D'Addario Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings - Phosphor Bronze - For 6 String Guitar - Warm, Bright, Balanced Tone - EJ16 - Light, 12-53

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McStea, Mark (April 8, 2022). " "People Will Either Like It Or They Won't, But That's Not My Problem": John McLaughlin Talks New Solo Album, 'Liberation Time' ". Guitar Player . Retrieved November 16, 2022. Custom Light 11-52-This was Jim D'Addario's personal choice of gauges, so he created this custom set to his liking, hence Custom Light. Some early findings pointed to other industries using flame-tempering techniques to harden baseball bats and hammer and axe handles, as well as arrowheads. One in-depth search turned out an ancient Japanese wood hardening and preservation method that originated in the 1700s: Shou Sugi Ban. This method is still popular in the construction industry. Its benefits include enhanced durability, UV ray protection, improved longevity and the repelling of insects. Chamberlain, Rich (August 16, 2013). "Evans Level 360 Drumheads review". MusicRadar . Retrieved 2022-12-22. Light 12-53-The most popular selling acoustic string gauge. An ideal balance of comfort and volume. 12-53 gets the job done for most, but as one example of gauge variations between brands, some company's offer 12-54 as light gauge.

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D’Addario’s strong suit has always been consistency, and that now goes without saying. However, what they’ve done with NYXL is to refine and perfect the materials used in building the strings. NY Steel core is the star of this show. They’ve manage to combine ultimate strength, stability, and longevity with just the right amount of flexibility which I find gives all the confidence needed to really express ourself and play. In 1993, The D’Addario Foundation shifted its focus beyond the performance series with a grant process for classical performance initiatives as well as not-for-profit music education, particularly focusing on expanding music education to the underprivileged. D’Addario acquired ProMark in 2011, and in 2021, the company introduced the ProMark and ProMarkClassic brands. In 1973, J. D’Addario and Company launched in Lynbrook, New York, where John Jr. and Jim D’Addario were the two partners of the company. Their father, John D'Addario, Sr. passed away in 2000. [8] Acquisitions [ edit ]

Koenig, Kate (March 24, 2022). "Joe Satriani: The Sound of Solitude". Premier Guitar . Retrieved November 16, 2022. The first portfolio in the series, XT, combines high carbon steel cores, and the most popular alloys with extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, giving players enhanced break resistance, pitch stability, and long-lasting performance—all while preserving the tone and feel of uncoated strings. [21] The preferred choice of a wide range of artists from the likes of John Scofield, Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Keith Urban, Brent Hinds (Mastadon) and Adrian Belew(King Crimson). If your item does not have a Players Circle code, it is most likely an item manufactured before we started printing Players Circle codes. These items are unfortunately not eligible for credit.The D’Addario family perfected their craft in Salle for two centuries before an earthquake destroyed their entire town in 1905. It was then that the D’Addario family emigrated to Astoria in Queens, New York to continue the family business. [2] In the company's earliest days, Charles D’Addario imported strings his father made from Salle. Later, he opened a shop out of his garage in Astoria where he began to produce and sell his own gut strings locally. He established C. D’Addario & Co. in the early years of The Great Depression. His son, John D’Addario Sr., grew up learning the trade from his father and ultimately became a partner of C. D’Addario & Son in the 1930s. [3] The company then transitioned from producing gut strings to steel and nylon core strings. Nylon strings adapted a nylon microfilament created by chemical company DuPont to be used in toothbrushes and brooms. John Sr. realized this material would be perfect for nylon harp and classical guitar strings. [4] C. D’Addario & Son [ edit ] Perez, Joe (January 2, 2016). "Get a Grip, A Review of ProMark's New Active Grip". IDrumChicago . Retrieved January 17, 2023. D’Addario utilise extensive research to bring the best sound, durability and reliability. Their coated strings use EXP technology to get a natural feel and last at least 4times longer In 2019, The D’Addario Foundation’s College Scholarship Fund was announced. Each year, 10 students receive scholarships to help with the costs of college. [54] The story of D’Addario actually began in a tiny little village In Italy in the 1600s, The D’Addarios were a family of Italian string makers, and after a devastating earthquake hit their home in 1905, they moved to New York in search of a better life.