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Colored guitar string ball ends

Chris Thile knows.

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.

Chris’ String: XS Mandolin 11.5-40

With his Loar on the mic, Chris chooses these for incomparable break strength, tuning stability, and dramatically increased lifespan.

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Chris Thile Signature Casein Pick

Developed to meet Chris’s own specifications, the organic materials mimic the classic tortoise shell pick sound and feel. Chris recommends them and turtles agree.

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About Chris Thile

Chris Thile is a virtuoso musician, composer, and innovator in the world of contemporary acoustic music. Born on February 20, 1981, in Oceanside, California, Chris has established himself as a master of the mandolin and an influential figure in the realm of bluegrass, folk, and progressive acoustic music. Thile gained prominence as a founding member of Nickel Creek, a Grammy-winning bluegrass band, where he showcased his exceptional mandolin skills and songwriting talents. His compositions combined elements of traditional bluegrass with intricate melodies, earning him recognition as one of the genre's most innovative artists.

   

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"D'Addario mandolin strings have been the standard bearer of tone and playability, but I recently realized how trustworthy they are. The last thing you need when you are in the middle of a big festival set is to worry about breaking a D string!"

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