D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, Hard Tension

by D'Addario

Product Features

• Hard tension for increased resistance, volume and projection
• Laser sorted clear nylon treble strings for consistent, precise intonation
• Precision wound basses for warm, projecting tone and the utmost consistency
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Trebles .0285, .0327, .0410 Basses .030, .036, .044

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 4.3 x 4.3 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002H0JZ2
• Item model number: EJ46
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,423 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #4 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Strings > Classical Guitar Strings
  • #38 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Strings > Acoustic Guitar Strings

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

EJ46, hard tension, is a popular choice for its rich tone, increased resistance and strong projection.

Pro-Arte, the world's most popular classical strings are D'Addario's premium classical guitar string sets. All Pro-Arte treble strings are sorted by a sophisticated computer-controlled laser machine which performs diameter and tension measurements, ensuring true-sounding, precise trebles in every set. Pro-Arte basses are wound using silver-plated copper on a multi-filament nylon core for consistent and warm, yet projecting tone.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Product Description

Pro-Arte strings are our the world's best selling and D'Addario's premium classical guitar strings. All Pro-Arte treble strings are sorted by a sophisticated computer-controlled laser machine which performs diameter/tension measurements and quality checks, insuring true sounding, precise trebles in every set. Pro-Arte basses are wound using silverplated copper on a multi-filament nylon core.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Settle in quickly, October 21, 2011

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Paul Magnussen (Campbell, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, Hard Tension (Electronics)

I've been using D'Addario classical guitar strings regularly for a couple of decades, so I can't pretend now to be familiar with the competition. But I've stuck with them for the following reasons:

* They're extremely reliable -- I can't remember the last time I had a dud string.
* Their sound is excellent and they last a long time.
* They settle in extremely quickly (this is a biggie for a professional musician).
* They have eco-friendly packaging.

I use the the J46s on my flamenco guitar, and on one of my classical guitars that has a low action (J45s on the other one). Every guitar and every guitarist is different, so try different tensions before you settle on one.

D'Addario are used by a long list of top professionals that you can probably find by looking at their publicity; Paco Peña was the one that influenced me in the first instance.

I remain very happy with the decision.

P.S. If you'd like to see more extended discussions and comparisons, go to the foroflamenco website and type the name of the strings you're interested in into the search box. The forum contains a decade's-worth of discussions.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough durability, September 7, 2011

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Dmitry (Menlo Park, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D'Addario EJ46 Pro-Arte Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, Hard Tension (Electronics)

After having played around with EXP/composites/LPs, these regular strings feel to wear out just terribly quickly :( After 10 hours of playing I feel like I want to replace them already, tried 2 sets in a row. Probably to get a proper (pleasure/price)*time I need to switch back to more durable strings.