Work/Shop: TR Crandall Guitars x D’Addario
In this episode, TR Crandall Guitar's master luthier and namesake Tom Crandall walks us through the delicate balance of restoration and reinvention, and why D’Addario remains his go-to partner.
D’Addario is proud to work with some of the world’s leading guitar builders. From boutique workshops to global brands like Taylor and Ibanez, every partnership is built on a shared passion for precision, premium tone, and player-first progress.
Our OEM partnerships bring D’Addario tone to the instruments trusted by some of the world’s top players. Every collaboration is built on a shared commitment to quality craftsmanship and elevating the experience and joy of playing music.
With a combined century of forward thinking, meticulous attention to detail and industry-renowned design between them, the two companies share a clear philosophy: boundless curiosity and a genuine passion for elevating what’s possible for musicians.
Both Ibanez and D'Addario share a mission to push the boundaries of tone, performance, and playability. That's why their guitars are now paired with our strings.
"To maximize the sound and feel of your .strandberg* guitar, we install D'Addario NYXL strings on your guitar at the factory."
"We're picky players and we want to use high-quality and reliable parts on our instruments. We design and engineer most hardware, pickups and parts for our instruments, but we have trusted D'Addario a the main string for our electrics, basses and acoustics (both production and custom shop) for a couple of years now."
"For more than 40 years, D'Addario has been my acoustic guitar string of choice. I've field-tested many, many strings. None has ever matched the harmonic integrity, longevity, and consistency of D'Addario."
When you think Yamaha, you think expert craftsmanship and precision. Everything from their acoustic builds to modern electrics bring balance, clarity, and consistency to the playing experience: all values that align perfectly with D’Addario's mission to deliver unbeatable tone and rock-solid reliability in everything we produce.
When you think Yamaha, you think expert craftsmanship and precision. Everything from their acoustic builds to modern electrics bring balance, clarity, and consistency to the playing experience: all values that align perfectly with D’Addario's mission to deliver unbeatable tone and rock-solid reliability in everything we produce.
For years, players who need power and precision have turned to ESP. And now, the elite craftsmanship of their instruments are paired with the elite tuning stability and tonal range of premium D'Addario strings.
Eastman hand-builds instruments with heart, and D’Addario strings bring them to life, no matter what you play. That's why we're teaming up to deliver the ultimate player-first partnership.