
recording and greatly reduce finger noise.
diameter
inches mm
.012
.012
.016
.016
.025
.010
.032
.014
.042
.020
.052
.030
0.30
0.30
0.41
0.41
0.64
0.25
0.81
0.36
1.07
0.51
1.32
0.76
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
23.3
23.3
32.8
22.9
30.5
25.2
29.9
28.9
25.2
34.1
10.57
10.57
10.57
10.57
14.88
10.39
13.83
11.43
13.56
13.11
11.43
15.46
Medium Top/Heavy Bottom 12-String
item #
note
PL012
PL012
PL016
PL016
PB025
PL010
PB032
PL015
PB042
PB022
PB054
PB030
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
diameter
inches mm
.012
.012
.016
.016
.025
.010
.032
.015
.042
.022
.054
.030
0.30
0.30
0.41
0.41
0.64
0.25
0.81
0.38
1.07
0.56
1.37
0.76
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
23.3
23.3
32.8
22.9
30.5
28.8
29.9
34.9
26.8
34.1
10.57
10.57
10.57
10.57
14.88
10.39
13.83
13.07
13.56
15.84
12.16
15.47
EFT17
Medium
item #
note
PL013
PL017
FT026
FT035
FT045
FT056
E
B
G
D
A
E
EFT13
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.035
.045
.056
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
26.3
41.1
40.3
34.7
29.3
note
PL016
PL019
FT028
FT036
FT044
FT056
D
B
G
D
B
G
diameter
inches mm
.016
.019
.028
.036
.044
.056
0.41
0.48
0.71
0.91
1.12
1.42
30.7
30.6
41.5
39.6
39.3
38.6
PL011
PL015
J83M03
J83M04
J83M05
J83M06
item #
note
PL011
PL014
J4003
J4004
J4005
J4006
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.011
.014
.023
.028
.038
.047
0.28
0.36
0.58
0.71
0.97
1.19
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6 8.89
17.8 8.07
24.1 10.93
20.2 9.16
21.3 9.66
18.2 8.26
EJ35 12-String, Silver Wound on Silk & Steel
item #
note
PL011
PL011
PL014
PL014
J3505
PL009
J3507
PL014
J3509
PL018
J3511
J3512
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.014
.014
.023
.009
.028
.014
.038
.018
.047
.028
0.28
0.28
0.36
0.36
0.58
0.23
0.71
0.36
0.97
0.46
1.19
0.71
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6
19.6
17.8
17.8
24.1
18.8
20.2
25.5
21.3
23.3
18.2
25.2
8.89
8.89
8.07
8.07
10.93
8.53
9.16
11.57
9.66
10.57
8.26
11.43
13.92
13.88
18.82
17.96
17.82
17.51
Gypsy Jazz Light Gauge
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.023
.026
.034
.044
0.25
0.36
0.58
0.66
0.86
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
17.4
19.1
31.6
25.6
24.8
22.4
7.87
8.66
14.34
11.61
11.25
10.14
EJ83M Gypsy Jazz Medium Gauge
item #
Silver Wound on Silk & Steel
tension
lbs.
kg
Gypsy Jazz
PL010
PL014
J83L03
J83L04
J83L05
J83L06
EJ40
12.43
11.93
18.64
18.28
15.74
13.29
D’Addario Gypsy Jazz strings are
specially designed for the “Django”
style. Silverplated copper is wound
on a high carbon steel core, delivering a warm,
projecting tone optimal for any Gypsy Jazz
style guitar.
item #
Silk & Steel strings provide a mellow tone
preferred by many folk players. Excellent for
smaller-body acoustic guitars, silk and steel
strings make for easier fingering and allow
for reduced string noise.
Resophonic Guitar
item #
EJ83L
Silk & Steel
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.011
.015
.024
.029
.035
.045
0.28
0.38
0.61
0.74
0.89
1.14
tension
lbs.
kg
21.0
21.9
35.4
29.6
26.2
23.4
9.53
9.94
16.04
13.44
11.89
10.60
“D’Addario strings have
been there all the way
for me through
thousands of nights
around the world.
Their consistency and
harmonic accuracy
makes them the perfect
fit for music - and a
schedule - like ours.”
Pat
Metheny
13
EXP Coated™ 80/20 Bronze Round Wound
EXP Coated™ Phosphor Bronze Round Wound
EXP Coated Acoustic Guitar strings look like traditional strings, feel like traditional strings,
and sound like traditional strings. The difference is that the EXP Coating provides a barrier
against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings. EXP
Coated strings retain their "new string tone," lasting 3-4 times longer than traditional strings.
An ultra-fine layer of EXP Coating is bonded to the wrap wire, which is then wound onto the highcarbon steel, hex-shaped core wire. This gives you a feel you're comfortable with, coupled
with longer life, increased durability, and corrosion resistance, along with the great tone associated
with D'Addario strings.
EXP15
item #
PL010
PL014
EXPPB023
EXPPB030
EXPPB039
EXPPB047
EXP26
item #
PL011
PL015
EXPPB022
EXPPB032
EXPPB042
EXPPB052
Extra Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.023
.030
.039
.047
0.25
0.36
0.58
0.76
0.99
1.19
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2 7.35
17.8 8.07
27.9 12.65
27.1 12.29
25.4 11.52
20.7 9.39
Custom Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.011
.015
.022
.032
.042
.052
0.28
0.38
0.56
0.81
1.07
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6
20.5
25.5
30.5
29.9
25.2
EXP38
item #
PL010
PL010
PL014
PL014
EXPPB023
BPL008
EXPPB030
PL012
EXPPB039
PL018
EXPPB047
EXPPB027
EXP42
item #
PL016
PL018
EXPPB028
EXPPB035
EXPPB045
EXPPB056
EXP10
Light 12-String
note
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
tension
lbs.
kg
diameter
inches mm
.010
.010
.014
.014
.023
.008
.030
.012
.039
.018
.047
.027
0.25
0.25
0.36
0.36
0.58
0.20
0.76
0.30
0.99
0.46
1.19
0.69
16.2
16.2
17.8
17.8
27.9
14.7
27.1
18.5
25.4
23.4
20.7
27.1
7.35
7.35
8.07
8.07
12.65
6.67
12.29
8.39
11.52
10.61
9.39
12.29
Resophonic Guitar
note
D
B
G
D
B
G
diameter
inches mm
.016
.018
.028
.035
.045
.056
0.41
0.46
0.71
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
30.7
27.5
38.6
34.3
40.0
38.3
8.89
9.30
11.56
13.83
13.56
11.43
13.92
12.47
17.52
15.56
18.14
17.37
item #
PL010
PL014
EXPBW023
EXPBW030
EXPBW039
EXPBW047
EXP13
item #
BPL011
BPL015
EXPBW022
EXPBW032
EXPBW042
EXPBW052
EXP11
item #
PL012
PL016
EXPBW024
EXPBW032
EXPBW042
EXPBW053
EXP12
item #
EXP16
“When using the
D’Addario EXP
strings, I sense my
guitar performs
better. As if it just
had a good check-up
at the doctor. The
head, neck, back and
sides sure feel
healthier than ever.”
Richard
Gilewitz
14
item #
PL012
PL016
EXPPB024
EXPPB032
EXPPB042
EXPPB053
EXP19
item #
PL012
PL016
EXPPB025
EXPPB035
EXPPB045
EXPPB056
EXP17
item #
PL013
PL017
EXPPB026
EXPPB035
EXPPB045
EXPPB056
EXP23
PL013
PL017
EXPBW026
EXPBW035
EXPBW045
EXPBW056
Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.053
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.35
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
30.2
30.5
29.9
26.0
10.57
10.57
13.70
13.83
13.56
11.79
EXP36
item #
Bluegrass
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.025
.035
.045
.056
0.30
0.41
0.64
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
32.8
36.8
34.0
29.0
10.57
10.57
14.88
16.69
15.42
13.15
Medium
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.035
.045
.056
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
26.3
35.3
36.8
34.0
29.0
12.43
11.93
16.01
16.69
15.42
13.15
John
Hiatt
PL010
PL010
PL014
PL014
EXPBW023
PL008
EXPBW030
PL012
EXPBW039
PL018
EXPBW047
EXPBW027
Extra Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.023
.030
.039
.047
0.25
0.36
0.58
0.76
0.99
1.19
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2 7.35
17.8 8.07
27.2 12.34
26.2 11.88
24.5 11.11
19.9 9.03
Custom Light
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.011
.015
.022
.032
.042
.052
0.28
0.38
0.56
0.81
1.07
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
19.6
20.5
24.8
29.5
28.4
24.3
8.89
9.30
11.23
13.38
12.88
11.01
Light*
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.024
.032
.042
.053
0.30
0.41
0.61
0.81
1.07
1.35
tension
lbs.
kg
23.3
23.3
29.4
29.5
28.4
25.1
10.57
10.57
13.34
13.38
12.88
11.39
Medium*
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.013
.017
.026
.035
.045
.056
0.33
0.43
0.66
0.89
1.14
1.42
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
26.3
34.3
34.8
32.8
27.9
12.43
11.93
15.56
15.79
14.88
12.66
Light 12-String
note
E
E
B
B
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
diameter
inches mm
.010
.010
.014
.014
.023
.008
.030
.012
.039
.018
.047
.027
* Available in Bulk 25 Sets
0.25
0.25
0.36
0.36
0.58
0.20
0.76
0.30
0.99
0.46
1.19
0.69
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
16.2
17.8
17.8
27.2
14.7
26.2
18.5
24.5
23.4
19.9
26.6
7.35
7.35
8.07
8.07
12.34
6.67
11.88
8.39
11.11
10.61
9.03
11.93
“You’re not just playing
the guitar, you’re
playing the strings as
well. D’Addario strings
give me everything I
want from a string;
clear, balanced sound,
luscious tone and feel
that I’ve never found
in any other strings.
They are the highest
quality and most
consistent strings
I’ve ever used.”
Ed
Gerhard
“I am delighted with
D’Addario EXPs.
Here is a string with
no loss of response
and no change in feel.
EXPs start out
sounding great and
stay that way longer.”
Martin
Simpson
Baritone Guitar
item #
note
diameter
inches mm
PL016
PL022
EXPPB029
EXPPB048
EXPPB060
EXPPB070
B
F#
D
A
E
B
.016
.022
.029
.048
.060
.070
0.41
0.56
0.73
1.22
1.52
1.77
tension
lbs.
kg
31.4
33.6
34.3
52.3
45.4
33.7
14.39
15.25
15.57
23.74
20.61
15.30
15
Bass Guitar Strings
“I hope that when I die, they bury me with my
bass strung with a fresh set of D'Addario strings
so that when I get to heaven I can play them
for eternity!"
Oteil Burbridge
ProSteels Round Wound
EXP Coated Nickelplated Steel Round Wound
Heat-Treated Nickel Half Round Wound
The Allman Brothers
“EXPs are impervious to everything dirt, sweat, beer. These strings sound alive."
Gary Willis
“D'Addario strings are extra bright and last
a long time. I'm proud to be a D'Addario
string user."
Robbie Merrill
Godsmack
“In the studio or onstage, D'Addario
strings are the only way to fly."
