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An ultra-fine layer of D’Addario’s exclusive EXP Coating is bonded to the 80/20 Bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire, resulting in a built-in barrier against corrosion and wear. Strings retain their inherent extra-bright tone and natural feel, yet last 3-4 times longer than traditional strings. These are D’Addario’s brightest-sounding extended play strings.

D’Addario EXP12 Coated 8020 Bronze Acoustic Strings (Medium, 13-56) Features…

E – 0.013

B – 0.017

G – 0.026

D – 0.035

A – 0.045

E – 0.056

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"Perfect Strings"

These strings will not easily rust, they never show dirt or grime and never flake.

The strings are a bit pricey, BUT you must realize that they pay for themselves around the 1st month you've had them. Because you don't have to change the strings, you're saving money.

The quality of the strings are extreemly high, as I stated before they have never slipped on me after first tuning. A capo will not cause need for re-tuning on these strings and they're very easy to put on your guitar, clearly labled and packaged.

I feel confident in using these strings on ANY of my future guitars, and they do make me have a bit more faith in the company.

a customer from aol.com (8/27/2005)

Martin Marquis Strings are specifically designed to give you excellent tone, clarity, and response. The Marquis silk-wrapped ball end helps reduce wear on the bridge and bridge plate, making them ideal for valuable, vintage instruments. Martin also recommends them as the top choice for restringing your guitar for daily use.

Martin Marquis 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Features…

M1000 Extra Light: .010, .014, .023w, .030w, .039w, .047w

Tension: 130.2

M1100 Light: .012, .016, .025w, .032w, .042w, .054w

Tension: 160.5

M1200 Medium: .013, .017, .026w, .035w, .045w, .056w

Tension: 181.1

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Marquis

I have used many types of strings from elixers to Dean Markley's and everything in between but you cannot find a better sounding string than the Martin Marquis. I use them on an 82 Yamaha FG180 and when I first play with strangers in a jam session (playing Martin Guitars) they ask me "damn what kind/brand of guitar is that"? I tell them "it's the strings" although the guitar is not a high end instrument it is a good guitar. The marquis really set it off. Most of the time the strings hold up but here lately i have had some durability and tuning problems (not staying tuned). Do they sell lower end or reproduction marquis that i am not aware of. Anyway these are good strings man.

Fender Six from Magnolia, Arkansas (Jul 23, 2008)

All I Use

Used to Play Markleys until I tried these. Nice balance of tone and playability. Rich sound for a lighter gauge. I love them. Won't use anything else.

Foutster from Hayward CA (Oct 12, 2004)

D’Addario’s XL strings are round wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire. They produce a bright, true sound.

About D’Addario Strings

The devil is always in the details, and sweating the details has been a family tradition at D’Addario for nine generations. Just look at something as simple as their plain steel guitar strings. They pay more to have the ball ends precision turned from solid brass stock. The edges have radii that prevent the ball end from cutting into wooden bridges or guitar tops.

Each string is twisted to perfection right down to the 3 neatly wrapped “lock twists.” And those lock twists help keep the plain steel strings from unraveling or breaking prematurely. Each and every spool of precision drawn high carbon steel wire passes 3 quality control tests before it hits the inventory shelves.

Pioneering innovative string design has been a D’Addario family tradition for nine generations. Most guitar players don’t realize that the inner core wire in all D’Addario steel strings is made from carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel wire. The 6 “edges” of the core wire bite into the softer wrap wire, securing it all along its length. The hexagon core is just one of the reasons D’Addario strings are “Better by Design.” Hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core wire. Core wire edges dig in to the wrap wire to ensure a tight bond between the core and the wrap wire.

D’Addario EXL120-7 XL Electric Guitar Strings (Super Light, 7-String, 9-54) Features…

Gauges: .009 Plain, .011 Plain, .016 Plain, .024 Wound, .032 Wound, .042 Wound, .054 Wound.

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The GHS Carlos Santana Signature Medium strings are made to the exacting specifications of Carlos Santana.

About GHS Strings

GHS produces a full line of strings for fretted instruments — electric, acoustic, and classical guitar; electric bass; banjo; mandolin; pedal and steel guitar; and much more. All GHS products are manufactured with one objective — to provide players around the world with products that continually exceed their expectations.

The founders of GHS had a wealth of string making experience when they started the small family-owned business in 1964. Now, after 35 years, GHS has grown to one of the leading manufacturers in this music specialty. GHS is staffed with dedicated personnel trained and experienced in string technology.

By combining its years of experience and its reputation for quality GHS will continue to provide strings for players everywhere for many years to come. When looking for performance from your strings, look to GHS — the Strings Specialists.

GHS Carlos Santana Electric Guitar Strings Features…

Medium Gauge: .0115, .015, .019, .028, .038, .056

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These Ernie Ball strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. Their nickel-wound sets are by far the most popular, producing a well balanced and all around good sound.

Ernie Ball 2225 Extra Slinky Electric Guitar Strings (8-38) Features…

Gauges: 8-11-14-22-30-38.

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"Best strings out there!"

But how sexy can a guitar string be?????

Best value in strings!

Sound great, play great, bend easily, stay in tune, what more could you want? Also very reliable. Even though they are small, no brakage problems.

I've tried all kinds of strings but I always come back to these.

a customer from msn.com (2/15/2006)

D’Addario’s XL strings are round wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire. They produce a bright, true sound.

About D’Addario Strings

The devil is always in the details, and sweating the details has been a family tradition at D’Addario for nine generations. Just look at something as simple as their plain steel guitar strings. They pay more to have the ball ends precision turned from solid brass stock. The edges have radii that prevent the ball end from cutting into wooden bridges or guitar tops.

Each string is twisted to perfection right down to the 3 neatly wrapped “lock twists.” And those lock twists help keep the plain steel strings from unraveling or breaking prematurely. Each and every spool of precision drawn high carbon steel wire passes 3 quality control tests before it hits the inventory shelves.

Pioneering innovative string design has been a D’Addario family tradition for nine generations. Most guitar players don’t realize that the inner core wire in all D’Addario steel strings is made from carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel wire. The 6 “edges” of the core wire bite into the softer wrap wire, securing it all along its length. The hexagon core is just one of the reasons D’Addario strings are “Better by Design.” Hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core wire. Core wire edges dig in to the wrap wire to ensure a tight bond between the core and the wrap wire.

D’Addario EXL120-7 XL Electric Guitar Strings (Super Light, 7-String, 9-54) Features…

Gauges: .009 Plain, .011 Plain, .016 Plain, .024 Wound, .032 Wound, .042 Wound, .054 Wound.

Buy D’Addario EXL120-7 XL Electric Guitar Strings (Super Light, 7-String, 9-54)