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Light Tension, Pro-Arté Nylon Classical Guitar Strings
Light Tension, Pro-Arté Nylon Classical Guitar Strings
Light Tension, Pro-Arté Nylon Classical Guitar Strings

LIGHT TENSION

Nylon Classical Guitar Strings EJ43

Rooted in generations of D’Addario string making expertise, Pro-Arte’ Nylon is our archetypal classical set. The bass strings are made with a multifilament nylon core and wound with silver-plated copper, for an exceptionally warm and consistent response. Coupled with clear nylon treble strings, which deliver sweet, mellow highs, Pro-Arte’ Nylon gives you the sound and feel that has come to define classical guitar. These Light tension strings are great for beginners or seasoned players with a light touch.
 
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LIGHT TENSION

Rooted in generations of D’Addario string making expertise, Pro-Arte’ Nylon is our archetypal classical set. The bass strings are made with a multifilament nylon core and wound with silver-plated copper, for an exceptionally warm and consistent response. Coupled with clear nylon treble strings, which deliver sweet, mellow highs, Pro-Arte’ Nylon gives you the sound and feel that has come to define classical guitar. These Light tension strings are great for beginners or seasoned players with a light touch.
String Tension Chart
Item # Note Diameter Tension
J4301 E 0.0275 in 15.65 lbs
J4302 B 0.0317 11.67
J4303 G 0.0397 11.53
J4304 D 0.028 14.10
J4305 A 0.033 13.82
J4306 E 0.042 13.04

Product Features

  • Tension: Light
  • Size: Full Scale
  • End Type: Tie-End
  • Coating: Uncoated
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets
  • Monofilament Material: Nylon
  • Wrap Material: Silver-Plated Copper
  • Pro-Arte’ Nylon strings offer the standard classical guitar tone many players hold dear.
  • Utilizing our multi-filament nylon core basses and clear nylon trebles, Pro-Arte’ Nylon strings provide beautifully responsive playability and sweet, mellow tonal warmth.
  • This set features tie-ends, nylon monofilament material, and silver-plated copper wrap wire.
  • D’Addario Pro-Arte’ Nylon classical guitar strings come with a code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • Our classical strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

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DRIVEN BY PRECISION

All Pro-Arte treble strings are manufactured with our in-house extruded nylon, ensuring consistent strings with precise intonation. Pro-Arté basses are wound using silver-plated copper on a multi-filament nylon core for consistent and warm, yet projecting tone.

DRIVEN BY PRECISION

All Pro-Arte treble strings are manufactured with our in-house extruded nylon, ensuring consistent strings with precise intonation. Pro-Arté basses are wound using silver-plated copper on a multi-filament nylon core for consistent and warm, yet projecting tone.

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Pavel Steidl

NYLON CORE

"I use EJ43 strings for my 19th century instruments. The guitars need light tension, but with these strings they sound perfect."
Pavel Steidl
Zoran Dukic

NYLON CORE

"The EJ44 strings are always reliable, always in tune, have a gorgeous timbre, and are always responsive to my demands."
Zoran Dukic
Costas Cotsiolis

COMPOSITE CORE HALF SETS

"The Composite Core strings possess a powerful and large "body" sound with immediate tuning response. I can change my basses 30 minutes before my concert. That's impressive!"
Costas Cotsiolis
Pavel Steidl

NYLON CORE

"I use EJ43 strings for my 19th century instruments. The guitars need light tension, but with these strings they sound perfect."
Pavel Steidl
Zoran Dukic

NYLON CORE

"The EJ44 strings are always reliable, always in tune, have a gorgeous timbre, and are always responsive to my demands."
Zoran Dukic
Costas Cotsiolis

COMPOSITE CORE HALF SETS

"The Composite Core strings possess a powerful and large "body" sound with immediate tuning response. I can change my basses 30 minutes before my concert. That's impressive!"
Costas Cotsiolis

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Semi-Polished
POLISHED FOR A SMOOTH FINISH.

SEMI-POLISHED STRINGS

Semi-polished classical guitar strings feature a flattened wrap wire surface for maximum finger noise reduction, making them ideal for use with microphones on stage or in the recording studio.

EXCEPTIONALLY CONTROLLED, AMAZINGLY ACCURATE.

Polymer Extrusion
Polymer Extrusion

POLYMER EXTRUSION PROCESS

D'Addario's polymer extrusion line produces strings with exceptional control over string diameter and concentricity. These variables ensure the accurate tension and intonation of every string we make.

LASER FOCUSED ON PRECISION.

X-Y Laser Measurement
X-Y Laser Measurement

X-Y LASER MEASUREMENT

Two-axis laser micrometers continuously monitor the polymer extrusion process, ensuring precise control of string diameter and concentricity. This process results in consistent string tension and accurate intonation.

POLISHED FOR A SMOOTH FINISH.

Semi-Polished
POLISHED FOR A SMOOTH FINISH.

SEMI-POLISHED STRINGS

Semi-polished classical guitar strings feature a flattened wrap wire surface for maximum finger noise reduction, making them ideal for use with microphones on stage or in the recording studio.

EXCEPTIONALLY CONTROLLED, AMAZINGLY ACCURATE.

Polymer Extrusion
Polymer Extrusion

POLYMER EXTRUSION PROCESS

D'Addario's polymer extrusion line produces strings with exceptional control over string diameter and concentricity. These variables ensure the accurate tension and intonation of every string we make.

LASER FOCUSED ON PRECISION.

X-Y Laser Measurement
X-Y Laser Measurement

X-Y LASER MEASUREMENT

Two-axis laser micrometers continuously monitor the polymer extrusion process, ensuring precise control of string diameter and concentricity. This process results in consistent string tension and accurate intonation.

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