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Ernie Ball 2223 Nickel Super Slinky Pink Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack : MusiciansFriend : USD19.99Gauges 9-11-16-24w-32-42. Nickels are the most popular of the Ernie Ball Slinky guitar strings. They're made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire. They produce a well-balanced all-around good sound. Ernie Ball strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Ernie Ball is the pioneer of rock and roll guitar strings. Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, and Slash are among the long list of Slinky players. |
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Elixir NanoWeb Single .032 Electric Bass Guitar String : MusiciansFriend : USD6.99Elixir NanoWeb coated electric bass strings sound and feel like uncoated strings. They are bright and lively, and the coating is so micro-thin that you can barely tell it's there. |
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Elixir Nanoweb .125 Single Acoustic Bass String : MusiciansFriend : USD9.99Elixir Nanoweb coated acoustic bass strings sound and feel like uncoated strings. They are bright and lively, and the coating is so micro-thin that you can barely tell it's there. |
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Elixir Nanoweb Single .130 Electric Bass String : MusiciansFriend : USD9.99Light gauge B string with Elixir Nanoweb coating.Every time you pick up your bass and play, you leave tiny bits of dead skin, body oils, sweat and all types of gunk loitering on your strings. Stuck between the windings, these contaminants dampen vibration and accelerate corrosion. The result? Strings that are dead, rough and dirty.The best way to prevent contamination and corrosion is to protect the important space between the windings, the "critical zone of tone," from invaders. Elixir doesn't just just wrap the windings and leave ridges that, although coated, still fill up with gunk. Elixir protects the entire string in a flexible, strong, yet micro-thin polymer tube. You can think of it as a heat-shrink tube that's thinner than a human hair.The result? Your Elixir bass strings sound and feel better for much longer than the average string. |
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Elixir NanoWeb Single .130 Taper Wound Electric Bass Guitar String : MusiciansFriend : USD9.99Elixir NanoWeb coated electric bass strings sound and feel like uncoated strings. They are bright and lively, and the coating is so micro thin that you can barely tell it's there. |
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Elixir Nanoweb Extra Long Scale .130 Taper Wound Electric Bass String : MusiciansFriend : USD9.99Elixir NanoWeb coated bass strings sound and feel like uncoated strings. They are bright and lively, and the coating is so micro thin that you can barely tell it's there. |
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Ernie Ball 2221 Nickel Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack : MusiciansFriend : USD19.99Gauges 10-13-17-26-36-46.Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings feature nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin-plated, hex-shaped, steel core wire. Slinky strings provide vibrant, bright, lasting tone and reduce fret wear. This weight balances maximum response from your pickups with playability and bendability. Ernie Ball strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance, and long life. Ernie Ball is the pioneer of rock and roll guitar strings. Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, and Slash are among the long list of Slinky players. |
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Musicians Gear Electric 9 Nickel Plated Steel Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD1.99Electric 9 Guitar Strings deliver great tone, durability, and accurate intonation. They are made from American nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a platinum hexagon steel core and are manufactured to the highest tolerance standards to enhance your musical enjoyment and performance. |
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Musicians Gear Electric 10 Nickel Plated Steel Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD1.99Electric 10 Guitar Strings deliver great tone, durability, and accurate intonation. They are made from American nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a platinum hexagon steel core and are manufactured to the highest tolerance standards to enhance your musical enjoyment and performance. |
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Musicians Gear Acoustic 12 80/20 Bronze Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD1.99Acoustic 12 80/20 Bronze guitar strings deliver a strong, deep bass response with extremely bright and crisp overtones. They are made from an 80% copper and 20% zinc alloy, and are manufactured to the highest tolerance standards to enhance your musical enjoyment and performance. |
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Musicians Gear Acoustic 13 80/20 Bronze Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD1.99Acoustic 13 80/20 Bronze Strings for acoustic guitar deliver a strong, deep bass response with extremely bright and crisp overtones. They are made from an 80% copper and 20% zinc alloy, and are manufactured to the highest tolerance standards to enhance your musical enjoyment and performance. |
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Musicians Gear Electric 4-String Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD7.99Manufactured from the finest nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a platinum hexagon steel core to produce higher magnetic response for greater brilliance, volume, sustain, and strength. |
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Musicians Gear Electric 5-String Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD9.99Manufactured from the finest nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a platinum hexagon steel core to produce higher magnetic response for greater brilliance, volume, sustain, and strength. |
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D'Addario EJ16 6-Pack With Pint Glass : MusiciansFriend : USD34.99This limited edition pint glass is specially packaged with 6 sets of D'Addario's most popular Phosphor Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings. These replacement strings feature a computer-controlled wrapping around a hex core. 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 string set that's right for you. |