Jimmy Haslip
Yellowjackets
tone
super bright
Steel
Nickelplated
Steel
EXP Coated
Nickelplated
Steel
mellow
Phosphor
Bronze
Acoustic
Half Round
Nickel
Flat Wound
Stainless
ProSteels™ Round Wound
ProSteels are D’Addario’s brightest and most magnetic bass strings. A specialized alloy
delivers harmonically rich, brilliant high-end coupled with deep, tight lows that work in tandem
to create the “piano tone” steel players crave. ProSteels are the new sound of steel!
EPS180
item #
note
G
D
A
E
PSB035
PSB055
PSB075
PSB095
EPS220
item #
Extra Super Light/Long Scale
.035
.055
.075
.095
G
D
A
E
G
D
A
E
B
EPS190
item #
PSB040
PSB060
PSB080
PSB100
25.7
37.6
34.7
31.8
11.66
17.05
15.74
14.42
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
tension
lbs.
kg
33.8
43.7
34.7
31.8
15.33
19.82
15.74
14.42
Super Light/Long Scale 5-String
note
PSB040
PSB060
PSB075
PSB095
PSB125
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
EPS220-5
item #
0.89
1.40
1.91
2.41
tension
lbs.
kg
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
.125
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
3.18
tension
lbs.
kg
33.8
43.7
34.7
31.8
30.1
15.33
19.82
15.74
14.42
13.65
Custom Light/Long Scale
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.080
.100
1.02
1.52
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
33.8
43.7
40.5
34.4
15.33
19.82
18.37
15.60
EPS170 Regular Light/Long Scale
item #
PSB045
PSB065
PSB080
PSB100
note
G
D
A
E
EPS170S
item #
PSB045S
PSB065S
PSB080S
PSB100S
PSB045M
PSB065M
PSB080M
PSB100M
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
41.9
47.3
40.5
34.4
19.00
21.45
18.37
15.60
Regular Light/Short Scale
note
G
D
A
E
EPS170M
item #
EPS170-5
item #
note
G
D
A
E
PSB045SL
PSB065SL
PSB080SL
PSB100SL
18
diameter
inches mm
note
G
D
A
E
B
PSB045
PSB065
PSB080
PSB100
PSB130
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
32.6
36.8
31.5
26.8
14.78
16.69
14.29
12.15
EPS170-5SL
item #
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
41.9
47.3
40.5
34.4
31.7
19.00
21.45
18.37
15.60
14.38
PSB045SL
PSB065SL
PSB080SL
PSB100SL
PSB130SL
G
D
A
E
B
item #
PSB030
PSB045
PSB065
PSB080
PSB100
PSB130
C
G
D
A
E
B
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
37.1
41.9
35.9
30.5
16.83
19.00
16.28
13.83
PSB030SL
PSB045SL
PSB065SL
PSB080SL
PSB100SL
PSB130SL
EPS165
item #
PSB045
PSB065
PSB085
PSB105
PSB045SL
PSB065SL
PSB085SL
PSB105SL
note
G
D
A
E
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
47.0
53.0
45.4
38.6
21.32
24.04
20.59
17.51
item #
PSB045
PSB065
PSB085
PSB105
PSB135
47.0
53.0
45.4
38.6
35.5
21.32
24.04
20.59
17.51
16.10
tension
lbs.
kg
40.6
41.9
47.3
40.5
34.4
31.7
18.40
19.00
21.45
18.37
15.60
14.38
Regular Light/Super Long
Scale 6-String
.030
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
0.76
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
45.6
47.0
53.0
45.4
38.6
35.5
diameter
inches mm
note
G
D
A
E
note
G
D
A
E
note
G
D
A
E
B
note
PSB050
PSB070
PSB085
PSB105
G
D
A
E
.045
.065
.085
.105
1.14
1.65
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
41.9
47.3
44.9
37.3
19.00
21.45
20.36
16.92
Reg Light Top/Med Bottom/
Super Long Scale
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.085
.105
1.14
1.65
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
47.0
53.0
50.3
41.8
item #
note
PSB050SL
PSB070SL
PSB085SL
PSB105SL
G
D
A
E
EPS160-5
item #
note
G
D
A
E
B
PSB050
PSB070
PSB085
PSB105
PSB135
EPS230
item #
.050
.070
.085
.105
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
49.0
56.1
44.9
37.3
Medium/Super Long Scale
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
54.9
62.9
50.3
41.8
.045
.065
.085
.105
.135
1.14
1.65
2.16
2.67
3.43
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
.135
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
3.43
49.0
56.1
44.9
37.3
34.3
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.055
.075
.090
.110
1.40
1.91
2.29
2.79
22.22
25.44
20.36
16.92
15.55
XLB035
XLB055
XLB075
XLB095
EXL220
item #
XLB040
XLB060
XLB075
XLB095
note
G
D
A
E
item #
XB040S
XB060S
XB075S
XB095S
67.0
61.8
54.8
44.4
30.38
28.02
24.85
20.13
item #
XB040M
XB060M
XB075M
XB095M
.035
.055
.075
.095
note
G
D
A
E
XB040SL
XB060SL
XB075SL
XB095SL
Freakbass
XLB040
XLB060
XLB075
XLB095
XLB125
25.7
34.7
38.0
34.4
11.66
15.74
17.24
15.60
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
33.7
42.9
38.0
34.4
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
15.28
19.46
17.24
15.60
tension
lbs.
kg
26.2
33.4
29.6
26.8
11.88
15.15
13.42
1 2.15
Super Light/Medium Scale
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
tension
lbs.
kg
29.7
38.1
33.8
30.2
13.47
17.28
15.33
13.70
Super Light/Super Long Scale
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
tension
lbs.
kg
37.8
48.1
42.6
38.5
17.14
21.81
19.32
17.46
Super Light/Long Scale 5-String
note
G
D
A
E
B
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
.125
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
3.18
tension
lbs.
kg
33.7
42.9
38.0
34.4
31.4
XLB040
XLB060
XLB080
XLB100
EXL170
item #
XLB045
XLB065
XLB080
XLB100
note
G
D
A
E
15.28
19.46
17.23
15.60
14.24
XB045S
XB065S
XB080S
XB100S
.040
.060
.080
.100
1.02
1.52
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
33.7
42.9
42.0
36.5
15.28
19.46
19.05
16.55
Regular Light/Long Scale*
note
G
D
A
E
EXL170S
item #
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
51.3
42.0
36.5
19.41
23.27
19.05
16.55
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
33.7
39.8
32.9
28.3
EXL170M
item #
XB045M
XB065M
XB080M
XB100M
Regular Light/Medium Scale
note
G
D
A
E
15.28
18.05
14.92
12.83
item #
XB045SL
XB065SL
XB080SL
XB100SL
item #
XLB045
XLB065
XLB080
XLB100
XLB130
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
ESXL170 Regular Light/Long Scale/
tension
lbs.
kg
38.2
43.8
37.5
32.5
17.32
19.86
17.01
14.74
Double Ball End Steinberger®
item #
SXL045
SXL065
SXL080
SXL100
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
51.3
42.0
36.5
19.41
23.27
19.05
16.55
Regular Light/Super Long Scale
note
G
D
A
E
EXL170-5
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
EXL170SL
tension
lbs.
kg
EXL190 Custom Light/Long Scale
item #
Los
Lonely Boys
tension
lbs.
kg
Super Light/Short Scale
note
EXL220-5
item #
0.89
1.40
1.91
2.41
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
EXL220SL
item #
diameter
inches mm
Super Light/Long Scale*
EXL220M
tension
lbs.
kg
21.32
24.04
22.81
18.96
19.00
21.45
20.36
16.92
15.55
item #
Extra-Super Light/Long Scale
EXL220S
tension
lbs.
kg
tension
lbs.
kg
41.9
47.3
44.9
37.3
34.3
24.90
28.53
22.81
18.96
Medium/Long Scale
Reg Light Top/Med Bottom/
Long Scale 5-String
diameter
inches mm
22.22
25.44
20.36
16.92
Heavy/Long Scale
note
PSB055
PSB075
PSB090
PSB110
diameter
inches mm
20.68
21.32
24.04
20.59
17.51
16.10
Reg Light Top/Med Bottom/Long Scale
EPS165SL
item #
0.76
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
diameter
inches mm
C
G
D
A
E
B
diameter
inches mm
.030
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
note
diameter
inches mm
diameter
inches mm
EPS170-6SL
item #
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
Regular Light/Long Scale 6-String
note
item #
EXL180
Medium/Long Scale
EPS160SL
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
EPS170-6
EPS160
Reg Light/Super Long Scale 5-String
diameter
inches mm
note
EPS165-5
EPS170SL
item #
Super Light/Long Scale
note
PSB040
PSB060
PSB075
PSB095
diameter
inches mm
XL Bass strings are produced with a nickelplated steel wrap which delivers excellent magnetic output and a clear tone.
XL electric bass strings provide a smooth, comfortable surface that reduces premature fret wear. The Player’s Choice
amongst bassists worldwide, XL bass strings are particularly known for their distinctive tone and excellent intonation.
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
48.5
55.7
46.5
40.5
* Available in Multi-Pack Bulk Shop Sets
22.00
25.26
21.09
18.37
note
G
D
A
E
B
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
51.3
42.0
36.5
34.5
19.41
23.27
19.05
16.55
15.65
EXL170-5SL Reg Light/Super Long Scale 5-String
item #
XB045SL
XB065SL
XB080SL
XB100SL
XB130SL
note
G
D
A
E
B
EXL170-6
item #
XLB032
XLB045
XLB065
XLB080
XLB100
XLB130
item #
XLB045
XLB018P
XLB065
XLB028W
XLB080
XLB040
XLB100
XLB050
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
C
G
D
A
E
B
XLB045
XLB018P
XLB018P
XLB065
XLB025W
XLB025W
XLB080
XLB035
XLB035
XLB100
XLB045
XLB045
48.5
55.7
46.5
40.5
38.7
22.00
25.26
21.09
18.37
17.55
0.81
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
38.9
42.8
51.3
42.0
36.5
34.5
17.64
19.41
23.27
19.05
16.55
15.65
note
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
note
G
G
G
D
D
D
A
A
A
E
E
E
diameter
inches mm
.032
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
EXL170-12
item #
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
note
EXL170-8
diameter
inches mm
diameter
inches mm
.045
.018
.065
.028
.080
.040
.100
.050
1.14
0.46
1.65
0.71
2.03
1.02
2.54
1.27
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
33.4
51.3
39.8
42.0
42.3
36.5
36.6
19.41
15.15
23.27
18.05
19.05
19.19
16.56
16.60
Reg Light/Long Scale 12-String
diameter
inches mm
.045
.018
.018
.065
.025
.025
.080
.035
.035
.100
.045
.045
1.14
0.46
0.46
1.65
0.64
0.64
2.03
0.89
0.89
2.54
1.14
1.14
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
33.4
33.4
51.3
32.7
32.7
42.0
32.4
32.4
36.5
30.3
30.3
19.41
15.15
15.15
23.27
14.83
14.83
19.05
14.69
14.69
16.55
13.74
13.74
“Whether I'm on
stage or in the studio,
D’Addario bass strings
deliver the sensational
performance I’ve
come to depend on.
