Guitar Artists
From shredders to strummers, discover the guitar players who put their faith in D’Addario to deliver the tone, twang, and elite craftsmanship they need. Check out their profiles to learn their stories and explore the music that made them great.
Nita Strauss
Nita Strauss tours the world shredding on stage with Alice Cooper, Demi Lovato, and upfront as the star herself with her instrumental guitar music.
Julian Lage
Grammy-nominated. From child prodigy to jazz virtuoso, Julian has been a constantly evolving and improving guitarist - backed by D'Addario. Playing bluegrass, jazz, and avant-garde, Julian has a unique and masterful voice as an improviser and composer no matter what he is doing.
Chris Thile
A modern master of his instrument, Chris has earned the respect of legends in every genre from classical to bluegrass. He loves to mix it up, but strings his mandolin with D’Addario every time.
ROCK ARTISTS
SAM FENDER
From the Low Lights Tavern in North Shields to two stadium sell out shows, two number one albums and endless festival headline spots, Sam Fender is fast becoming one of the key voices of a generation.
Paramore
These chart-topping grammy winners have seen the world over with D'Addario strings with them the whole way.
Joe Satriani
The leading voice of instrumental guitar music, Satch has trusted D'Addario on all things strings, picks, and straps since 1987 and has many signature products to show for it. 15 Grammy nominations but no wins so maybe don't mention it.
Funk Artists
NILE ROGERS
D'Addario artist since the 80's, one of the most prolific hit song writers ever, has worked with everyone from Madonna, Daft Punk, Diana Ross, and his own band Chic.
Charlie Hunter
Often mistaken for two musicians at once, Charlie Hunter's abilities on his signature hybrid guitar/bass instruments reinvented rhythm playing. An award-winning artist with many groups of his own who has lent his signature sound to artists like D'Angelo, John Mayer, Norah Jones, Mof Def, and more.
TOMO FUJITA
"I love D'Addario strings on my electric & acoustic guitars. I am also using D'Addario XPND pedalboard & pedalboard case."
FUSION ARTISTS
FRANK GAMBALE
The great australian jazz fusion guitarist is heralded as the innovator behind economy picking. Frank Gambale helped inspire generations of musicians to play faster, cleaner, and more musically with his incredible records and education career. The jazz fusion great has played with Chick Corea, Victor Wooten, and more.
GUTHRIE GOVAN
Guthrie Govan first shocked guitarists world wide with his viral improvsation videos, and with the release of his lone solo album Erotic Cakes, he proved to be an untouchable composer as well. Guthrie has expanded his world playing and writing with his band The Aristocrats, and playing with the most demanding in music like Hans Zimmer, Steven WIlson, and Asia.
AL DI MEOLA
Al Di Meola's signature alternate picking sound broke out in the early 70's with Chick Corea's Return To Forever, before breaking out into an ever-evolving solo career both amplified and acoustic.
BLUES & JAZZ ARTISTS
PAT METHENY
With over 50 albums under his belt and 20 Grammys to show for it, Pat Metheny is a singular voice on the guitar.
Mateus Asato
Mateus Asato is a Brazilian guitar player who has been considered to the media one of the "most influential guitar players" of this modern era, and has worked with some of the greatest names of the music industry nowadays, from all different styles, such as Bruno Mars, Silk Sonic, Jessie J, and many others.
MARY HALVORSON
“The most future-seeking guitarist working right now.” NPR Mary Halvorson is a cutting edge voice in jazz guitar, she has played with the likes of Anthony Braxon, Jessica Pavone, Marc Ribot, Xui, Xui and more.
FINGERSTYLE ARTISTS
YVETTE YOUNG
A multi-instrumentalist who writes for solo guitar, orchestra, and her rock band Covet. Yvette is known for her unique piano-influenced approach to guitar that features a lot of two-hand tapping. From signature guitars to signature straps, Yvette is an artist in every medium
MIKE DAWES
Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is known for his progressive fingerstyle techniques that have set him apart from the typical acoustic guitarist.
ALEXANDR MISKO
Alex Misko, a modern fingerstyle guitar prodigy, mesmerizes audiences worldwide and represents a remarkable new generation in his craft. His music bridges the old and new, captivating millions online. With five albums, global tours and accolades, he's a true guitar maestro.
BLUEGRASS & FOLK ARTISTS
BILLY STRINGS
Billy Strings is bringing his bluegrass roots to the masses, selling out stadiums with his Jam grass approach to instrument. Mixing his favorite sounds from metal, country, jazz, and more, he has landed on a sound all his own and relies on D'Addario night after night to get it.
MOLLY TUTTLE
Molly Tuttle grew up surrounded by the rich world of bluegrass and has bloomed into one of the leaders of the genre. The grammy award-winning flat picker and songwriter blends bluegrass and psychedelia for her signature sound. She relies on coated strings for an acoustic sound that doesn't change during the most vigorous performances.
SAM BUSH
Sam Bush needs no introduction in the world of mandolin. Sam's impeccable taste led us to co-develop the Monel EJM75C strings that bring his iconic 1937 F5 mandolin 'Hoss' to life.
Brent mason
"I have been with D'Addario for many years now and absolutely love their strings, tuners, capos, cables and more. So reliable and top quality."
Brittany Howard
"D'Addario strings have the best tone & feel!"
Jennifer batton
"I absolutely abuse my strings with constant tremolo bar use and super high bends and since I switched to D'Addario NYXL's I never break a string and I've been using super light .008's for the last few years. That says a lot!"
All Guitar+ Artists
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Banjo
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Ukulele
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