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GHS White Bronze Acoustic-Electric Extra Light Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD6.99These guitar strings are wound with magnetically active filament-grade alloy. This material is great for acoustic guitars with a pickup. Also resists corrosion and is perfect for humid climates. |
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GHS White Bronze Acoustic Light Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD6.99These GHS guitar strings are wound with magnetically active filament-grade Alloy. This material is great for acoustic guitars with a pickup. Also resists corrosion and is perfect for humid climates. |
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GHS Infinity Bronze Acoustic Extra Light Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD7.49The GHS Infinity Bronze acoustic guitar strings are engineered for extended performance. The GHS method to achieve extended performance starts with high quality core and wrap wires for excellent tone, then utilizes a finely regulated coating method called MST (Metal Surface Treatment). This unique space age process coats the wrap wires for extended performance life with enhanced tone. |
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GHS Infinity Bronze Acoustic Light Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD7.49The GHS Infinity Bronze acoustic guitar strings are engineered for extended performance. The GHS method to achieve extended performance starts with high quality core and wrap wires for excellent tone, then utilizes a finely regulated coating method called MST (Metal Surface Treatment). This unique space age process coats the wrap wires for extended performance life with enhanced tone. |
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GHS Infinity Bronze Acoustic Medium Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD7.49The GHS Infinity Bronze acoustic guitar strings are engineered for extended performance. The GHS method to achieve extended performance starts with high quality core and wrap wires for excellent tone, then utilizes a finely regulated coating method called MST (Metal Surface Treatment). This unique space age process coats the wrap wires for extended performance life with enhanced tone. |
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GHS Laurence Juber Signature Bronze Extra Light Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD8.99These GHS strings were formulated with technical expertise and performer passions. Designed with the assistance of Laurence Juber, world renowned fingerstyle guitar player. Cryogenically treated, bronze plated core and plain wires with phosphor bronze wraps. Gold looks-gold tone. |
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GHS Laurence Juber Signature Bronze Light Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD8.99Formulated with technical expertise and performer passions. These guitar strings were designed with the assistance of Laurence Juber, world-renowned fingerstyle guitar player. Cryogenically treated, bronze plated core and plain wires with phosphor bronze wraps. Gold looks-gold tone. |
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GHS Laurence Juber Signature Bronze Medium Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD8.99Formulated with technical expertise and performer passions. These guitar strings were designed with the assistance of Laurence Juber, world-renowned fingerstyle guitar player. Cryogenically treated, bronze plated core and plain wires with phosphor bronze wraps. Gold looks-gold tone. |
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GHS A270 Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD5.99GHS Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings are bright with longer tone life. GHS has made the highest-quality strings since 1964. GHS Mandolin Strings are the choice of numerous great pickers! |
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D'Addario Pro Arte EJ45 3-D Silver/Clear Normal Classical Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD19.99Pro-Arté strings are D'Addario's premium classical guitar strings. All Pro-Arté treble strings are sorted by a sophisticated computer-controlled laser machine which performs diameter/tension measurements and quality checks, insuring true sounding, precise trebles in every set. |
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D'Addario Pro Arte EJ46 3-D Silver/Clear Hard Classical Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD19.99Pro-Arté strings are D'Addario's premium classical guitar strings. All Pro-Arté treble strings are sorted by a sophisticated computer-controlled laser machine which performs diameter/tension measurements and quality checks, insuring true sounding, precise trebles in every set. Pro-Arté basses are wound using silver-plated copper on a multi-filament nylon core. |
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D'Addario EPN110 Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Regular Light Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD5.99Classic electric guitar string tone dates back to the 1950s, when pure nickel was the primary alloy used. As the need for brighter tone and higher magnetic strings grew in the '60s, nickel-plated steel became the industry standard. D'Addario XL strings feature nickel-plated steel, but these EPN110 XL Pure Nickel guitar strings offer a warmer, vintage tone alternative which many enthusiasts prefer. |
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D'Addario EPN115 Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Blues/Jazz Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD5.99Classic electric guitar string tone dates back to the 1950s, when pure nickel was the primary alloy used. As the need for brighter tone and higher magnetic guitar strings grew in the '60s, nickel-plated steel became the industry standard. D'Addario XL strings feature nickel-plated steel, but these EPN115 XL Pure Nickel strings offer a warmer, vintage tone alternative which many enthusiasts prefer. |
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D'Addario EPN120 Pure Nickel Super Light Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD5.99Classic electric guitar string tone dates back to the 1950s, when pure nickel was the primary alloy used. As the need for brighter tone and higher magnetic electric guitar strings grew in the '60s, nickel-plated steel became the industry standard. D'Addario's EPN120 XL strings feature nickel-plated steel, but these XL Pure Nickel strings offer a warmer, vintage tone alternative which many enthusiasts prefer. |