They are an essential
part of my sound!”
Adam
Nitti
19
EXL165
item #
XLB045
XLB065
XLB085
XLB105
S
Reg Light Top/Med Bot/Long Scale*
note
G
D
A
E
.045
.065
.085
.105
EXL165SL
item #
XB045SL
XB065SL
XB085SL
XB105SL
diameter
inches mm
1.14
1.65
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
51.3
48.4
40.3
19.41
23.27
21.95
18.28
Reg Light Top/Med Bot Super Long Scale
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.085
.105
1.14
1.65
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
48.5
55.7
54.3
45.2
22.00
25.26
24.63
20.50
EXL165-6 Reg Light Top/Med Bot/Long Scale 6-String
item #
XLB032
XLB045
XLB065
XLB085
XLB105
XLB135
EXL160
item #
XLB050
XLB070
XLB085
XLB105
note
C
G
D
A
E
B
XB050S
XB070S
XB085S
XB105S
note
G
D
A
E
XB050M
XB070M
XB085M
XB105M
XB050SL
XB070SL
XB085SL
XB105SL
G
D
A
E
XLB050
XLB070
XLB085
XLB105
XLB135
17.64
19.41
23.27
21.95
18.28
16.37
EXL230
item #
XLB055
XLB075
XLB090
XLB110
EXL280
item #
XLB020P
XLB032
XLB042
XLB052
G
D
A
E
.050
.070
.085
.105
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
53.4
60.1
48.4
40.3
24.22
27.26
21.95
18.28
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
.055
.075
.090
.110
1.40
1.91
2.29
2.79
63.0
64.6
54.4
46.2
28.58
29.30
24.67
20.95
Piccolo/Long Scale
note
G
D
A
E
tension
lbs.
kg
diameter
inches mm
.020
.032
.042
.052
0.51
0.81
1.07
1.32
41.8
50.8
46.7
41.7
* Available in Multi-Pack sets
18.96
23.04
21.18
18.91
EXP220
Steve
Bailey
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
item #
Medium/Long Scale 5-String
note
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
.135
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
3.43
tension
lbs.
kg
53.4
60.1
48.4
40.3
36.1
24.22
27.26
21.95
18.28
16.37
.045
.065
.080
.100
item #
G
D
A
E
.045
.065
.080
.100
Maya
Ford
“I love my D’Addario
ProSteels strings.”
G
D
A
E
B
Mark
Egan
G
D
A
E
B
EXP160
item #
G
D
A
E
EXP165
item #
EXPXLB045
EXPXLB065
EXPXLB085
EXPXLB105
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
51.3
42.0
36.5
19.41
23.27
19.05
16.55
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
48.5
55.7
46.5
40.5
22.00
25.26
21.09
18.37
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
51.3
42.0
36.5
34.5
19.41
23.27
19.05
16.55
15.65
Reg Light/Sup Long Scale 5-String
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
48.5
55.7
46.5
40.5
38.7
22.00
25.26
21.09
18.37
17.55
Medium/Long Scale
note
EXPXLB050
EXPXLB070
EXPXLB085
EXPXLB105
15.28
19.46
17.23
15.60
note
note
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
diameter
inches mm
note
EXPXB045SL
EXPXB065SL
EXPXB080SL
EXPXB100SL
EXPXB130SL
33.7
42.9
38.0
34.4
EXP170-5SL
20.27
24.26
18.55
15.42
27.17
30.57
24.63
20.50
diameter
inches mm
G
D
A
E
EXPXLB045
EXPXLB065
EXPXLB080
EXPXLB100
EXPXLB130
tension
lbs.
kg
59.9
67.4
54.3
45.2
EXPXLB045
EXPXLB065
EXPXLB080
EXPXLB100
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
tension
lbs.
kg
Regular Light/Long Scale
EXP170-5
18.87
21.22
17.10
14.24
.040
.060
.075
.095
note
EXPXB045SL
EXPXB065SL
EXPXB080SL
EXPXB100SL
Medium/Super Long Scale
note
G
D
A
E
EXP170
item #
diameter
inches mm
note
EXPXLB040
EXPXLB060
EXPXLB075
EXPXLB095
item #
tension
lbs.
kg
44.7
53.5
40.9
34.0
item #
EXP170SL
24.22
27.26
21.95
18.28
tension
lbs.
kg
41.6
46.8
37.7
31.4
Hex
Core
tension
lbs.
kg
tension
lbs.
kg
53.4
60.1
48.4
40.3
Wrap
Wire
Heavy/Long Scale
The Donnas
20
Here’s how it works: An ultra-fine layer of EXP Coating is bonded to the outermost nickel plated
steel wrap wire, which is then wound onto the high-carbon steel hex-shaped core wire.
The result is a barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your
strings and your sound. And, since the EXP coating is cross-linked to the wrap wire prior to
winding, EXP strings have a normal round wound feel and keep their “new string tone” 3-4
times longer than traditional bass strings.
tension
lbs.
kg
diameter
inches mm
Medium/Medium Scale
G
D
A
E
G
D
A
E
B
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
note
EXL160-5
item #
38.9
42.8
51.3
48.4
40.3
36.1
SXL050
SXL070
SXL085
SXL105
note
Medium/Short Scale
EXL160SL
item #
0.81
1.14
1.65
2.16
2.67
3.43
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
note
EXL160M
item #
.032
.045
.065
.085
.105
.135
tension
lbs.
kg
Medium/Long Scale/
Double Ball End Steinberger®
item #
EXP
Coating
D’Addario’s revolutionary EXP Coated strings combine generations of string making experience
with state-of-the-art string coating technology to create the ultimate extended life string.
ESXL160
Medium/Long Scale*
EXL160S
item #
diameter
inches mm
EXP Coated™ Nickelplated Steel Round Wound
Continued
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
53.4
60.1
48.4
40.3
24.22
27.26
21.95
18.28
“EXPs feel great and
retain their tone for
a long period of
time.”
Hutch
Hutchinson
“I have always loved
the sound, feeling,
and durability of
D’Addario strings.
I’ll be playing them
for years to come!”
John
Patitucci
Reg Light Top/Med Bottom/Long Scale
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.085
.105
1.14
1.65
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
42.8
51.3
48.4
40.3
19.41
23.27
21.95
18.28
21
Heat-Treated
Nickel Half
Round Wound
Chromes™
Stainless Steel
Flat Wound
D’Addario Chromes Flatwound bass strings are famed for their smooth feel and great tone.
Complex combinations of interlocking under-windings on a hex core build a foundation for
the delicate outer ribbon winding. The strings are wound and then polished to produce an
incredibly smooth surface.
Half Round bass strings are round wound with pure nickel, then precision ground, leaving
the outer surface smooth and ”semi-flat.” They retain the flexibility and many of the tonal
characteristics of round wound strings. Our Half Round heat-treating process increases the
brightness of the strings.
ENR70
item #
note
NHR040
NHR060
NHR075
NHR095
ENR71
item #
G
D
A
E
G
D
A
E
NHR045M
NHR065M
NHR080M
NHR100M
NHR045SL
NHR065SL
NHR080SL
NHR100SL
G
D
A
E
NHR045
NHR065
NHR080
NHR100
NHR130
NHR045SL
NHR065SL
NHR080SL
NHR100SL
NHR130SL
G
D
A
E
NHR030
NHR045
NHR065
NHR080
NHR100
NHR130
22
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
16.51
20.63
17.60
15.37
note
NHR050
NHR070
NHR085
NHR105
G
D
A
E
ENR73
tension
lbs.
kg
45.2
51.9
43.0
37.6
item #
20.50
23.54
19.50
17.05
item #
NHR055
NHR075
NHR090
HHR110
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
53.9
62.2
50.0
41.7
item #
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.055
.075
.090
.110
1.40
1.91
2.29
2.79
66.8
66.7
51.0
44.8
item #
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
ECB81
item #
18.14
20.82
17.01
14.78
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
50.6
58.1
48.2
42.1
22.95
26.35
21.86
19.09
note
G
D
A
E
B
note
G
D
A
E
B
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
45.2
51.9
43.0
37.6
34.5
20.50
23.54
19.50
17.05
15.65
Reg Light/Super Long 5-String
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
50.6
58.1
48.2
42.1
39.0
22.95
26.35
21.86
19.09
17.69
note
C
G
D
A
E
B
diameter
inches mm
.030
.045
.065
.080
.100
.130
0.76
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
40.9
45.2
51.9
43.0
37.6
34.5
18.55
20.50
23.54
19.50
17.05
15.65
“For long life, great
tone, and superior
quality, use D’Addario
strings.”
Chris
Chaney
“I’ve been using
D’Addario strings on
all my basses for the
last fifteen years.
Their clarity and
harmonic balance
have always given me
the sounds I’ve been
looking for, from
mellow fretless to
raging thrash and
everything in
between.”
Michael
Manring
CB045S
CB065S
CB080S
CB0100S
CB045M
CB065M
CB080M
CB100M
CB045SL
CB065SL
CB080SL
CB100SL
G
D
A
E
CB045
CB065
CB080
CB100
CB132
ECB84
item #
CB040
CB060
CB080
CB100
17.05
20.50
16.51
15.96
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
tension
lbs.
kg
42.1
50.6
40.8
39.5
19.09
22.95
18.50
17.92
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
item #
CB045SL
CB065SL
CB080SL
CB100SL
CB132SL
ECB82
item #
CB050
CB070
CB085
CB105
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
45.7
52.0
43.7
38.4
20.73
23.59
19.82
17.41
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
35.6
40.5
34.0
29.9
16.14
18.36
15.42
13.56
tension
lbs.
kg
40.5
46.1
38.7
34.0
item #
PBB045
PBB065
PBB080
PBB100
18.37
20.91
17.55
15.42
G
D
A
E
B
.045
.065
.080
.100
.132
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.35
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
3.35
51.2
58.2
48.9
43.1
40.2
23.22
26.39
22.18
19.55
18.23
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.050
.070
.085
.105
1.27
1.78
2.16
2.67
tension
lbs.
kg
55.0
60.2
50.2
41.5
24.94
27.30
22.77
18.82
tension
lbs.
kg
51.2
58.2
48.9
43.1
23.22
26.39
22.18
19.55
tension
lbs.
kg
45.7
52.0
43.7
38.4
35.9
20.73
23.59
19.82
17.41
16.28
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
47.5
55.7
47.4
40.2
21.54
25.26
21.50
18.23
EXP Coated
Phosphor Bronze
Acoustic Bass Guitar
EXPPBB170
item #
EXPPBB045
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
.132
tension
lbs.
kg
Medium/Long Scale
EPBB170
Regular Light/Long Scale 5-String EXPPBB065
note
G
D
A
E
B
diameter
inches mm
Phosphor Bronze
Acoustic Bass Guitar
note
note
tension
lbs.
kg
note
5-String
ECB81-5
item #
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
note
ECB81SL
item #
37.6
45.2
36.4
35.2
ECB81M
item #
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
tension
lbs.
kg
Super Light/Super Long Scale
G
D
A
E
ECB81S
item #
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.075
.095
note
CB045
CB065
CB080
CB100
15.92
18.59
14.88
13.29
tension
lbs.
kg
40.0
45.9
37.5
32.6
G
D
A
E
CB040SL
CB060SL
CB075SL
CB095SL
30.29
30.25
23.13
20.32
tension
lbs.
kg
35.1
41.0
32.8
29.3
note
ECB80SL
tension
lbs.
kg
ECB81-5SL
CB040
CB060
CB075
CB095
24.44
28.21
22.68
18.91
Heavy/Long Scale
note
ENR71-6
item #
36.4
45.5
38.8
33.9
ECB80
Medium/Long Scale
ENR71-5SL
item #
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
note
ENR71-5
item #
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
note
ENR71SL
item #
1.02
1.52
1.91
2.41
tension
lbs.
kg
ENR71M
item #
.040
.060
.075
.095
note
ENR71S
NHR045S
NHR065S
NHR080S
NHR100S
diameter
inches mm
NHR045
NHR065
NHR080
NHR100
item #
ENR72
EXPPBB080
EXPPBB100
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.045
.065
.080
.100
1.14
1.65
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
47.5
55.7
47.4
40.2
21.54
25.26
21.50
18.23
“D’Addario strings
have been with me
for years and have
never let me down...
ever.”
