D'Addario is one of the largest manufacturers of guitar strings. This family business from Italy has been making highest quality strings for generations since they moved to New York in the 1950s. They were one of the first to abandon the raw material to produce the nylon that we know today. In addition to classical guitar strings, they manufacture all kinds of strings using the most modern technology: electric guitar, acoustic guitar or bass, as well as string instruments for orchestras such as violins or cellos. Among Daddario strings customers, we have artists loyal to his brand such as Joe Satriani, Brent Hinds from Mastodon, Al Di Meola, Joe Satriani, Scott Ian from Anthrax, or Lenny Kravitz.
XL Nickel Wound Series: One of the most popular electric guitar and bass strings on the market. A precision-wound hexagonal carbon steel cable with nickel-plated steel results in outstanding durability, distinctive shine and excellent tuning. This is one of the standard strings and therefore works great in all genres of music. One of the most popular models in this Series is the EXL 110 10-46.
D'Addario Chromes: Another very popular series for electric guitar and bass, in this case with flatwound strings. They deliver a round, full low end without losing punch, making them ideal for jazz players of all types. Wound with flattened stainless steel ribbon wire, XL Chromes are then polished to unparalleled smoothness.
80/20 Bronze: The legendary model of acoustic guitar strings created by its founders in the 1930s. They are very popular strings in recording studios due to their clear and deep tone, which is the devotion of vintage sound enthusiasts. These types of D'Addario strings feature a bronze wound carbon steel hex core for durability and better intonation.
Pro-Arte: These are the most popular premium classical guitar strings. Sophisticated computerized laser techniques are used for their manufacture to achieve the most accurate gauge and tension measurements. Its low strings feature a nylon multifilament core and are wound with silver-plated copper.
NYXL: This new series from D'Addario offers 131% more stability in tuning thanks to the reformulation of its steel wiring and the new alloys used. Manufactured in New York, they have more magnetic properties and as a result we obtain a sound with much more presence and crunch. They are excellent for bendings and to stand out from the rest of the instruments. The brand has gone to great lengths to perfect its strings and achieve a product with unusual results in terms of resistance, projection and volume.