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D'Addario EPS510 ProSteels Regular Light Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99ProSteels are D'Addario's brightest and most magnetic guitar strings. A specialized alloy delivers harmonically rich, brilliant high-end, and increased crunch and sustain. Each wrap is precisely wound onto a hex core using exclusive computer-controlled machines, which monitor wrap speed and tension. The result is the EPS510 ProSteel guitar strings that deliver precise intonation and unparalleled consistency, set after set. |
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Super-Sensitive Red Label Premium 4/4 Violin String Set : MusiciansFriend : USD16.45Popularly priced,Red Label Premium Violin Strings are durable strings that provide good tonal quality and dependability. Favored by Suzuki Method instructors, school and private teachers, and many professional musicians. Orchestra gauge only. |
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Super-Sensitive Red Label Premium 4/4 Violin E String : MusiciansFriend : USD1.52Popularly priced, durable Red Label Premium Violin Strings provide good tonal quality and dependability. Super-Sensitive Strings are especially favored by Suzuki Method instructors, school and private teachers and students, and many professional musicians. Orchestra gauge only. |
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Super-Sensitive Red Label Premium 4/4 Violin A String : MusiciansFriend : USD4.10Popularly priced, durable Red Label Premium Violin Strings provide good tonal quality and dependability. Super-Sensitive Strings are especially favored by Suzuki Method instructors, school and private teachers and students, and many professional musicians. Orchestra gauge only. |
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Super-Sensitive Red Label Premium 4/4 Violin D String : MusiciansFriend : USD5.09Popularly priced, durable Red Label Premium Violin Strings provide good tonal quality and dependability. Super-Sensitive Strings are especially favored by Suzuki Method instructors, school and private teachers and students, and many professional musicians. Orchestra gauge only. |
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Super-Sensitive Red Label Premium 4/4 Violin G String : MusiciansFriend : USD5.74Popularly priced, durable Red Label Premium Violin Strings provide good tonal quality and dependability. Super-Sensitive Strings are especially favored by Suzuki Method instructors, school and private teachers and students, and many professional musicians. Orchestra gauge only. |
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D'Addario EPS520 ProSteels Super Light Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99ProSteels are D'Addario's brightest and most magnetic guitar strings. A specialized alloy delivers harmonically rich, brilliant high-end, and increased crunch and sustain. Each wrap is precisely wound onto a hex core using exclusive computer-controlled machines, which monitor wrap speed and tension. The result is replacement guitar strings with precise intonation and unparalleled consistency, set after set. |
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D'Addario EPS530 ProSteels Extra Super Light Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99On the ESP530 ProSteels, each wrap is precisely wound onto a hex core using D'addario's exclusive computer-controlled machines, which monitor wrap speed and tension. The result is electric guitar strings with precise intonation and unparalleled consistency, set after set. |
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D'Addario EPS540 ProSteels Light Top/Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD5.99Each wrap in the EPS540 ProSteel Guitar String set is precisely wound onto a hex core using D'addario's exclusive computer-controlled machines, which monitor wrap speed and tension. The result is replacement guitar strings with precise intonation and unparalleled consistency, set after set. |
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D'Addario EPS590 ProSteels Light Jazz Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD5.99Each wrap in the EPS590 Guitar String set is precisely wound onto a hex core using D'Addario's exclusive computer-controlled machines, which monitor wrap speed and tension. The result is guitar strings with precise intonation and unparalleled consistency, set after set. |
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D'Addario EPS600 ProSteels Jazz Medium Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD5.99Each wrap in the EPS600 ProSteels Guitar String set is precisely wound onto a hex core using D'Addario's exclusive computer-controlled machines, which monitor wrap speed and tension. The result is replacement strings with precise intonation and unparalleled consistency, set after set. |
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D'Addario Pro Arte J92 Concert Ukulele Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD3.99These replacement strings are all-nylon, and their design is inspired and guided by the virtuosity of ukulele artist Jake Shimabukuro. This regular set for tenor ukulele is made from select Pro Arte' classical guitar string gauges. All D'Addario Pro Arte' strings are sorted by a sophisticated, computer-controlled, laser machine, which performs diameter/tension measurements and quality checks, ensuring that each ukulele string set is well-matched, true-sounding and precisely intonated. |
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D'Addario PS490 ProSteels E9th Pedal Steel Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD8.99With the PS490 Steel Guitar Strings, each wrap is precisely wound onto a hex core using D'addario's exclusive computer-controlled machines, which monitor wrap speed and tension. The result is strings with precise intonation and unparalleled consistency, set after set. |
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D'Addario PS500 Pro Steel C6th Pedal Steel Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD9.99On the PS500 Pro Steel Strings, each wrap is precisely wound onto a hex core using D'addario's exclusive computer-controlled machines, which monitor wrap speed and tension. The result is steel guitar strings with precise intonation and unparalleled consistency, set after set. |
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GHS Boomers GBXL John 5 Commemorative Set : MusiciansFriend : USD3.89Includes a set of GBXL Boomers Extra Light Electric Guitar Strings, and 6 playing cards, each featuring John 5 (of Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and more) in a different guitar-driven scene. When flipped over, each card arranges into a John 5 ouija board.GBXL Boomers Extra Light Electric Guitar Strings Roundwound nickel-plated steel delivers passion, power, and performance. The dynamite alloy Boomers continue to be the standard to play by. The bright, long-lasting tone continues to be the power string. GHS has made the highest-quality strings since 1964. The choice of numerous guitar greats. |
