D'Addario J53 Ukulele Strings, Hawaiian-Concert

by D'Addario

Product Features

• Set of four strings Musical Notes A, E, C, G -
• Item# Diameter Tension *PL013 0.013 inch (0.33mm) 27.4 lbs (12.43 kg) *PL017 0.017 inch (0.43mm) 26.3 lbs (11.93 kg)
• EXPPB026 - 0.026 inch (0.66mm) 35.3 lbs (16.01 kg) *EXPPB035 - 0.035 inch (0.89mm) 36.8 lbs (16.69 kg)
• EXPPB045 - 0.045 inch (1.14mm) 34 lbs (15.42 kg) *EXPPB056 - 0.056 inch (1.42mm) 29 lbs (13.15 kg)

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006IQNHA
• Item model number: J53
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #6 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories > Ukulele Accessories

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

D'Addario J53 sets are designed for use with Hawaiian Concert ukuleles. Each string within this set is made from our warmest sounding black nylon. This set is optimized for usage with standard GCEA tuning.

D’Addario ukulele sets are available in a wide variety of gauges for all popular ukulele instrument sizes and tunings. Each set is made from the finest quality nylon, aluminum and silver-plated copper materials ensuring optimal tone and absolutely perfect intonation, set after set.

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

D'Addario J53 sets are designed for optimum use on a Hawaiian/Concert ukulele. Each string is made from our warm sounding black nylon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Working great for me!, November 2, 2007

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RyanG001 (SF Bay Area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: D'Addario J53 Ukulele Strings, Hawaiian-Concert (Electronics)

I bought these strings to replace the rather flat and dull sounding original strings on my Uke. I noticed a difference right away, they sound brigher and the instrument is a little louder as well. They aren't going to make a cheap Ukulele sound like an expensive one, but for a few dollars they made a nice improvement. I went from clear strings to black which I think made my Uke look better as well. I will buy them again.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bright sounding strings, May 18, 2010

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Christina "sassynebrasky" (Norfolk, NE) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D'Addario J53 Ukulele Strings, Hawaiian-Concert (Electronics)

First off, I'm NO ukulele expert. That being said: I replaced the original strings on my new Mahalo U-35PK Sparkling Soprano Ukulele Outfit in Pink with these. I know they stated Concert, however, reading up on this, they can still be used on a soprano or standard uke. Immediately I noticed a difference in sound on these strings. Like another reviewer said, it's not going to perform miracles on a cheap uke, but it sure helped out a lot. The sound is quite a bit louder and so much brighter as well. I'm loving the sound. Also, I really like the way they look on my pink uke; it's a nice touch. I would definitely recommend these.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stringing along, June 13, 2007

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Richard L. Steiner (OREGON United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D'Addario J53 Ukulele Strings, Hawaiian-Concert (Electronics)

After buying a new concert ukulele and reading a bunch of advice on the Internet I was convinced that I needed to replace the stock strings that came with the instrument. I bougnt a set of D'Addario strings in the hope that the sound would improve and the uke would stay in tune longer. I have had the new D'Addario strings on my ukulele for about a month now and frankly I don't see much variation from the ones that came with my instrument. I suppose a "real" musician would notice a difference, but an old uke plunker like myself can't see a big change. The D'Addario black strings are OK and they look better on the uke than the clear ones that came with it. I can recommend the strings if you want or need a replacement, but don't expect musical miracles.