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D'ADDARIO XS ACOUSTIC STRINGS

XS is the most innovative coated string ever created. Play more than you ever thought possible and sound better for longer thanks to D'Addario's highest level of protection yet. Experience maximum life, a comfortably smooth feel, and a long-lasting tone that's always ready-to-play.
D'Addario XS Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings combine our most popular acoustic alloy with our most advanced string coating technology, resulting in clear tone, smooth feel, and superior tuning stability – all with the longest possible string life.

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 D'ADDARIO XS ELECTRIC STRINGS

XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings provide the longest life of any D’Addario electric guitar string. Coated with our groundbreaking XS coating, these premium electric strings attain maximum life and a smooth, fast feel without dampening their outstanding tone. Constructed with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings boast superior strength and tuning stability, plus richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition with every sweep, slide, and bend.

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 D'ADDARIO NEXXUS 360 TUNER

D’Addario’s rechargeable Nexxus 360™ guitar headstock tuner offers fast, accurate tuning without the cost and hassle of replacing batteries. The discreet, clip-on design features 360-degree rotation, plus a super bright, full color LED display, assuring a perfect viewing angle and screen clarity in any lighting. Simply plug the supplied USB cable into any USB power device as needed and enjoy 24 hours of tuning time per charge.

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 D'ADDARIO MICRO RECHARGEABLE TUNER

The **NEW** Rechargeable Micro Headstock Tuner is the ultimate tuning companion for any environment. The sleek, compact design attaches discreetly to your instrument’s headstock, ensuring fast and accurate tuning in seconds. It features an ultra bright, full-color LED display with four viewing angles for easy visibility and a USB-C rechargeable battery that's good for more than 20 hours of tuning per charge. 6” USB-C cable included.

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Tuning Guide: Ukuleles

Ukuleles are a great choice for getting into playing music. Relatively easy to learn and simple to play ukes are a popular instrument of choice for the budding junior musician just starting out on their musical adventures through to a seasoned player looking to enhance their creative endeavours. Did I mention that they look cute too?

Ukuleles come in four basic sizes: Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Baritone.

The three smaller size ukes - Soprano, Concert and Tenor - are all tuned to the same four notes: G4-C4-E4-A4. These four notes relate to each string from low to high, or from the string closest to you when held in its playing position, through to the string closest to the floor. Referred to as High-G tuning the G note is tuned higher in pitch to the C note on the next string down. This method has become the standard for ukulele tuning. Most new uke students will have learnt the little tuning song, 'My Dog Has Fleas' to aid in the tuning process to get the strings tuned to their correct pitch.

Some Tenor uke players will tune to a Low-G tuning. Here the low G string is tuned an octave lower in pitch compared to high G. The tuning range is: G3-C4-E4-A4.

Baritone ukes are tuned differently to accommodate their longer scale length. Standard tuning for a baritone uke from low to high is D3-G3-B3-E3. These are the same notes as the four highest strings on an acoustic guitar.

The easiest and most accurate way of tuning your ukulele is by using a clip on tuner. Clip on tuners work on sensing the vibration of each note and displaying the pitch or note name of each string. It's always best practice to tune up to a note rather than tune down.  This helps with tuning stability and accuracy. Clip on tuners can used to tune any stringed instrument too. So if you've got a uke, or a guitar, or even a violin player in the house, a good quality clip on tuner will service the tuning needs of all of those instruments.

If you're having trouble tuning your uke, or keeping it in tune, you might need some new strings. New strings are a quick fix in addressing any tuning related issues your uke may be experiencing as well as improve the overall sound and tone of your instrument.

Keeping your uke in tune will improve your playing and overall sound and keep everyone happy.

Happy strumming!