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Martin FX645 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Light/Medium Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.79Martin FX strings use an advanced thin core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. |
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Martin FX650 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Medium Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.79Martin FX strings use an advanced thin core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. |
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Martin FX775 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Custom Light Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99Martin FX strings use an advanced thin core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. |
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Martin FX740 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Light Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99Martin FX strings use an advanced thin core wire to increase flexibility and improve sustain without sacrificing tone, durability or playability. |
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Martin MSPHT10 High Tuning Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99SP High Tuning Nashville Style is specially formulated for "high tuning" of the third through sixth strings. Tune up one octave from standard tuning. 92/8 Phosphor Bronze.Martin SP Studio/Performance guitar strings are ideal live, in the studio, or wherever maximum string life is desired. The creation of these high performance strings is a result of research done in cooperation with specialty steel producers. Due to the development of an industry leading ultra-high quality steel core, Martin SP strings resist breakage better than average replacement guitar strings. In addition, both the core wires and the plain strings are plated with a smooth, acoustic bronze finish. Though this golden bronze finish does enhance the beauty of your guitar, its purpose is much more functional - to prolong brightness, string life, and superior tonal quality to meet the high expectations of demanding musicians. |
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Martin FX675 Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.79Martin FX675 Acoustic Guitar Strings use a thinner flexible core wire to deliver greater player control with sharp attack, increased flexibility and improved harmonic sustain. The wrap is constructed of 80/20 bronze and the core wire is Martin's platinum: high carbon steel with special zinc flashing. Recommended for acoustic lead rock, folk and fingerstyle playing styles.80/20 Bronze This alloy is comprised of 80% copper and 20% zinc. It is popular for acoustic strings and provides a very brilliant tone when they are initially put on the guitar and mellow over time.Platinum High carbon steel with special zinc flashing that gives the wire better tensile properties. Martin uses platinum on their FX string sets to increase the durability and improve harmonic sustain.It has been said that the guitar becomes a mini orchestra when played fingerstyle. In fingerstyle's simplistic form, the thumb is setting the beat and the fingers are working through the melody. While that sounds rather basic, it is rather challenging to master. Despite all the instruction and guidance on fingerstyle playing, very little focus has been given to the string where the sound is truly initiated. So, Martin started from scratch in their string research facility and worked with several fingerstyle groups to develop a string that would be more responsive to fingerstyle methods. After creating many samples in the lab and working with the fingerstyle groups, they determined that a fingerstyle string should deliver crisp, clear notes with little overtone and light sustain. The string needs to be flexible and almost soft to the touch, but very controllable. And, since fingerstyle playing is not a forceful style, the string needs to deliver the proper resonance and vibration to the top to create the right volume.The end result: Martin FX Flexible Core guitar strings, available in 80/20 Bronze for maximum brilliance out of the box, and 92/8 Phosphor Bronze for warmth and consistent brilliance. The silvered steel plain strings provide the traditional tone and longevity you expect from Martin. The zinc flashed thinner core wire and thicker wrap wire increase the resonance and control while creating a more flexible string. Ultra-pure high tensile strength steel has been chosen to maximize the durability of the string. Martin asked a member of the Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society to give them his feedback on the Martin FX strings. Here is Dave Wodnicki's experience: "The new Martin FX strings are truly a great set of wires. On the sound, the tone is clear/warm and they ring very nicely. On the feel, great to the touch but what I really noticed was that when I played up above the 7th fret all the way up to the 14th, it took less effort to make the chords, runs and bass lines. I was able to move around a bit easier and the control was very solid, which means I had plenty of reserve energy for expression. That's exactly what I like because there is a lot of music up t |
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Martin FX640 Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.79Martin FX640 light acoustic guitar strings use a thinner core wire to deliver greater player control with sharp attack, increased flexibility and improved harmonic sustain. Martin FX strings have a wrap that is constructed of 80/20 bronze and the core wire is Martin's platinum: high carbon steel with special zinc flashing. Recommended for lead acoustic rock and fingerstyle playing styles.80/20 Bronze This alloy is comprised of 80% copper and 20% zinc. It is popular for acoustic strings and provides a very brilliant tone when they are initially put on the guitar and mellow over time.Platinum High carbon steel with special zinc flashing that gives the wire better tensile properties. Martin uses platinum on the FX string sets to increase the durability and improve harmonic sustain.It has been said that the guitar becomes a mini orchestra when played fingerstyle. In fingerstyle's simplistic form, the thumb is setting the beat and the fingers are working through the melody. While that sounds rather basic, it is rather challenging to master. Despite all the instruction and guidance on fingerstyle playing, very little focus has been given to the string where the sound is truly initiated. So, Martin