David
Ellefson
Custom Light/Long Scale
note
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.040
.060
.080
.100
1.02
1.52
2.03
2.54
tension
lbs.
kg
37.6
45.2
43.7
38.4
17.05
20.50
19.82
17.41
Jane's Addiction
23
“I have used D’Addario guitar strings for many years now.
They are on all of my recordings and are played at all of my
concerts. They give my guitar a beautiful, full, warm tone
and they are always reliable and in tune. Everything I want
from a guitar string. D’Addario classical guitar strings
are the best on the market.”
David Russell
“It’s true that I only use D’Addario strings.
I demand the best!”
Xuefei Yang
“There wouldn’t be a good sound without them!
The strings we use are the essence of our sound,
the quality of it. I prefer to surround my guitar
world with D’Addario strings.”
Badi Assad
Classical Guitar Strings
Pro•Arté – Laser Selected Trebles
Pro•Arté Composites – Laser Selected Trebles
EXP Coated – Laser Selected Trebles
Classics – Rectified Nylon Trebles
“D’Addario EJ46 Classical guitar strings are truly the
greatest we have ever experienced. Their unparalleled
consistency, combined with a brilliant and vibrant
tone, delivers the versatility and responsive pallet of
tonal possibilities a virtuoso guitarist requires.”
Eden-Stell Guitar Duo
Student Grade Nylon
Folk/Classical Guitar – Ball End Nylon
J43 • Ligtht Tension
Silverplated Wound
Clear Nylon
Made in USA
laser selected laser selected
nylon trebles
nylon trebles
coated silver
basses
Printed in USA
rectified
nylon trebles
plain
nylon trebles
ballend
nylon
Pro•Arté™
Polished
Composites
Pro•Arté™
Laser Selected
Nylon Trebles
Pro•Arté Classical Guitar strings are our premium classical strings. Each Pro•Arté treble string
is measured 200 times by a sophisticated, computer-controlled laser system that performs
consistency and quality checks, and determines the string’s exact playing tension.
EJ43
Light/Silver on Nylon/Clear Trebles
item #
note
J4301
J4302
J4303
J4304
J4305
J4306
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ45
note
J4501
J4502
J4503
J4504
J4505
J4506
E
B
G
D
A
E
note
J4601
J4602
J4603
J4604
J4605
J4606
E
B
G
D
A
E
note
J4401
J4402
J4403
J4404
J4405
J4406
E
B
G
D
A
E
6.71
5.08
5.31
6.71
5.67
5.99
diameter
inches mm
.0280
.0322
.0403
.029
.035
.043
0.711
0.818
1.024
0.74
0.89
1.09
tension
lbs.
kg
15.3
11.6
12.1
15.6
15.0
14.0
6.94
5.26
5.49
7.08
6.80
6.35
diameter
inches mm
.0285
.0327
.0410
.030
.036
.044
0.724
0.831
1.041
0.76
0.91
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
15.8
12.0
12.4
16.3
15.9
14.5
7.17
5.44
5.62
7.39
7.21
6.58
diameter
inches mm
item #
note
J4901
J4902
J4903
J4904
J4905
J4906
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ50
.0280
.0322
.0403
.029
.035
.043
0.711
0.818
1.024
0.74
0.89
1.09
.0290
.0333
.0416
.030
.036
.045
0.737
0.846
1.057
0.76
0.91
1.14
16.4
12.5
12.9
16.3
15.9
15.7
7.44
5.67
5.85
7.39
7.21
7.12
note
J4701
J4702
J4703
J4704
J4705
J4706
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0280
.0322
.0403
.029
.035
.043
0.711
0.818
1.024
0.74
0.89
1.09
tension
lbs.
kg
15.3
11.6
12.1
15.4
14.1
13.3
6.94
5.26
5.49
6.99
6.40
6.03
Hard/ 80/20 Bronze on Nylon/Clear Trebles
item #
note
J4801
J4802
J4803
J4804
J4805
J4806
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0285
.0327
.0410
.030
.036
.044
0.724
0.831
1.041
0.76
0.91
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
15.8
12.0
12.4
16.3
14.8
14.0
7.17
5.44
5.62
7.39
6.71
6.35
Pro•Arté Lightly Polished Composites offer
longer life and reduced finger noise – perfect for
recording.
EJ45LP
Normal/Silver on Composite/
Lightly Polished Basses/Clear Trebles
tension
lbs.
kg
15.3
11.6
12.1
15.6
15.0
14.0
6.94
5.26
5.49
7.08
6.80
6.35
Made in USA
item #
note
J4501
J4502
J4503C
J4504LP
J4505LP
J4506LP
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0280
.0322
.036
.027
.034
.043
0.711
0.818
0.91
0.69
0.86
1.09
tension
lbs.
kg
15.3
11.6
12.4
13.9
13.9
14.3
EXP Classical strings feature our revolutionary,
micro-fine EXP coating which is applied to a
silverplated copper wrap wire BEFORE
winding. This exclusive coating material and
process is proven to deliver transparent tone
and a natural feel, yet the strings last at least
4 times longer. Combined with our precision
laser-selected nylon trebles, EXPs are the ultimate
classical guitar strings.
6.94
5.26
5.62
6.30
6.30
6.49
EXP Coating
Wrap Wire
Hard/Silver on Nylon/Black Trebles
item #
note
J5001
J5002
J5003
J5004
J5005
J5006
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0285
.0327
.0410
.030
.036
.044
0.724
0.831
1.041
0.76
0.91
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
15.8
12.0
12.4
16.3
15.9
14.5
7.17
5.44
5.62
7.39
7.21
6.58
EJ51 Hard/Semi-Flat Silver on Nylon/Clear
Trebles
item #
note
J5101
J5102
J5103
J5104
J5105
J5106
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0285
.0327
.0410
.028
.034
.042
0.724
0.831
1.041
0.71
0.86
1.07
tension
lbs.
kg
15.8
12.0
12.4
18.9
16.4
16.0
7.17
5.44
5.62
8.57
7.44
7.26
EJ46LP
Hard/Silver on Composite
item #
note
J4601
J4602
J4603C
J4604LP
J4605LP
J4606LP
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0285
.0327
.037
.028
.035
.045
0.724
0.831
0.94
0.71
0.89
1.14
tension
lbs.
kg
15.8
12.0
13.1
15.4
16.2
15.5
7.17
5.44
5.94
6.99
7.35
7.03
EJ44LP
Extra Hard/Silver on Composite
item #
J4401
J4402
J4403C
J4404LP
J4405LP
J4406LP
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0290
.0333
.038
.029
.035
.046
0.737
0.846
0.97
0.74
0.89
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
16.4
12.5
13.7
16.3
16.2
16.3
7.44
5.67
6.21
7.39
7.35
7.39
Pro•Arté™
Composites
EJ45C*
Multifilament
Core
EXP45
item #
J4501
J4502
J4503
EXP4504
EXP4505
EXP4506
item #
note
J4501
J4502
J4503C
J4504C
J4505C
J4506C
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ46C*
item #
diameter
inches mm
.0280
.0322
.036
.028
.035
.044
0.711
0.818
0.91
0.71
0.89
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
15.3
11.6
12.4
14.3
14.6
15.2
6.94
5.26
5.62
6.49
6.62
6.89
Hard /Silver on Composite/Clear
Trebles
item #
note
J4601
J4602
J4603C
J4604C
J4605C
J4606C
item #
J4401
J4402
J4403C
J4404C
J4405C
J4406C
J4601
J4602
J4603
EXP4604
EXP4605
EXP4606
Normal/Silver on Composite/Clear Trebles
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0285
.0327
.037
.029
.036
.046
0.724
0.831
0.94
0.74
0.91
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
15.8
12.0
13.1
16.0
16.6
16.0
7.17
5.44
5.94
7.26
7.53
7.30
Extra Hard/Silver on Composite/
Clear Trebles
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0290
.0333
.038
.030
.036
.047
0.737
0.846
0.97
0.76
0.91
1.19
tension
lbs.
kg
16.4
12.5
13.7
16.8
16.6
16.8
7.44
5.67
6.21
7.62
7.53
7.62
*All composite sets include one composite and one
nylon 3rd string.
EXP44
item #
Assad
Duo
Printed in USA
J4401
J4402
J4403
EXP4404
EXP4405
EXP4406
Normal/Silver on Composite/
Clear Trebles
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0280
.0322
.0403
.028
.035
.044
0.711
0.818
1.024
0.71
0.89
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
15.3
11.6
12.1
14.3
14.6
15.2
6.94
5.26
5.49
6.49
6.62
6.89
Folk/Classical Guitar Ball End
D’Addario Classics
D’Addario Classics use rectified nylon trebles.
Each treble string is ground using proprietary
centerless grinding techniques. Roundness and
dimension control are unsurpassed, ensuring
absolutely perfect intonation. Rectified nylon
strings are known for their ”warmer” tone.
Folk Nylon strings are high-quality nylon guitar
strings with ball ends on each string to facilitate
easy installation on classical guitars, as well as
steel string acoustic guitars if desired.
