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Guitarists, it’s time to change those strings – bag 25% off D’Addario XS at Guitar Center in celebration of World String Change Day
By Matt McCracken published
Tone dragging you down? Guitar Center’s 25% off D’Addario XS deal is the deal you’ve been waiting for

Guitar pedal footswitch toppers explained – and why they could be your pedalboard’s new best friend
By Michael Astley-Brown published
We dive into the pedal topper trend and what’s behind it, highlighting the key types you need to look out for

Jim D’Addario on the history, innovations and future of the world’s biggest string manufacturer
By Henry Yates published
As D’Addario celebrates its 50-year anniversary, we speak to its current chairman about the company’s roots, breakthroughs and next moves, and learn how the family has been making strings for centuries

D’Addario recruits players to help test its strings – and there's one jazz veteran who is more reliable than most
By Janelle Borg published
This particular player, who has been a D'Addario artist since 1982, is instrumental in analyzing the nitty gritty of in-progress guitar strings

Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: our best rated strings for your acoustic
By Chris Corfield last updated
Top picks from the best acoustic guitar string brands including Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Elixir, and more

Best electric guitar strings 2025: our top-rated strings for your electric
By Chris Corfield last updated
Keep your axe feeling fresh with the best guitar strings for electric guitar

Why are D'Addario strings color-coded? CEO Jim D'Addario reveals the story behind the innovation
By Janelle Borg published
In the early '90s, buying guitar strings meant excessive packaging – until D'Addario had a light bulb moment that changed the game

“An all-in-one power solution, on or off the grid”: D’Addario’s rechargeable XPND Pedal Power promises to make your ’board more portable – but only if you daisy chain
By Phil Weller published
Offering over 10 hours of battery life between charges, this marks the firm’s first rechargeable, cable-free pedal-powering solution

From guitar straps to wireless systems, I've scoured the internet for the best guitar accessory deals this Cyber Monday so you don't have to
By Janelle Borg last updated
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned player, there's one universal truth that unites us all: guitar accessories – now's your chance to nab some favorites at a heavily discounted price
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