started from scratch in their string research facility and worked with several fingerstyle groups to develop a string that would be more responsive to fingerstyle methods. After creating many samples in the lab and working with the fingerstyle groups, they determined that a fingerstyle string should deliver crisp, clear notes with little overtone and light sustain. The string needs to be flexible and almost soft to the touch, but very controllable. And, since fingerstyle playing is not a forceful style, the string needs to deliver the proper resonance and vibration to the top to create the right volume.The end result: Martin FX Flexible Core, available in 80/20 Bronze for maximum brilliance out of the box, and 92/8 Phosphor Bronze for warmth and consistent brilliance. The silvered steel plain strings provide the traditional tone and longevity you expect from Martin. The zinc flashed thinner core wire and thicker wrap wire increase the resonance and control while creating a more flexible string. Ultra-pure high tensile strength steel has been chosen to maximize the durability of the string. Martin asked a member of the Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society to give them his feedback on the Martin FX strings. Here is Dave Wodnicki's experience: "The new Martin FX strings are truly a great set of wires. On the sound, the tone is clear/warm and they ring very nicely. On the feel, great to the touch but what I really noticed was that when I played up above the 7th fret all the way up to the 14th, it took less effort to make the chords, runs and bass lines. I was able to move around a bit easier and the control was very solid, which means I had plenty of reserve energy for expression. That's exactly what I like because there is a lot of music up t |
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Martin FX745 Light-Medium Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99Martin FX745 light-medium phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings use a thinner core wire to deliver greater player control with sharp attack, increased flexibility and improved harmonic sustain. The wrap is constructed of 92/8 bronze and the core wire is Martin's platinum: high carbon steel with special zinc flashing. Recommended for acoustic rock rhythm styles.92/8 Phosphor Bronze This alloy is comprised of 92% copper, 8% tin and traces of lead, iron, zinc and phosphor. These strings produce a bright but slightly warmer sound than the 80/20. The phosphor in the alloy helps them to retain their new sound for greater consistency in brilliance levels.Platinum High carbon steel with special zinc flashing that gives the wire better tensile properties. Martin uses platinum on the FX string sets to increase the durability and improve harmonic sustain.It has been said that the guitar becomes a mini orchestra when played fingerstyle. In fingerstyle's simplistic form, the thumb is setting the beat and the fingers are working through the melody. While that sounds rather basic, it is rather challenging to master. Despite all the instruction and guidance on fingerstyle playing, very little focus has been given to the string where the sound is truly initiated. So, Martin started from scratch in their string research facility and worked with several fingerstyle groups to develop a string that would be more responsive to fingerstyle methods. After creating many samples in the lab and working with the fingerstyle groups, they determined that a fingerstyle string should deliver crisp, clear notes with little overtone and light sustain. The string needs to be flexible and almost soft to the touch, but very controllable. And, since fingerstyle playing is not a forceful style, the string needs to deliver the proper resonance and vibration to the top to create the right volume.The end result: Martin FX Flexible Core, available in 80/20 Bronze for maximum brilliance out of the box, and 92/8 Phosphor Bronze for warmth and consistent brilliance. The silvered steel plain strings provide the traditional tone and longevity you expect from Martin. The zinc flashed thinner core wire and thicker wrap wire increase the resonance and control while creating a more flexible string. Ultra-pure high tensile strength steel has been chosen to maximize the durability of the string. Martin asked a member of the Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society to give them his feedback on the Martin FX strings. Here is Dave Wodnicki's experience: "The new Martin FX strings are truly a great set of wires. On the sound, the tone is clear/warm and they ring very nicely. On the feel, great to the touch but what I really noticed was that when I played up above the 7th fret all the way up to the 14th, it took less effort to make the chords, runs and bass lines. I was able to move around a bit easier and the control was very solid, which means I had plenty of reserve energy for expression |
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Martin FX750 Medium Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99Martin FX750 medium acoustic guitar strings use a thinner core wire to deliver greater player control with sharp attack, increased flexibility and improved harmonic sustain. The wrap is constructed of 92/8 bronze and the core wire is Martin's platinum: high carbon steel with special zinc flashing. Recommended for acoustic country, bluegrass and blues styles.92/8 Phosphor Bronze This alloy is comprised of 92% copper, 8% tin and traces of lead, iron, zinc and phosphor. These strings produce a bright but slightly warmer sound than the 80/20. The phosphor in the alloy helps them to retain their new sound for greater consistency in brilliance levels.Platinum High carbon steel with special zinc flashing that gives the wire better tensile properties. Martin uses platinum on the FX string sets to increase the durability and improve harmonic sustain.It has been said that the guitar becomes a mini orchestra when played fingerstyle. In fingerstyle's simplistic form, the thumb is setting the beat and the fingers are working through the melody. While that sounds rather basic, it is rather challenging to master. Despite all the instruction and guidance on fingerstyle playing, very little focus has been given to the string where the sound is truly initiated. So, Martin started from scratch in their string research facility and worked with several fingerstyle groups to develop a string that would be more responsive to fingerstyle methods. After creating many samples in the lab and working with the fingerstyle groups, they determined that a fingerstyle string should deliver crisp, clear notes with little overtone and light sustain. The string needs to be flexible and almost soft to the