EJ32
item #
EJ29
Moderate/Silver on Nylon/Rectified Trebles
item #
note
J2901
J2902
J2903
J2904
J2905
J2906
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ30
EXP46
EJ44C*
26
diameter
inches mm
tension
lbs.
kg
Normal/80/20 Bronze on Nylon/Clear Trebles
item #
EJ48
14.8
11.2
11.7
14.8
12.5
13.2
Normal/Silver on Nylon/Black Trebles
Extra Hard/Silver on Nylon/Clear Trebles
item #
EJ47
0.699
0.806
1.010
0.71
0.84
1.07
Hard/Silver on Nylon/Clear Trebles
item #
EJ44
.0275
.0317
.0397
.028
.033
.042
tension
lbs.
kg
Normal/Silver on Nylon/Clear Trebles
item #
EJ46
diameter
inches mm
EJ49
EXP™
Classical Strings
.027
.031
.039
.028
.033
.042
0.69
0.79
0.99
0.71
0.84
1.07
tension
lbs.
kg
14.1
11.5
11.6
14.8
12.5
13.2
6.40
5.22
5.26
6.71
5.67
5.99
Normal/Silver on Nylon/Rectified Trebles
item #
note
J3001
J3002
J3003
J3004
J3005
J3006
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ31
diameter
inches mm
diameter
inches mm
.028
.032
.040
.029
.035
.043
0.71
0.81
1.02
0.74
0.89
1.09
tension
lbs.
kg
15.1
11.9
11.9
15.4
15.0
13.8
6.85
5.40
5.40
6.99
6.80
6.26
Hard/Silver on Nylon/Rectified Trebles
item #
note
J3101
J3102
J3103
J3104
J3105
J3106
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.029
.033
.041
.030
.036
.044
0.74
0.84
1.04
0.76
0.91
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
16.7
12.4
12.9
16.7
15.6
14.5
7.58
5.62
5.85
7.58
7.08
6.58
BEB028
BEB032
BEB040
BES031W
BES037W
BES045W
EJ33
item #
BEC028
BEC032
BEC040
BEB031W
BEB037W
BEB045W
EJ34
item #
BEB028
BEB032
BEB040
BEB031W
BEB037W
BEB045W
Silver on Nylon/Black Trebles
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.028
.032
.040
.031
.037
.045
0.71
0.81
1.02
0.79
0.94
1.14
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
11.9
11.7
17.8
16.5
15.2
7.35
5.40
5.31
8.07
7.48
6.89
80/20 Bronze on Nylon/Clear Trebles
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.028
.032
.040
.031
.037
.045
0.71
0.81
1.02
0.79
0.94
1.14
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
11.9
11.7
16.9
15.3
14.1
7.35
5.40
5.31
7.67
6.94
6.40
80/20 Bronze on Nylon/Black Trebles
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.028
.032
.040
.031
.037
.045
0.71
0.81
1.02
0.79
0.94
1.14
tension
lbs.
kg
16.2
11.9
11.7
16.9
15.3
14.1
7.35
5.40
5.31
7.67
6.94
6.40
Hard /Silver on Composite/
Clear Trebles
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0285
.0327
.0410
.029
.036
.046
0.724
0.831
1.041
0.74
0.91
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
15.8
12.0
12.4
16.0
16.6
16.0
7.17
5.44
5.62
7.26
7.53
7.30
Extra Hard/Silver on Composite/
Clear Trebles
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.0290
.0333
.0416
.030
.036
.047
0.737
0.846
1.057
0.76
0.91
1.19
tension
lbs.
kg
16.4
12.5
12.9
16.8
16.6
16.8
7.44
5.67
5.85
7.62
7.53
7.62
Classical Guitar –
Student Grade
EJ27N
Normal/Silver on Nylon/Clear Trebles
item #
note
J2701
J2702
J2703
J2704
J2705
J2706
E
B
G
D
A
E
EJ27H
item #
J27H01
J27H02
J27H03
J27H04
J27H05
J27H06
diameter
inches mm
.028
.032
.040
.029
.035
.043
0.71
0.81
1.02
0.74
0.89
1.09
tension
lbs.
kg
15.3
11.6
12.1
15.6
15.0
14.0
6.94
5.26
5.49
7.08
6.80
6.35
Hard/Silver on Nylon/Clear Trebles
note
E
B
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.029
.033
.041
.030
.036
.044
0.72
0.83
1.04
0.76
0.91
1.12
tension
lbs.
kg
15.8
12.0
12.4
16.3
15.9
14.5
7.17
5.44
5.62
7.39
7.21
6.58
“I love these EXPs.
They're in tune and
they sound great.
I can't kill them.
I've tried!"
Ben
Verdery
27
“All of my recordings feature D’Addario
strings. EJ75s are ideal for my mandolin–
they allow me to play and they don’t
break. They’re incredible.”
Bluegrass/Other
Rhonda Vincent
Banjo
Mandolin
Ukulele
Other Sets
“Since 1976 all of my recordings have
featured D’Addario strings. Tone has
always been important to me and I like
their tone. And they’re very consistent.
I don’t know how you all do it,
I just like ’em.”
David Grisman
“D’Addario strings withstand all the punishment
we can dish out and still retain that great tone and
feel we look for on a daily basis. Quite simply,
they’re the best strings we’ve ever used.”
Mountain Heart
Del McCoury
“I’ve been using EXPs and they’re great. They stay alive
longer and have a great sound. I wouldn’t use anything else.”
Ronnie McCoury
“I really like the longevity of EXP75s. I tend to sweat
a lot and I can’t believe how long they stay lively.”
®
nickelplated
steelbronze
phosphor
exp coated
polished
semi-flat
nylon
clear
copper
silverplated
Banjo
Mandolin Family
D’Addario mandolin family strings are the choice of David Grisman, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Ronnie McCoury, Doyle Lawson, and
many others. Available in Phosphor Bronze, EXP Coated Phosphor Bronze, 80/20 Bronze, and Nickelplated Steel.
With a strong selection of gauges and alloys, D’Addario banjo strings are The Player’s Choice™
for players like Ralph Stanley, Rob McCoury, Ron Block, Alison Brown and many others.
J57
Custom Med/Nickelplated Steel Wnd
5-String
item #
note
LE011
LE012
LE013
LE022W
LE011
J60
D
B
G
D
G
note
D
B
G
D
G
J60+
item #
D
B
G
D
G
J63
item #
D
B
G
D
G
LE009
LE011
LE013
LE020PB
LE009
D
B
G
D
G
diameter
inches mm
.009
.010
.013
.020
.009
0.23
0.25
0.33
0.51
0.23
tension
lbs.
kg
11.3
9.8
10.5
11.4
11.0
5.10
4.45
4.74
5.15
4.98
diameter
inches mm
.095
.011
.013
.020
.095
0.24
0.28
0.33
0.51
0.24
tension
lbs.
kg
12.5
16.8
12.1
11.4
12.2
5.67
7.62
5.49
5.17
5.52
item #
J55
item #
D
B
G
D
G
0.23
0.28
0.33
0.51
0.23
11.3
11.9
10.5
12.4
11.0
diameter
inches mm
.010
.012
.016
.023
.010
0.25
0.30
0.41
0.58
0.25
diameter
inches mm
.009
.011
.013
.020
.009
0.23
0.28
0.33
0.51
0.23
tension
lbs.
kg
11.3
11.9
10.5
12.3
11.0
D
B
G
D
G
diameter
inches mm
A
D
G
C
diameter
inches mm
.009
.016
.023
.030
0.23
0.41
0.58
0.76
.010
.012
.016
.023
.010
0.25
0.30
0.41
0.58
0.25
13.9
14.1
15.8
16.4
13.5
6.30
6.41
7.18
6.91
6.10
tension
lbs.
kg
19.0 8.63
26.8 12.15
20.5 9.29
15.7 7.13
J63i Tenor Irish/Nickelplated Steel Wnd
4-String
item #
note
LE012
LE016
LE024w
LE036w
E
A
D
G
diameter
inches mm
.012
.016
.024
.036
0.31
0.41
0.61
0.91
tension
lbs.
kg
24.7 11.20
19.6 8.89
16.7 7.57
16.1 7.30
Ron Block
30
Alison Krauss
and Union Station
5.10
5.39
4.74
5.55
4.98
tension
lbs.
kg
tension
lbs.
kg
13.9
14.1
15.8
15.3
13.6
J62
5.10
5.39
4.74
5.60
4.9
Medium Phosphor Bronze Wnd 5-String
note
LE010
LE012
LE016
LE023PB
LE010
.009
.011
.013
.020
.009
tension
lbs.
kg
Phosphor Bronze Wnd 5-String/Ball End
note
J6901B
J6902B
J6903B
J6904B
J6905B
diameter
inches mm
Tenor/Nickelplated Steel Wnd 4-String
note
LE009
LE016
LE023w
LE030w
7.62
6.40
5.49
6.31
7.40
note
Medium/Nickelplated Steel Wnd 5-String
note
LE010
LE012
LE016
LE023w
LE010
16.8
14.1
12.1
13.9
16.3
Light Plus/Nickelplated Steel/5-String
note
J61
0.28
0.30
0.33
0.56
0.28
item #
J69B
LE009
LE010
LE013
LE020w
LE009
LE095
LE011
LE013
LE020w
LE095
.011
.012
.013
.022
.011
tension
lbs.
kg
Mandolin
Bluegrass/Phosphor Bronze Wnd 5-String
Light/Nickelplated Steel Wound 5-String
item #
item #
diameter
inches mm
J69
“D’Addario strings do
everything they’re
supposed to do. They
stay in tune, they’re
consistent from set
to set, sound great,
and they last a long
time.”
Rob
McCoury
6.31
6.40
7.17
7.44
6.13
Light/80/20 Bronze Wnd
item #
note
J6201
J6201
J6202
J6202
J6203
J6203
J6204
J6204
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
J73
Alison
Brown
note
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
LE010
LE010
LE014
LE014
LE024PB
LE024PB
LE038PB
LE038PB
J67
note
J6701
J6701
J6702
J6702
J6703
J6703
J6704
J6704
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
EJ70
item #
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
19.2
19.2
16.8
16.8
19.0
19.0
17.1
17.1
8.70
8.70
7.60
7.60
8.59
8.59
7.75
7.75
diameter
inches mm
.010
.010
.014
.014
.024
.024
.038
.038
0.25
0.25
0.36
0.36
0.61
0.61
0.97
0.97
tension
lbs.
kg
19.2 8.70
19.2 8.70
16.8 7.60
16.8 7.60
20.1 9.12
20.1 9.12
22.6 10.25
22.6 10.25
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.014
.014
.025
.025
.039
.039
0.28
0.28
0.36
0.36
0.64
0.64
0.99
0.99
tension
lbs.
kg
23.2 10.53
23.2 10.53
16.8 7.60
16.8 7.60
19.7 8.93
19.7 8.93
21.0 9.53
21.0 9.53
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.015
.015
.024
.024
.038
.038
0.28
0.28
0.38
0.38
0.61
0.61
0.96
0.96
tension
lbs.
kg
23.2 10.53
23.2 10.53
19.2 8.72
19.2 8.72
19.0 8.63
19.0 8.63
18.1 8.22
18.1 8.22
note
FT7401
FT7401
FT7402
FT7402
FT7403
FT7403
FT7404
FT7404
J75
Medium Flat Tops/Phos Bronze Wnd
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
.011
.011
.015
.015
.026
.026
.039
.039
0.28
0.28
0.38
0.38
0.66
0.66
0.99
0.99
tension
lbs.
kg
23.2
23.2
20.5
20.5
27.3
27.3
25.2
25.2
10.52
10.52
9.30
9.30
12.38
12.38
11.43
11.43
Medium Heavy/Phosphor Bronze Wnd
item #
note
J7501
J7501
J7502
J7502
J7503
J7503
J7504
J7504
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
J80
diameter
inches mm
diameter
inches mm
.0115
.0115
.016
.016
.026
.026
.041
.041
0.29
0.29
0.41
0.41
0.66
0.66
1.04
1.04
tension
lbs.
