The
Arts Music Store String Selection |
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Since
1947, Albert Augustine Ltd. has dedicated all its efforts to produce
the highest quality nylon guitar strings available. In fact, Albert
Augustine was the first company to produce strings of this kind.
Since then, Albert Augustine has established itself as a major factor
in the classical guitar field worldwide. |
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Thanks
to Cleartone Strings, you no longer have that compromise. Cleartone
Treated Strings feature a protective film called EMP – Enhanced
Molecular Protection. This treatment helps prolong tonal life without
sacrificing feel or sound. |
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A
company that started with family has grown to require the talents
of so many people working together towards the same goal. What has
become important is to preserve the values of the family while encouraging
the growth of the company. |
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Throughout
the company’s storied history, Dean Markley Strings has been
an innovator examples include Markley’s work in developing
new bronze alloy strings, and the company’s pioneering use
of cryogenics in rock n’ roll with Dean Markley Blue Steel
strings. |
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In
1919, two former officers of the Austrian monarchy, violin maker,
Dr. Franz Thomastik, and civil engineering specialist, Otto Infeld,
decided to become collaborators. They co-founded Thomastik, invented
the steel string and thus caused a revolution in the music world. |
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After
experiencing Elixir Strings, it’s hard to go back to the old
way of life. Sure, the need to buy fewer sets of strings saves you
money. But more important is the joy of knowing that your strings
are always ready when you are. |
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Since
its founding, FMIC has grown dramatically in sales and stature.
It manufactures and distributes everything guitarists and bassists
need, from instruments, amplifiers, strings and accessories to professional
audio products such as mixing boards and PA systems. |
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Since
1964 GHS has manufactured the highest quality guitar strings available.
GHS strings are used by professional musicians and amateur hobbyists
who want the best sound from their strings possible. Whatever your
tastes, from bright crunching rock to a mellow, bluesy sound, we
have the right strings for you. |
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John
Pearse is one of the last players of what Alan Lomax called the
Piedmont guitar style a style made famous by such players as Libba
Cotten and Mississippi John Hurt. His playing is
matched only by the high quality string that bears his name. |
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Martin
strings link you and your guitar to the music you want to play and
write. It truly gets to the core of what owning and playing on Martin
strings is about — creating your own personal musical experience. |
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With
our innovative technology and thanks to your support Pirastro’s
Obligato and Wondertone Solo and Evah Pirazzi strings have become
the top quality synthetic core strings creating a stunning demand
from musicians worldwide. |
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Rotosound's
trademark Swing Bass string set was first produced in the 1960s.
John Entwistle of The Who came to the Rotosound string factory looking
for an even, heavy roundwound bass string. Entwistle spent the afternoon
there, trying string after string before settling on a set that
would become known as Swing Bass 66. |
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SAVAREZ
took profit of the discovery of a new synthetic material early in
the 20th century : the nylon. It definitely took the place of the
gut which had been used on musical baroque instruments and on classical
guitars since their origin. |
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Wyres
Strings began from humble beginnings. Our philosophy has always
been to test, develop and make the best musical strings possible.
Naturally as musicians, we are exceptionally discerning and try
to employ our most creative skills to develop great products. |