"In 1974, D'Addario pioneered the use of phosphor bronze wire for the winding of acoustic guitar strings. D'Addario phosphor bronze strings were an instant and enduring success. A more costly alloy, phosphor bronze was widely known as a durable, long-lasting material used in machine bushings and bearings. After months of searching, a wire company was located that agreed to make sample wires for testing on music strings. The results made history. D'Addario phosphor bronze strings are bright sounding and retain their brilliance longer than other bronze and brass alloys.
Round wound phosphors are available in 6 different gauges for 6 string guitar, 3 gauges for 12 string, and 4 gauges in the Flat Tops series. Flat Tops are round wound phosphor bronze strings that are lightly polished to reduce finger noise and fret wear, and are an excellent choice for noise-fee recording."
EXP Means Extended Play!
Imagine putting on a set of new strings and having them sound fresh and bright 3 to 4 times longer than traditional strings. Well, it's now a reality with D'Addario EXP Coated strings. Available in a wide variety of alloys and gauges, EXPs not only offer extended life, but deliver the exceptional tone you've come to expect from D'Addario. Whether you're the casual player who doesn't change strings often, an avid collector who owns several guitars, or a working player who changes strings for every gig, EXP strings are perfect for you.
What makes EXP strings different?
D'Addario reinvented the way extended play strings are made. We apply an ultra-fine EXP corrosion-resistant coating to the wrap wire
BEFORE it's wound onto the core. The EXP Coating protects your strings from premature corrosion and wear that can sap the life out of your sound. Since the EXP Coating is so fine, it's virtually undetectable and allows strings to maintain their natural, round wound feel. Finally - a string that delivers it all - great tone, natural feel, and longer life!
EXP Coated strings are currently available for the following instruments:
Acoustic Guitar * Classical Guitar * Electric Bass Guitar
But don't take our word for it. Here are few words from satisfied professionals and fine guitar makers:
"D'Addario EXP strings have markedly improved tone and longevity over other coated strings. We're very pleased with the results on our guitars." - Tacoma Guitars
"I really like the EXP strings. I don't notice much difference in tone from the regular phosphor bronze and they last longer. I think the EXPs are a far superior string." David Grissom (session and touring guitarist)
"EXP Coated strings are fantastic. They sound great as soon as I put them on and their tone hasn't changed after a couple gigs that would normally have destroyed regular strings!" -Bill Frisell (jazz guitarist)
"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 (fingerstyle guitarist)
EXP-15 Coated Phosphor Bronze Round Wound Extra Light Acoustic Strings
Silverplated wound strings, clear nylon trebles, normal tension.
EJ-46 Hard - 285-327-410-30-36-44
Silver/Clear Hard Acoustic Strings
List Price $13.50 Our Price $8.99
Classical Silver Plated Clear Nylon
XL NICKEL ROUND WOUND ELECTRIC GUITAR & BASS
ECG-24 - Chromes Jazz Light
11 - 15 - 22 - 30 - 40 - 50
ECG-25 - Chromes Light
12 - 16 - 24 - 32 - 42 - 52
ECG-26 - Chromes Medium
13 - 17 - 26 - 35 - 45 - 56
List Price $15.75 Our Price $8.99
Precision extruded nylon guarantees each string is even in diameter from end to end.
Laser micrometer measures every nylon string nearly 200 times to determine the exact diameter to within four ten thousandths of an inch
Wound strings are wound with Silverplated Copper or 80/20 Bronze
Flat wound & Highly polished
Long the choice of jazz and fusion players
Nickel plated steel under winding on hex cores with chrome ribbon winding. 3 polishing steps produce an incredibly smooth finish
Planet Waves Cables
EXP Strings is Limited to Stock on Hand
This page was last updated: August 21, 2009
Planet Waves Classic Series Right Angle to 1/4" Instrument Cable
Ordinary plug/jack connections can become unstable, resulting in annoying static and signal loss. Plus, many cables offer little protection at the soldering points, causing premature failure. Planet Waves cables have special compression springs that allow the plug to positively lock into the jack, elimination any annoying static. The plugs also have a flexible polymer overmolded at the soldering point, and offer maximum protection and supreme strain relief.
PWCGTRA-10 Feet List Price $19 Our Price $12.99
Banjo Strings
5-String Banjo Strings
D'Addario banjo sets are the Player's Choice for many professional bluegrass musicians. They are made from the highest quality plain steel and nickel plated steel wound strings, and available in a wide variety of gauges.
D'Addario Semi-Flat Phosphor Bronze Resophonic Guitar Strings. Flat Tops are round wound, then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi-flat." This creates 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. Gauges: 16, 19, 28, 36, 44, 56
List Price: $17.99 Our Price $11.99
D'Addario Phopshor Bronze mandolin strings are acclaimed worldwide for their great, long-lasting tone. Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm acoustic tone.
J-74 Medium 11-15-26-40
J-75 Medium/Heavy 11.5-16-26-41
List Price $11.49 Our Price $7.99
EXL-160S XL Regular Short Bass String Set
Gauges: 50-70-85-105.
EXL-170S Regular Light Nickel Wound Short Electric Bass Strings are produced with a nickel-plated 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. Gauges .045, .065, .080, .100.
List Price $35.99 Our Price $19.99
Chromes Flatwound Bass Strings
D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Bass strings are famed for their smooth feel and great tone. The strings are wound and then polished to produce an incredibly smooth surface.
D'Addario is the world's largest manufacturer of strings for musical instruments. Many top guitarists won't play any other brand. Regardless of your playing style, D'Addario has a set of strings that's right for your bass.
ECB-80XL 40-60-75-95 List Price $73
ECB-81 45-65-80-100 List Price $63
ECB-82 50-70-85-105 List Price $63
Our Price $34.99
EXP Coated Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings
An ultra-fine layer of EXP Coating is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a built-in barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings and your sound. EXP coated phosphor bronze mandolin strings have a natural round wound feel and sound fresh and bright with a "new string tone" that lasts three to four times longer than traditional guitar strings.
EXP-75 Medium Heavy (11-40)
Price $14.95
J-94 Set Requinto Silver Wound on Nylon
Designed specifically for the cuatro / 27 string sets are made with rectified clear nylon and silver plated copper wound on nylon strings