touch, but very controllable. And, since fingerstyle playing is not a forceful style, the string needs to deliver the proper resonance and vibration to the top to create the right volume.The end result: Martin FX Flexible Core, available in 80/20 Bronze for maximum brilliance out of the box, and 92/8 Phosphor Bronze for warmth and consistent brilliance. The silvered steel plain strings provide the traditional tone and longevity you expect from Martin. The zinc flashed thinner core wire and thicker wrap wire increase the resonance and control while creating a more flexible string. Ultra-pure high tensile strength steel has been chosen to maximize the durability of the string. Martin asked a member of the Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society to give them his feedback on the Martin FX strings. Here is Dave Wodnicki's experience: "The new Martin FX strings are truly a great set of wires. On the sound, the tone is clear/warm and they ring very nicely. On the feel, great to the touch but what I really noticed was that when I played up above the 7th fret all the way up to the 14th, it took less effort to make the chords, runs and bass lines. I was able to move around a bit easier and the control was very solid, which means I had plenty of reserve energy for expression. Tha |
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Martin M145 Light/Medium 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.49Martin M145 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are excellent for daily use. Martin strings have deep, rich bass tones and crisp, ringing trebles. The wrap is constructed of 80/20 bronze and the core wire is silvered steel. Recommended for acoustic lead and rhythm rock, country and folk styles.80/20 Bronze This alloy is comprised of 80% copper and 20% zinc. It is popular for acoustic strings and provides a very brilliant tone when they are initially put on the guitar and mellow over time.Silvered Steel High carbon steel with tinplating has very good tensile properties. This core wire is used for both acoustic and electric sets. It is used for the core wire of wrapped strings and the plain round treble strings.C. F. Martin & Co., Est. 1833 remains one of the longest surviving family owned and operated manufacturers in the world. Six generations of the Martin family have been dedicated to the company's products, their superbly well-crafted acoustic instruments and strings. |
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Martin M545 Light-Medium Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.49martin M545 light-medium phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings are excellent for daily use. Martin strings have deep, rich bass tones and crisp, ringing trebles. The wrap is constructed of 92/8 bronze and the core wire is silvered steel. Recommended for acoustic lead and rhythm rock, country, and jazz styles.92/8 Phosphor Bronze This alloy is comprised of 92% copper, 8% tin and traces of lead, iron, zinc and phosphor. These strings produce a bright but slightly warmer sound than the 80/20. The phosphor in the alloy helps them to retain their new sound for greater consistency in brilliance levels.Silvered Steel High carbon steel with tinplating has very good tensile properties. This core wire is used for both acoustic and electric sets. It is used for the core wire of wrapped strings and the plain round treble strings.C. F. Martin & Co., Est. 1833 remains one of the longest surviving family owned and operated manufacturers in the world. Six generations of the Martin family have been dedicated to the company's products, their superbly well-crafted acoustic instruments and strings. |
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GHS David Gilmour Signature Red Set Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99David Gilmour uses gauges 10.5, 13, 17, 30, 40, and 50 on his Gibson Les Paul.David Gilmour's connection with GHS' Boomer series electric guitar strings goes back to 1979, when he started using them on Pink Floyd's "The Wall" project. |
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GHS David Gilmour Signature Blue Set Electric Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD4.99Gilmour uses gauges 10, 12, 16, 28, 38, and 48 on his Fender Stratocaster electric guitar. David Gilmour's connection with GHS' Boomer series electric guitar strings goes back to 1979, when he started using them on Pink Floyd's "The Wall" project. |
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D'Addario HP610 3/4M String : MusiciansFriend : USD119.49Helicore Pizzicato strings are for the bassist who performs pizzicato. Bright attack with excellent sustain. |
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D'Addario HP610 3/4L String : MusiciansFriend : USD119.49Helicore Pizzicato strings are for the bassist who performs pizzicato. Bright attack with excellent sustain. |
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D'Addario HH611 1/2M String : MusiciansFriend : USD20.49Designed for the player who performs arco and pizzicato. Excellent pizzicato sustain and attack, Quick, accurate bow response. A universal choice for a broad range of musical styles. |
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D'Addario HH610 1/2M String : MusiciansFriend : USD107.49Designed for the player who performs arco and pizzicato. Excellent pizzicato sustain and attack, Quick, accurate bow response. A universal choice for a broad range of musical styles. |
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D'Addario H610 1/2M String : MusiciansFriend : USD107.49Helicore Pizzicato and Hybrid by D'AddarioThe Pizzicato and Hybrid strings differ from the Helicore Orchestra strings primarily in the construction of the core. Now being manufactured by D'Addario, this core material creates the familiar clarity and brightness desired for jazz pizzicato. At the same time, the smooth surface finish feels comfortable and contributes to easy bowing, same as the Orchestra sets.The Hybrid strings are designed to address the needs of players who keep one bass set up for both bowing and pizz. They are similar to the Pizzicato strings but have a damping ingredient inside the windings to darken the sound slightly, reduce sustain, and take the "scratch" out of the bowed sound. |
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D'Addario HH610 3/4H String : MusiciansFriend : USD119.49Designed for the player who performs arco and pizzicato. Excellent pizzicato sustain and attack, Quick, accurate bow response. A universal choice for a broad range of musical styles. |
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D'Addario HP610 3/4H String : MusiciansFriend : USD119.49Helicore Pizzicato strings are for the bassist who performs pizzicato. Bright attack with excellent sustain. |
