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Hard Tension, Pro-Arté Nylon with Polished Basses Classical Guitar Strings
Hard Tension, Pro-Arté Nylon with Polished Basses Classical Guitar Strings
Hard Tension, Pro-Arté Nylon with Polished Basses Classical Guitar Strings

HARD TENSION

Nylon with Polished Basses Classical Guitar Strings EJ51

Rooted in generations of D’Addario string making expertise, Pro-Arte’ Nylon is our archetypal classical set. The special Nylon set features bass strings wound with silver-plated copper, then polished down for reduced finger noise. Coupled with clear nylon treble strings, which deliver sweet highs, Pro-Arte’ Nylon with Polished Basses gives you an even mellower classical guitar experience. This Hard tension set provides rich, bold tone and strong projection.
 
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HARD TENSION

Rooted in generations of D’Addario string making expertise, Pro-Arte’ Nylon is our archetypal classical set. The special Nylon set features bass strings wound with silver-plated copper, then polished down for reduced finger noise. Coupled with clear nylon treble strings, which deliver sweet highs, Pro-Arte’ Nylon with Polished Basses gives you an even mellower classical guitar experience. This Hard tension set provides rich, bold tone and strong projection.
String Tension Chart
Item # Note Diameter Tension
J4601 E 0.029 in 16.81 lbs
J4602 B 0.0327 12.42
J4603 G 0.041 12.30
J5104 D 0.028 17.62
J5105 A 0.034 15.61
J5106 E 0.042 15.18

Product Features

  • Tension: Hard
  • Size: Full Scale
  • End Type: Tie-End
  • Coating: Uncoated
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets
  • Monofilament Material: Nylon
  • This set features polished basses for reduced finger noise, ideal for recording.
  • 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 has tie-ends, nylon monofilament material, and polished 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

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.

Semi-Polished
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.

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.

Semi-Polished
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.

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