kg
25.4
25.4
21.9
21.9
23.3
23.3
26.4
26.4
11.51
11.51
9.92
9.92
10.59
10.59
11.97
11.97
item #
note
LE012
LE012
LE022PB
LE022PB
LE032PB
LE032PB
LE046PB
LE046PB
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
diameter
inches mm
note
J7401
J7401
J7402
J7402
J7403
J7403
J7404
J7404
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
JS74
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.015
.015
.026
.026
.040
.040
0.28
0.28
0.38
0.38
0.66
0.66
1.02
1.02
tension
lbs.
kg
23.2
23.2
19.2
19.2
23.3
23.3
25.1
25.1
10.53
10.53
8.72
8.72
10.59
10.59
11.37
11.37
.012
.012
.022
.022
.032
.032
.046
.046
0.30
0.30
0.56
0.56
0.81
0.81
1.17
1.17
18.5
18.5
25.6
25.6
24.3
24.3
22.5
22.5
8.40
8.40
11.62
11.62
11.03
11.03
10.22
10.22
Phosphor Bronze Light
item #
note
LE014
LE014
LE023PB
LE023PB
LE034PB
LE034PB
LE049PB
LE049PB
Medium/Stainless Steel Wound
note
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.015
.015
.026
.026
.040
.040
0.28
0.28
0.38
0.38
0.66
0.66
1.02
1.02
tension
lbs.
kg
23.2
23.2
19.2
19.2
22.1
22.1
22.4
22.4
10.53
10.53
8.72
8.72
10.03
10.03
10.17
10.17
J76
A
A
D
D
G
G
C
C
diameter
inches mm
.014
.014
.023
.023
.034
.034
.049
.049
0.36
0.36
0.58
0.58
0.86
0.86
1.24
1.24
tension
lbs.
kg
21.2
21.2
23.6
23.6
23.9
23.9
21.9
21.9
9.61
9.61
10.70
10.70
10.84
10.84
9.93
9.93
item #
note
J7601
J7601
J7602
J7602
J7603
J7603
J7604
J7604
A
A
D
D
G
G
C
C
FT76
item #
FT7601
FT7601
FT7602
FT7602
FT7603
FT7603
FT7604
FT7604
J78
Phosphor Bronze Wnd
item #
note
J7801
J7801
J7802
J7802
J7803
J7803
J7804
J7804
A
A
D
D
G
G
C
C
diameter
inches mm
.022
.022
.034
.034
.048
.048
.074
.074
0.56
0.56
0.86
0.86
1.22
1.22
1.88
1.88
tension
lbs.
kg
36.1
36.1
39.5
39.5
34.9
34.9
33.7
33.7
16.37
16.37
17.90
17.90
15.84
15.84
15.30
15.30
Mandobass
J79
Copper Coated Steel Wnd
item #
note
J7901
J7902
J7903
J7904
G
D
A
E
diameter
inches mm
.049
.063
.097
.130
1.24
1.60
2.46
3.30
tension
lbs.
kg
80.7
70.4
87.9
93.9
36.60
31.94
39.87
42.59
tension
lbs.
kg
Mandola
J72
Mandocello
Octave Mandolin Phosphor Bronze Wnd
Medium/Phosphor Bronze Wound
item #
J7401
J7401
J7402
J7402
JS7403
JS7403
JS7404
JS7404
0.25
0.25
0.36
0.36
0.61
0.61
0.86
0.86
Med Light/Phos Bronze Wnd/Ball End
note
J7001B
J7001B
J7002B
J7002B
J7003B
J7003B
J7004B
J7004B
item #
.010
.010
.014
.014
.024
.024
.034
.034
tension
lbs.
kg
Medium/Nickelplated Steel Wnd
item #
J74
diameter
inches mm
item #
Phosphor Bronze Light
item #
“I’ve been playing
D’Addario strings for
over a decade and I am
really impressed with
the craftsmanship and
consistency, to say
nothing of how long
they last. Whether
I’m using the acoustic
banjo strings or a
custom classical set
for my electric nylon
string banjo, when
I’m playing D’Addario
I know my strings
won’t let me down.”
FT74
diameter
inches mm
.015
.015
.025
.025
.035
.035
.052
.052
0.38
0.38
0.64
0.64
0.89
0.89
1.32
1.32
tension
lbs.
kg
25.2
25.2
28.4
28.4
25.4
25.4
24.5
24.5
11.41
11.41
12.89
12.89
11.52
11.52
11.12
11.12
Flat Tops/Phosphor Bronze Wnd
note
A
A
D
D
G
G
C
C
diameter
inches mm
.016
.016
.024
.024
.035
.035
.053
.053
0.41
0.41
0.61
0.61
0.89
0.89
1.35
1.35
tension
lbs.
kg
30.3
30.3
30.7
30.7
27.9
27.9
24.9
24.9
13.74
13.74
13.92
13.92
12.65
12.65
11.29
11.29
EXP™ Coated Mandolin
EXP74
item #
EXP7401
EXP7401
EXP7402
EXP7402
EXP7403
EXP7403
EXP7404
EXP7404
EXP75
item #
EXP7501
EXP7501
EXP7502
EXP7502
EXP7503
EXP7503
EXP7504
EXP7504
EXP77
item #
EXP7401
EXP7401
EXP7402
EXP7402
EXP7703
EXP7703
EXP7704
EXP7704
Medium/Coated Phosphor Bronze Wnd
note
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.015
.015
.026
.026
.040
.040
0.28
0.28
0.38
0.38
0.66
0.66
1.02
1.02
tension
lbs.
kg
23.2
23.2
19.2
19.2
23.3
23.3
25.1
25.1
10.53
10.53
8.72
8.72
10.59
10.59
11.37
11.37
Med Heavy/Coated Phos Bronze Wnd
note
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
diameter
inches mm
.0115
.0115
.016
.016
.026
.026
.041
.041
0.29
0.29
0.41
0.41
0.66
0.66
1.04
1.04
tension
lbs.
kg
25.4
25.4
21.9
21.9
23.3
23.3
26.4
26.4
11.51
11.51
9.92
9.92
10.59
10.59
11.97
11.97
Medium/Coated 80/20 Bronze Wnd
note
E
E
A
A
D
D
G
G
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.015
.015
.026
.026
.040
.040
0.28
0.28
0.38
0.38
0.66
0.66
1.02
1.02
tension
lbs.
kg
23.2
23.2
19.2
19.2
22.5
22.5
24.2
24.2
10.53
10.53
8.72
8.72
10.19
10.19
10.97
10.97
31
D’Addario offers a wide variety of string
sets for other instruments, including the
Oud, Ukulele, Requinto, Bouzouki and
many more.
J65
Soprano Ukulele/Clear Nylon
item #
note
diameter
inches mm
tension
lbs.
kg
J6501
J6502
J6503
J6504
B
F#
D
A
.024
.032
.034
.028
7.6
7.6
5.4
8.2
J68
note
J6801
J6802
J6803
J6804
E
B
G
D
item #
BNYL026
BNYL032
BNYL036
BNYL028
J54
item #
BNYL028
BNYL036
J5403
BNYL032
J71
3.45
3.45
2.45
3.72
Baritone Ukulele/Silver Wnd on Nylon/
Clear Nylon
item #
J53
0.61
0.81
0.86
0.71
diameter
inches mm
.028
.034
.030
.035
0.71
0.86
0.76
0.89
tension
lbs.
kg
9.0
7.4
17.8
16.6
4.08
3.36
8.07
7.53
Hawaiian Concert/Black Nylon
note
A
E
C
G
diameter
inches mm
tension
lbs.
kg
.026
.032
.036
.028
8.3
7.1
5.6
7.6
0.66
0.81
0.91
0.71
3.77
3.22
2.54
3.45
Hawaiian Tenor/Silver on Nylon*
Black Nylon
note
A
E
C
G
diameter
inches mm
.028
.036
.036
.032
0.71
0.91
0.90
0.81
tension
lbs.
kg
12.8
11.9
10.6
13.3
5.81
5.40
4.81
6.04
Pro•Arte Tenor Ukulele*
item #
note
J4601
J4602
J4603
J4401
A
E
C
G
diameter
inches mm
.029
.033
.041
.029
*D'Addario Alternate Tenor
NYL028W
G
.028
NYL029W
G
.029
NYL030W
G
.030
Guitar Tips
Other Sets
tension
lbs.
kg
0.72
0.83
1.04
0.74
12.5
9.5
9.8
10.3
5.67
4.31
4.45
4.68
Tuning
0.71
0.74
0.76
Solutions
12.1 5.49
13.4 6.08
14.3 6.49
J52
Alto Guitar/Slvr Wnd on Nylon/Clear Trebles
item #
note
diameter
inches mm
J5201
J5202
J5203
J5204
J5205
J5206
B
F#
D
A
E
B
.025
.028
.032
.025
.029
.034
J64
20.1
14.1
11.7
15.9
14.8
13.7
9.12
6.39
5.31
7.21
6.71
6.21
Dulcimer/Nickelplated Steel Wound
item #
note
J6401
J6402
J6403
J6404
D
D
A
D
J66
0.64
0.71
0.81
0.64
0.74
0.86
tension
lbs.
kg
diameter
inches mm
.012
.012
.014
.022
0.30
0.30
0.36
0.56
tension
lbs.
kg
20.8
20.8
15.9
14.4
9.43
9.43
7.21
6.53
Tenor Guitar/ 80/20 Bronze Wound
item #
note
J6601
J6602
J6603
J6604
A
D
G
C
diameter
inches mm
.010
.014
.022
.032
0.25
0.36
0.56
0.81
tension
lbs.
kg
23.5 10.66
20.5 9.30
20.2 9.16
19.1 8.66
J81 Bouzouki-Irish/Phosphor Bronze Wound
item #
LE011
LE011
LE016
LE016
LE028PB
LE028PB
LE040PB
LE040PB
J85
item #
LE026PB
LE026PB
LE036PB
LE036PB
LE046PB
LE046PB
LE062PB
LE030PB
LE078PB
LE036PB
J86
item #
LE026PB
LE026PB
LE036PB
LE036PB
LE046PB
LE046PB
LE062PB
LE030PB
LE078PB
LE036PB
LE092PB
LE046PB
note
D
D
A
A
D
D
G
G
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.016
.016
.028
.028
.040
.040
0.28
0.28
0.41
0.41
0.71
0.71
1.02
1.02
tension
lbs.