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D'Addario HH613 1/2M String : MusiciansFriend : USD29.99Designed for the player who performs arco and pizzicato. Excellent pizzicato sustain and attack, Quick, accurate bow response. A universal choice for a broad range of musical styles. |
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D'Addario Prelude Bass Strings Set 34m : MusiciansFriend : USD71.54A durable stranded steel core string for students and amateur players that is not affected by temperature and humidity changes. Prelude strings are bright, without the shrill sound of most steel strings, and are easy to bow. |
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D'Addario H610 1/4M String : MusiciansFriend : USD107.49Helicore Pizzicato and Hybrid by D'AddarioThe Pizzicato and Hybrid strings differ from the Helicore Orchestra strings primarily in the construction of the core. Now being manufactured by D'Addario, this core material creates the familiar clarity and brightness desired for jazz pizzicato. At the same time, the smooth surface finish feels comfortable and contributes to easy bowing, same as the Orchestra sets.The Hybrid strings are designed to address the needs of players who keep one bass set up for both bowing and pizz. They are similar to the Pizzicato strings but have a damping ingredient inside the windings to darken the sound slightly, reduce sustain, and take the "scratch" out of the bowed sound. |
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D'Addario H616 3/4M String : MusiciansFriend : USD42.50Helicore Pizzicato and Hybrid by D'AddarioThe Pizzicato and Hybrid strings differ from the Helicore Orchestra strings primarily in the construction of the core. Now being manufactured by D'Addario, this core material creates the familiar clarity and brightness desired for jazz pizzicato. At the same time, the smooth surface finish feels comfortable and contributes to easy bowing, same as the Orchestra sets.The Hybrid strings are designed to address the needs of players who keep one bass set up for both bowing and pizz. They are similar to the Pizzicato strings but have a damping ingredient inside the windings to darken the sound slightly, reduce sustain, and take the "scratch" out of the bowed sound. |
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D'Addario HH610 3/4L String : MusiciansFriend : USD119.49Designed for the player who performs arco and pizzicato. Excellent pizzicato sustain and attack, Quick, accurate bow response. A universal choice for a broad range of musical styles. |
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D'Addario HS610 3/4M String : MusiciansFriend : USD119.49The D'Addario Helicore strings have become an established favorite in the orchestra and are gaining popularity in other areas too. Exceptional bow response. Warm, even tonal balance from string-to-string. |
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D'Addario H510 4/4L Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD102.50D'Addario's Helicore stringsD'Addario's Helicore strings are justifiably popular; they offer a warm, rich sound that's remarkably similar to gut or synthetic core strings. Unlike gut, however, their all-metal construction renders them impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Helicore strings have a multi-strand high-carbon steel core that produces flexible response and range. The core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings that provide extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection. The end result is a versatile string with very long playing life that is extremely stable under all playing conditions. |
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D'Addario J59 1/2M Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD69.75Pro Arte strings are designed by D'Addario for the serious musician who is looking for the sound and feel of gut and the consistency of a synthetic core. These strings have a clear, soft, rich tone. A string is alum/perlon. D and G strings are silver/perlon. C string is tungsten-silver/perlon. G available with tungsten winding in 4/4 size. Available 4/4-1/8 size. Heavy and light gauge available in 4/4 size. |
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D'Addario J1010 4/4H Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD46.80A solid steel core string for students and amateur players. A durable string that is not affected by temperature and humidity changes. Prelude strings are bright, without the shrill sound of traditional steel strings, and are easy to bow. Available in light, medium, heavy gauge for 4/4 size, plus 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 sizes (medium only). |
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D'Addario H510 Helicore Cello Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD102.50D'Addario's Helicore stringsD'Addario's Helicore strings are justifiably popular; they offer a warm, rich sound that's remarkably similar to gut or synthetic core strings. Unlike gut, however, their all-metal construction renders them impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Helicore strings have a multi-strand high-carbon steel core that produces flexible response and range. The core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings that provide extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection. The end result is a versatile string with very long playing life that is extremely stable under all playing conditions. |
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D'Addario KS511 Kaplan Cello A : MusiciansFriend : USD21.49Using advanced string design similar to the famous Kaplan Solutions violin E string, these strings provide strength and projection with warmth on the cello A or D. |
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D'Addario J59 4/4M Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD69.75Pro Arte strings are designed by D'Addario for the serious musician who is looking for the sound and feel of gut and the consistency of a synthetic core. These strings have a clear, soft, rich tone. A string is alum/perlon. D and G strings are silver/perlon. C string is tungsten-silver/perlon. G available with tungsten winding in 4/4 size. Available 4/4-1/8 size. Heavy and light gauge available in 4/4 size. |
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D'Addario J59 1/4M Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD69.75Pro Arte strings are designed by D'Addario for the serious musician who is looking for the sound and feel of gut and the consistency of a synthetic core. These strings have a clear, soft, rich tone. A string is alum/perlon. D and G strings are silver/perlon. C string is tungsten-silver/perlon. G available with tungsten winding in 4/4 size. Available 4/4-1/8 size. Heavy and light gauge available in 4/4 size. |
