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D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Normal  (.028-.043) Classical Guitar Strings
 
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D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Normal (.028-.043) Classical Guitar Strings

by D'Addario
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
Number of Strings:6

Product Features

  • One complete set of classical guitar strings
  • Normal gauge (.028-.043)
  • Wound strings are round wound, made from silver on nylon. Unwound strings are pro-arte clear nylon
  • Strings packaged in Corrosion Intercept bags for guaranteed freshness
  • Made in USA by D'Addario, New York.

Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 0.3 x 11.4 cm ; 27 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 41 g
  • Item model number: EJ45
  • ASIN: B000EEL6J6
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 10 Oct 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
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Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Pro-Arte strings are our the world's best selling and D'Addario's premium classical guitar strings. All Pro-Arte 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-Arte basses are wound using silverplated copper on a multi-filament nylon core for consistent, warm-yet-projecting tone.

Silver on Nylon Explained
Bare round copper wire is electroplated with pure sterling silver and wound on multifilament nylon.

Pro-Arte Clear Nylon Explained
The monofilament nylon used for all D'Addario Pro-Arte treble strings is an exclusive, slow-extruded nylon that has harder and denser properties than conventional nylons. Each string is passed through laser inspection where approximitely 200 measurements are taken along the length of the string. The data is compared and averaged by a high-speed computer process and the strings are sorted by tension. Strings that do not meet the tolerance specifications in any one of their measurements are rejected. This ensures consistent string tensions and virtually perfect intonnation from every Pro-Arte string.

When do I change my strings?
Don’t wait until they break! The frequency you should change strings depends on how often you play, how you play, and in what conditions your instrument is played and stored. Active performers may need to change their strings on a weekly basis or even more often if they suffer from acidic perspiration. Occasional players may take months to wear out a set. 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 be brighter-sounding than the rest of the set.

How can I clean my strings?
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.

Which string set is for me?
Whether choosing electric, acoustic, classical or other strings, 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 and sound of your instrument and in the style of your play. You should not assume that the string tension the guitar manufacturer selected at the factory is the right tension for you.

Custom blending of light and medium sets or extra light and light sets is also an option. For example the EXL140 set 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.

Light gauge strings are the most popular and are recommended by most makers. 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.

Classical sets are gauged in light, normal, hard and extra hard tensions. Although the total pull of classical strings is much less than their steel string counterparts, the string height is set higher on classical guitars. This fact makes the tension difference critical.

Product Description

Nylon strings for classical guitar Normal tension


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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Tried cheap ones in total ignorance of the difference - do not be tempted - you get what you pay for - now have Pro Arte and the tone and resonance is superb. Still play like a Wally but it does sound better!
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
very good strings 1 Aug 2010
Overall a good set of guitar strings. I'm an amateur guitarist with about 2-3 years experience and I would recommend these to anyone who is either a beginner or an intermediate player. They last a decent length of time and sound really quite good! I'm sure the advanced/expert players may have other strings they favour, but if you're looking for good value, reliable and excellent sounding classical guitar strings, then look no further! =)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Genuine D'Addario strings are about as good as it gets, but beware of cheap imitations. All new D'Addario strings have a code number that enables you to check on their on-line database whether or not they are the real thing.

If they do not have the security number, they could still be genuine D'Addario strings, but old stock. Unfortunately, it is impossible to know the difference before parting with your money.

Genuine D'Addario strings normally cost around £8 - £12. If you see them advertised for around £5, then you might be buying fakes.

Let the buyer beware!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great strings
I have a mid range guitar and had previously purchased strings from my local store. I was never that happy with them, so decided this time to buy D'Addario. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Mark
Would use nothing else.
These strings are perfect for me. I get a harsh and strident tone using hard tension strings but the sound produced from my guitar is vastly improved using these Normal tension... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Phil
Guitar Strings
This is a quality product, but you will need to persevere with these strings. You will need wear them in and retune quite a few times before they settle in, which I suppose is true... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. V. Hatfield
Breathing new life into an old dog.
Being a somewhat 'casual' player, I hadn't replaced the strings on my 28 year old Kimbara classical guitar since... well, since I bought it in 1983. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. A. Ledger
Shipping
I have had these strings before on my ovation and they play great. however i feel these are taking for ever to get here. Read more
Published 6 months ago by scg
Settle in quickly
I've been using D'Addario classical guitar strings regularly for a couple of decades, so I can't pretend now to be familiar with the competition. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paul Magnussen
Very nice strings!
I finally decided to re-string my old acoustic guitar, and went for these as they seemed good value & had received excellent reviews. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jimbob036
Nylon guitar strings
Strings really good and did not take long to arrive in post after ordering them.Had 3 guitars to re-string though,but very happy with this product.
Published 8 months ago by chordman
Never disappointed with these strings
Well, this is a well known guitar string and i was very happy indeed with the prompt delivery. I bought six sets of strings in one go from the same company and they were posted... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Carmen
The best classical/Spanish strings ever!
Arrive the day after I bought them, D'Addario sound quality and long life is what you are paying for, however I thought these strings are a great deal especially when the last set... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Timbo
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