kg
15.6 7.08
15.6 7.08
18.5 8.40
18.5 8.40
22.9 10.40
22.9 10.40
21.4 9.72
21.4 9.72
Bajo Quinto Set
note
F
F
C
C
G
G
D
D
A
A
diameter
inches mm
.026
.026
.036
.036
.046
.046
.062
.030
.078
.036
0.66
0.66
0.91
0.91
1.17
1.17
1.58
0.76
1.98
0.91
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
27.4
30.5
30.5
28.0
28.0
28.3
26.6
26.0
21.6
12.43
12.43
13.83
13.83
12.70
12.70
12.85
12.04
11.81
9.78
Bajo Sexto Set
note
F
F
C
C
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
diameter
inches mm
.026
.026
.036
.036
.046
.046
.062
.030
.078
.036
.092
.046
0.66
0.66
0.91
0.91
1.17
1.17
1.58
0.76
1.98
0.91
2.34
1.17
tension
lbs.
kg
27.4
27.4
30.5
30.5
28.0
28.0
28.3
26.6
26.0
21.6
20.3
19.8
12.43
12.43
13.83
13.83
12.70
12.70
12.85
12.04
11.81
9.78
9.23
8.98
J93
item #
note
J9301
J9302
J9303
J9304
D
B
G
D
J94
diameter
inches mm
note
J9401
J9402
J9403
J9404
J9405
J9406
A
E
C
G
D
A
.011
.013
.023
.028
0.28
0.33
0.58
0.71
diameter
inches mm
.022
.028
.033
.025
.030
.036
0.56
0.71
0.84
0.64
0.76
0.91
note
diameter
inches mm
J9501
J9502
J9503
J9504
J9505
J9506
J9507
J9508
J9509
J9510
J9511
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
B
B
F#
.022
.022
.028
.028
.025
.025
.029
.029
.033
.033
.041
note
J9601
J9602
J9603
J9604
J9605
J9606
J9607
J9608
J9609
J9610
G
G
D
D
A
A
E
E
B
B
item #
LE010
LE010
LE013
LE013
LE022w
LE010
LE028w
LE013
J98
12.4
11.3
9.9
12.6
12.5
12.5
5.62
5.12
4.49
5.71
5.67
5.67
tension
lbs.
kg
11.7
11.7
10.7
10.7
19.0
19.0
17.7
17.7
15.3
15.3
13.6
diameter
inches mm
.011
.011
.014
.014
.024
.024
.032
.014
.042
.024
0.28
0.28
0.36
0.36
0.61
0.61
0.81
0.36
1.07
0.61
5.31
5.31
4.85
4.85
8.62
8.62
8.03
8.03
6.94
6.94
6.17
tension
lbs.
kg
20.4
20.4
18.6
18.6
26.1
26.1
27.9
23.4
28.9
32.9
D
D
A
A
F
F
C
C
diameter
inches mm
.010
.010
.013
.013
.022
.010
.028
.013
0.25
0.25
0.33
0.33
0.56
0.25
0.71
0.33
9.25
9.25
8.41
8.41
11.84
11.84
12.64
10.59
13.11
14.91
tension
lbs.
kg
13.9
13.9
13.2
13.2
19.7
19.6
17.8
18.6
1 – Are there any burrs
or sharp edges on
string posts?
6.30
6.30
5.99
5.99
8.93
8.89
8.07
8.44
4 – Front edges of the nut
should be eased off with a nut
file. Nut slots on nylon string
instruments must be filed to
prevent strings from fraying.
2 – Check saddles on
Tune-o-matic style bridge.
3 – Even acoustic guitar saddles can be worn out, causing
strings to abrade at rough
spots.
5 – Check break angle.
Good break angle
ensures a firm string to
saddle contact.
6 – Break angle is determined by tailpiece height
on instruments with Tuneo-matic style bridges.
restringing
your guitar
frequent
questions
item #
note
diameter
inches mm
tension
lbs.
kg
J9801
J9802
J9803
J9804
B
F#
D
A
.033
.022
.028
.033
8.5
8.5
8.6
6.7
3.85
3.85
3.90
3.04
7 – Are there enough string
wraps around the tuning
posts on Fender® style
instruments? We recommend 2-3 turns of string
around the tuning post.
Xavier Rudd
Johnny A
64ths
Cuatro - Venezuela/Black Nylon
0.84
0.56
0.71
0.84
scale of
your bass
Look over the accompanying illustrations and captions to make sure your instrument is set up
properly to help prevent string breakage.
Bouzouki-Greek/Nickelplated Steel Wound
note
why strings
break
If you keep breaking one string, inspect all points of string contact. If they are smooth, suspect
that your playing style is aggressive enough to warrant an increase in the gauge of the string.
Browse through the listings of the many standard set configurations we offer; special sets like
EJ26, EJ19, or EXL140 and EXL125 enable you to increase the gauge of only half of the set.
Remember, you can always make up your own custom set by purchasing single strings. Your
favorite dealer can custom order any string gauges they may not keep in inventory.
8 – Setting proper string height
(action) at the 12th fret.
Suggested “low” action measurements:
Steel string guitars – 6/64" at the
bass E and 4/64" at the treble E.
Classical guitars – 8/64" at the
bass E and 7/64" at the treble E.
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Why Do Strings Break?
tension
lbs.
kg
Cuatro - Puerto Rico/Silver Wound on Steel
item #
J97
0.56
0.56
0.71
0.71
0.64
0.64
0.74
0.74
0.84
0.84
1.04
string
tension
17.3 7.85
17.1 7.76
29.4 13.33
24.9 11.29
Oud/Silver Wound on Nylon/Clear Nylon
item #
J96
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tension
lbs.
kg
Requinto/Silver Wound on Nylon
item #
J95
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Cavaquinho/Stainless Steel Wound
16
Ukulele
Bass guitars – 7/64" - 8/64" at the
bass E and 5/64" - 6/64" at the
treble G.
For more on string
and instrument care
visit our website
www.daddario.com
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About String Tensions and Gauges
D’Addario string sets are gauged so that when they are at concert
pitch, the individual strings feel near equal in tension. String tension
is determined by vibrating length, mass, and pitch. Diameter alone
does not determine a string’s tension. By using different raw materials
or by varying the ratio between the core and the wrap wire during
the winding process, two strings with the same diameter, tuned to
the same pitch, could have different string tensions. Comparing a
D’Addario .032 string to a competitor’s .032 string may not yield the
same playing tension. For the most part, all plain strings are made
of high- carbon steel; thus any brand of plain steel string with the
same diameter will have a comparable tension. That’s not to say
that the quality of the wire used to make that plain steel string will be
the same. At D’Addario, we have stringent quality-control measures
for all plain steel and wrap wires to ensure unsurpassed quality and
consistency. You should experiment with different string sets to
determine what sounds, feels, and plays best for you.
There are many factors other than string gauge that determine actual
and perceived string tension on your instrument:
• Scale length, or the distance from the nut to the saddle. (The
longer the scale, the higher the tension for the same string).
• The flexibility of the instrument top and neck.
• The string break-angle at the nut and saddle/bridge.
• String height or “action” as adjusted at the saddle.
• Truss rod adjustment (neck relief).
String tension is measured in pounds of pull per string. In this catalog,
string tensions are listed with each set.
Before deciding on a string gauge, be sure that your instrument is
“set up” properly. High string action not only affects how tense the
strings feel, but can also cause poor intonation.
Which String Set is for Me?
Glossary of String Terms
String tensions were measured at
the scale lengths listed below:
Ballend - Refers to the brass ferrule affixed
to the end of a musical string.
Instrument
Ballend Nylon - Sometimes referred to as
“Folk Nylon,” these are standard nylon guitar
strings that have a ballend affixed to one end.
This enables quicker and easier installation
on a nylon classical guitar or facilitates the
use of nylon strings on a steel string guitar.
inches
1/
4
mm
Banjo 1st - 4th String
Banjo 5th String
Banjo, Tenor
Bass, Short Scale
Bass, Medium Scale
Bass, Long Scale
Bass, Super Long Scale
Bouzouki
Cavaquinho
Cuatro - Puerto Rico
Cuatro - Venezuela
Dulcimer
Guitar, Acoustic
Guitar, Alto
26
19 5/8
23
30
32
34
36
26 1/2
13 3/8
21 3/4
20 7/8
27
25 1/2
21 1/4
667
498
584
762
813
864
915
673
340
552
530
686
648
540
Guitar, Baritone
Guitar, Classic
Guitar, Electric
Guitar, Pedal Steel
Guitar, Resophonic Slide
Guitar, Tenor
Mandobass
Mandocello
Mandola
Mandolin
Oud
Requinto
Ukulele
Ukulele, Baritone
29 3/4
25 1/2
25 1/2
24 1/4
24 5/8
23
42
25
15 7/8
13 7/8
23 1/4
21 1/4
13 5/8
19
756
648
648
616
626
584
1067
635
403
352
590
540
346
483
Whether choosing an electric or acoustic string, the right string tension
for your style is a matter of trial and error and is of utmost importance.
Experimenting with different tensions can bring out a completely
different character in the sound of your instrument and in the style of
your play. Players are often astounded to find that a lighter tension
set can actually sound better on their guitar. You should not assume
that the string tension the guitar manufacturer selected at the factory
is the right tension for you.
Bronze, Phosphor - Introduced to string making
by D’Addario, phosphor bronze strings last
longer than conventional bronze alloy strings.
The small percentage of phosphorous in the
alloy helps them to retain their sound longer.
Composite classical guitar strings - in this
catalog, the term Composite refers to a new
fourth-generation polymer that is used as a
multifilament core for the wound strings and
as a monofilament for the third string in our
Pro•Arté Composite series sets. This new
polymer is the closest man-made equivalent
to natural gut.
Half Round™ - Introduced by D’Addario in the
early ‘70s, Half Round® strings start out as
traditional round wound strings that are then
precision ground, leaving the outer surface
of the string smooth and flat wound in
appearance, while retaining the flexibility and
most of the tonal characteristics of a round
wound string.
Light gauge strings are the most popular and are recommended by
most makers of acoustic steel string guitars. Lighter overall string
tension ensures longer soundboard and neck life. Heavier tensions
are not recommended for guitars built with fragile tops. Medium
gauge strings offer more projection on heavier built instruments.
For those players who prefer to use heavy strings, heavy gauges are
available.
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Bronze, 85/15 - An alloy of 85% copper and
15% zinc, 85/15 bronze combines the brilliant
sound characteristics of 80/20 bronze with
the greater sustain usually found in phosphor
bronze strings.
Flat Wound - Refers to winding a flat or
ribbon-like wire onto the core of a musical
string. All D’Addario flat wound strings are
digitally wound for precise wire spacing and
then polished in three different steps to create
an incredibly smooth, accurate string.
Custom blending of light and medium sets or extra light and light sets
is also an option. For example, EXL140 combines the trebles of a
regular light electric set with the basses of a jazz EJ21 set. This allows
easy bending of treble strings with the heftier bass response of the
heavier EJ21 strings.
Classical sets are gauged in light, normal, hard, and extra hard tensions.
Although the total pounds of pull of classical string sets are much
lower than their steel string counterparts, the string height, as measured
from the fretboard, is set higher on classical guitars. This fact makes
the tension difference critical.
Bronze, 80/20 - An alloy of 80% copper and
20% zinc, sometimes referred to as brass.
Delivers a strong, deep bass response with
extremely bright and crisp overtones when
used as wrap wire for acoustic guitar strings.
Extremely brilliant sounding when new, they
begin to lose some of their “new” sound
after only a few hours of use. Preferred by
many stage and studio performers.