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D'Addario H512 4/4L Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD16.00D'Addario's Helicore stringsD'Addario's Helicore strings are justifiably popular; they offer a warm, rich sound that's remarkably similar to gut or synthetic core strings. Unlike gut, however, their all-metal construction renders them impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Helicore strings have a multi-strand high-carbon steel core that produces flexible response and range. The core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings that provide extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection. The end result is a versatile string with very long playing life that is extremely stable under all playing conditions. |
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D'Addario Helicore/Kaplan Set : MusiciansFriend : USD99.49Combining America's favorite, the Helicore C and G, with the new Kaplan Solutions D and A, producing a set that performs on par with any cello combination offered, but at a price affordable to even the novice. Treat yourself to professional level performance strings! |
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D'Addario H514 4/4M Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD40.00D'Addario's Helicore stringsD'Addario's Helicore strings are justifiably popular; they offer a warm, rich sound that's remarkably similar to gut or synthetic core strings. Unlike gut, however, their all-metal construction renders them impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Helicore strings have a multi-strand high-carbon steel core that produces flexible response and range. The core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings that provide extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection. The end result is a versatile string with very long playing life that is extremely stable under all playing conditions. |
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D'Addario H510 4/4H Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD102.50D'Addario's Helicore stringsD'Addario's Helicore strings are justifiably popular; they offer a warm, rich sound that's remarkably similar to gut or synthetic core strings. Unlike gut, however, their all-metal construction renders them impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Helicore strings have a multi-strand high-carbon steel core that produces flexible response and range. The core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings that provide extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection. The end result is a versatile string with very long playing life that is extremely stable under all playing conditions. |
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D'Addario J5901 4/4H Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD11.93Pro Arte strings are designed by D'Addario for the serious musician who is looking for the sound and feel of gut and the consistency of a synthetic core. These strings have a clear, soft, rich tone. A string is alum/perlon. D and G strings are silver/perlon. C string is tungsten-silver/perlon. G available with tungsten winding in 4/4 size. Available 4/4-1/8 size. Heavy and light gauge available in 4/4 size. |
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D'Addario J1011 4/4H Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD10.58A solid steel core string for students and amateur players. A durable string that is not affected by temperature and humidity changes. Prelude strings are bright, without the shrill sound of traditional steel strings, and are easy to bow. Available in light, medium, heavy gauge for 4/4 size, plus 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 sizes (medium only). |
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D'Addario H511 4/4M Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD15.00D'Addario's Helicore stringsD'Addario's Helicore strings are justifiably popular; they offer a warm, rich sound that's remarkably similar to gut or synthetic core strings. Unlike gut, however, their all-metal construction renders them impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Helicore strings have a multi-strand high-carbon steel core that produces flexible response and range. The core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings that provide extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection. The end result is a versatile string with very long playing life that is extremely stable under all playing conditions. |
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D'Addario H513 4/4M Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD33.49D'Addario's Helicore stringsD'Addario's Helicore strings are justifiably popular; they offer a warm, rich sound that's remarkably similar to gut or synthetic core strings. Unlike gut, however, their all-metal construction renders them impervious to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. Helicore strings have a multi-strand high-carbon steel core that produces flexible response and range. The core is overlaid with exotic alloy windings that provide extremely quick bow response and outstanding projection. The end result is a versatile string with very long playing life that is extremely stable under all playing conditions. |
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D'Addario KS512 Kaplan Cello D : MusiciansFriend : USD23.49Using advanced string design similar to the famous Kaplan Solutions violin E string, these strings provide strength and projection with warmth on the cello A or D. |
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D'Addario J59 3/4M Strng Cl : MusiciansFriend : USD69.75Pro Arte strings are designed by D'Addario for the serious musician who is looking for the sound and feel of gut and the consistency of a synthetic core. These strings have a clear, soft, rich tone. A string is alum/perlon. D and G strings are silver/perlon. C string is tungsten-silver/perlon. G available with tungsten winding in 4/4 size. Available 4/4-1/8 size. Heavy and light gauge available in 4/4 size. |
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GHS BSX2 Bajo Sexto Guitar String Pair : MusiciansFriend : USD3.99These BSX2 guitar strings have a loop end and are stainless steel wrap. Both are tuned to F and are gauge 36. |
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Augustine Silver Black Label Regular Acoustic Guitar Strings : MusiciansFriend : USD6.99Augustine does not designate tensions or gauges. |