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    – Press Release

    In response to consumer requests comes the latest expansion of the D’Addario fretted strings line.

    Electric Bass

    EXL220S .040, .060, .075, .095 addition of popular gauge preferred by many short scale bass players and bass guitar manufacturers. For example, these are standard equipment on all Daisy Rock short scale basses.

    EXL170-12 The 12-string bass is back! An influx of new 12-string basses has helped fuel the demand for this classic, mammoth, chorus-like sound.

    ECB84 .040, .060, .080, .100 Demand for D’Addarios Chromes flat wound bass strings has skyrocketed over the past few years. This popular gauge is often-requested by players.

    ECB81M Medium scale Chromes flatwound in the most popular gauge: .045, .065, .080, .100.

    Electric Guitar

    EXL116 Yet another set from D’Addario optimized for standard or drop tuning. Players are clamoring for more options in this category. .011, .014, .018, .030, .042, .052 (a hybrid set of D’Addarios popular EXL115 and EXL140 sets).

    EHR370 One of D’Addarios best-selling XL electric set gauges (.011, .014, .018, .028, .038, .049), now available by popular demand in Half Rounds Stainless steel round wrap is ground semi-flat and polished to a smooth feel.

    Mandolin Family

    J73 Light gauge .010-.038 phosphor bronze mandolin strings for players who desire the warm tone of phosphor bronze, but with slightly lighter tension than DAddarios best-selling J74 strings.

    J72 Light gauge mandola .014-.049. The popularity of mandola instruments is growing thanks to quality builders like John Monteleone and Will Kimble. This gauge perfectly suits a 16″ scale mandola and is the preferred gauge by many professionals.

    Specialty Singles

    CG075 and CG080 Chromes Guitar Flatwound .075 and .080 ideal for 7-string jazz tunings.

    CB032 Chromes Bass Flatwound .032 specially designed for 6-string high C note.

    “D’Addario is ‘The Players Choice’ in strings, so were constantly looking out for the needs of players,” says Brian Vance, D’Addario Fretted Strings Senior Brand Manager. “All of these sets are examples of why were the best-selling string brand in the U.S. we listen to our customers and act on their needs. Consumer contact through our web site and direct interaction at festivals and shows gives us a lot of street sense about what instrument or musical trends are hot and help us identify where we can improve our selection to meet market segment demand.”

    For more information on D’Addario products, visit http://www.daddario.com

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