Hex Core Wire - A high carbon steel alloy
that is six sided in cross section. When used
as the core or “center” of a musical string,
the 6 edge points firmly grip every turn of the
wrap wire, ensuring a tight wrap and longerlasting string. Used exclusively on all
D’Addario steel core strings.
Quality control inspections include testing incoming
wire shipments for tensile strength and elongation.
Laser-selected Pro•Arté™ Nylon - The
monofilament nylon used for all D’Addario
Pro•Arté treble strings is an exclusive, slowextruded nylon that has harder and denser
properties than conventional nylons. Each
string is passed through laser inspection
where approximately 200 measurements are
taken along the length of the string. The data
is compared and averaged by an exclusive
high-speed computer process and the string
is sorted into the various tensions listed in this
catalog. Strings that do not meet tolerance
specifications in any one of their measurements
are rejected in this process. This ensures
consistent string tensions and virtually perfect
intonation from every Pro•Arté string purchased.
Lock Twist - The ballends on all D’Addario
strings are fastened with a standard twist
and a series of tightly wound lock twists.
Used exclusively on all D’Addario plain steel
strings, it ensures that the twisted area will
not unwind when under tension.
Monofilament Nylon - Single strand extruded
nylon commonly used for the treble strings
on a classical guitar.
Multifilament Nylon - Refers to the floss-like
material used as the core of wire-wound strings
for use on classical guitar, oud, lute etc.
Nickelplated Steel - A steel alloy that has an
electroplating of 8% pure nickel. This is the
formula used in the world-famous D’Addario
XL string line. The steel alloy is ideally suited
for magnetic pickups and the nickel plating
provides a cosmetic finish, oxidation resistance,
and surface softness. It is bright sounding
and long lasting without promoting premature
fret wear.
Polished - A unique process of sanding or
polishing a round wound string into a semiflattened surface. We utilize three grits of
sandpaper to produce the sheen you see in
our Flat Tops line. At D’Addario, we wind,
wrap, sand, and polish the strings on the
same machine.
Rectified Nylon Trebles - Beginning with oversized standard nylon, each string is centerless
ground to precise tolerances (+/- .0002")
ensuring perfect intonation. Used in all
D’Addario “Classic” series sets, rectified nylon
strings have a more mellow sound and are
preferred by many professionals for recording
work and for use on Renaissance instruments.
Round Core Wire - A high-carbon steel alloy
wire that is round in cross section. Used for
plain steel strings and by some music string
manufacturers in place of more costly hex
core wire. Unless treated properly, it can
yield loose or prematurely dead strings.
See “Hex Core Wire” for further explanation.
Round Wound - Refers to the winding of round
wrap wire onto the core of a musical string.
Silverplated Copper - Bare round copper wire
is electroplated with pure sterling silver. This
wire is ideally suited for classical guitar strings.
Stainless Steel - The stainless steel used by
D’Addario is a 430 series highly magnetic
alloy. 430 stainless steel strings are excellent
for magnetic pickup amplification and are
noted for their exceptional brightness,
anti-tarnishing characteristics, and extreme
durability. Also a preferred choice on
acoustic/electric instruments.
Standard Nylon - This refers to commercially
extruded material used by most other string
manufacturers for classical guitar treble strings.
Not recommended for the serious musician
since control of diameter and density is usually
unacceptable. Standard nylon is usually
found in such products as hair brushes or
fishing line.
Wrap Wire - Refers to any wire that is used
to wrap or wind on top of a core to produce
a musical string.
Nylon Strings - A term that usually refers to
the complete complement of 6 strings used on
a classical guitar. Usually the first three (treble
strings) are monofilament nylon and the last
three are wire wound on multifilament nylon.
Nylon Trebles - Refers to monofilament nylon
commonly used for the first three strings on
a classical guitar. D’Addario uses 3 types of
nylon treble material; Laser-selected Pro•Arté
nylon, rectified nylon, and standard nylon.
For more on string and instrument care visit our website www.daddario.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Restringing Your Guitar
1 – To ensure solid, non-slip tuning, make sure strings
are properly secured at both ends.
When to change strings:
Most players change strings when they lose their brilliance, sound too
mellow, when intonation falters, or when their instrument is difficult to keep
in tune. Changing one string after it breaks is not recommended, as the
newer string will definitely be brighter sounding than the rest of the set.
Determining the
Scale of Your Bass...
at the tuning machine...
steel string
classical/nylon
1 - mark the lowest pitch string at
the nut with a marker (figure a).
The locking hold - The most secure method of wrapping around the
tuning peg is to bring the extra string back around and under the
string as it winds around the peg. This is especially critical on strings
that have no windings (plain steel or classical nylon treble strings).
1
3
INCHES
at the bridge...
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steel string
classical/nylon
On steel string acoustic guitars,
make sure the ball end of the
string is firmly seated under
the bridge by pushing down
on the bridge pin while pulling
up on the string.
At the bridge, it is essential to create
a “locking” loop to ensure against
slippage. It is common to loop the
plain nylon treble strings under two
times and the wound strings at least
once. This will ensure that as tension
is applied to the string, it securely
locks in place.
Visit www.daddario.com to view our restringing videos.
2 – Settling the string
Use thumb and forefingers to gently stretch each string across its entire
length. Tune the string to pitch and repeat the stretching procedure two or
three times on each string. This will help stabilize your strings more quickly.
Care must be taken not to stretch the strings too aggressively. In general,
nylon strings need more stretching time before they "settle."
Note: It is common for classical plain nylon treble
strings (1st, 2nd, & 3rd) to last longer than the wound
bass strings (4th, 5th & 6th). Most professional classical
guitarists will go through two to three sets of wound
bass strings for every set of plain nylon treble
strings. To that end, you may wish to consider
our 9-string sets, which include two sets of
wound bass strings and one set of trebles.
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Prefix
PL
Definition
Plain Steel
SPL
Plain Steel Double Ball End (Steinberger)
BPL
Brass Plated Steel
String tone not very bright? Strings buzzing?
KPL
Plain Steel Soldered Twist (Kahler)
Check points at the nut and saddle to make sure strings are not pinched
or laying on badly worn surfaces or paper shims. String buzzes and tonal
deadness most commonly occur on worn or poorly seated frets.
NW
Nickelplated Steel Wound
XSG
Stainless Steel Wound
CG
Chrome Stainless Steel Flat Wound
How can I clean my strings?
HRG
Half Round Stainless Steel Wound
Hand perspiration and dirt build-up are the main culprits that shorten
string longevity. Wipe strings down with a clean cloth after each session.
For those of you with more acidic perspiration, wipe strings down with
Planet Waves™ string cleaner. In terms of time, some active performers
need to change strings on a weekly basis. Occasional players may take
months to wear out a set.
PB
XPB
Coated Phosphor Bronze Wound
FT
Flat Top Semi-Polished Phosphor Bronze Wound
BW
80/20 Bronze Wound
ZW
85/15 Bronze Wound
I can’t tune this guitar!
XLB/XB
Nickelplated Steel Wound Bass
Most tuning problems are a result of high string height or a truss rod that
is bowed too far away from the strings. A combination of the two results in
a guitarist’s worst nightmare – the inability to play in tune. The problem is
exaggerated as you play higher up the neck.
PSB
Steel Wound Bass
CB
Chrome Stainless Steel Flat Wound Bass
NHR
Pure Nickel Half Round
PBB
Phosphor Bronze Wound Bass
Some tuning problems stem from a nut that grabs the string, causing a
snapping or pinging sound as the string jumps through the nut slot.
Scraping pencil lead shavings or powdered graphite into nut slots will
lubricate them.
LE
Loop-End
Make sure electric guitar saddle locations are set for proper intonation with
an electronic tuner. Check acoustic guitar saddle placement by measuring
from the front of the nut to the 12th fret. Double this measurement and
compensate for string height (the stretch of the string in order to fret a note)
by adding about 3/16" at the bass E and 1/16" at the treble E. Classical
guitar saddle placement is about 2 mm or 5/64" longer than twice the 12
fret measurement.
c
Make sure to recheck intonation if you use a different string gauge.
2 - Remove the string and measure
the distance from the inner edge of
the ball end (figure b) to the mark
(figure c). Record this length as ‘X’
and refer to the chart.
String Scale
Determination Chart
Can I buy strings directly from you?
Unfortunately, we’re not in a position to supply our products directly to
consumers. Our products are available at leading retailers of musical
instruments and accessories. If your local retailer does not stock the particular
products you’re interested in, the retailer can either order them directly
from our factory or through his wholesale distributor. You can, however,
order T-shirts and other Player’s Points™ merchandise from us directly.
How do you pronounce the name D’Addario?
up to 32"
D’Addario Short
We receive letters each week regarding the correct pronunciation of the
D’Addario name. Some years back, we even ran an ad which illustrated
an easy way to pronounce the D’Addario name. The name is pronounced
phonetically as follows:
32" - 34"
D’Addario Medium
Da-Dairy-O
34" - 36"
D’Addario Long
36" - 38"
D’Addario Super Long
Length “x” String Scale
A simple way to pronounce the most difficult name in musical accessories!
For more frequently asked questions and further information about our
products please visit www.daddario.com.
All D’Addario strings are available in sets, as well as singles. Custom sets
can be made up by purchasing individual single strings of your gauge and
tension preference. For a complete listing of available D’Addario singles,
please visit www.daddario.com.
D’Addario, the D’Addario logo, "The Player’s Choice," XL, Half Round, Chromes, EXP, EXP Coated,
Pro•Arté, Flat Tops, XLS, ProSteels, Pro•Arté Composites, Planet Waves and Player’s Points are
trademarks of D’Addario & Company, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
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Single String Prefix Chart
“These coated strings
are fantastic. My
sweat is absolutely
brutal on strings.
EXPs sound great as
soon as I put them on
and so far, their tone
hasn't changed after a
couple gigs that would
normally have
destroyed regular
strings!”
Bill
Frisell
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Player’s Points™
Website:
D'ADDARIO CONSUMER REWARDS PROGRAM
The D'Addario Consumer Rewards program is our way of thanking you
for your support and your repeated purchases of our products.
All D'Addario string packages have a Player's Points value next to the
barcode/UPC code. Each value is based on the retail price of the strings.
Collect packages/points to redeem for free merchandise.
Visit www.daddario.com and choose "Player's Points" from the menu.
Here, you'll find the latest merchandise and a downloadable PDF order
form. Complete the form and send it to us along with your points and
we'll ship your merchandise right out. It's that simple.
D'Addario Strings Website
Bookmark www.daddario.com as your one-stop resource for all things strings.
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Quick and streamlined access to detailed product information
"Buy Now" links to the D'Addario Store and leading online retailers
Multi-media features, including artist interviews, lessons, factory tours, and string tips
Updated product, artist, and company news
D'Addario artist information
Guitar Talk Discussion Forum
Contests and Giveaways
Expanded FAQ/Help section with helpful string information
D'Addario Clinics and Events calendar
Links to the family of D'Addario brands
Home Page
Media Library
Product Page with "Buy Now" buttons
Tips Page
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