Geni Swing Guitars

Addario Exp

I had some experiences with coated and uncoated phosphor bronze strings for western guitars by D'Addario that I want to share with you.

The so-called EXP strings are specially coated strings. This special coating provides a protection against corrosion, and is supposed to make the strings dirt-resistant, more durable and keep their brilliancy. However, the normal EJ strings are uncoated and 'natural' if you will, but otherwise they are basically identical to the EXP strings.

The EJ strings sound quite warm after one week or so when they finally lost that unpleasant metal or steel shape of sound that you always have with newly stringed guitars. They are quite durable in comparison to strings of other producers, and it's a pleasant feeling playing them. They are not too rigid, but they are not particularly soft either. Well, I've played that kind of strings for a long series of years, and I've always been content. Not Enthusiastic, but content.

One day I went to my local guitar shop in order to buy a new set of EJ strings with which I always had stringed my western guitar. It was the first time long since that a string had broken, and since I didn't have no more strings left I wanted to get new ones. But when I actually got there with the packaging of my old string set, I was told by the owner that D'Addario was producing new strings of that kind, and that he sold these instead of the ones I used to play. Well, of course I was wondering what the difference between these two sets was -- actually I wanted my old strings as I didn't know what I had to expect of the new ones, but I knew that the old ones had worked for me.

The owner told me that the EXP strings were a lot better than the EJs in many aspects. He said that they had a special coating which not only made them dirt-resistant, but also would keep the strings' brilliancy.

The first thing that popped into my mind was: Why the heck would I want my strings to be dirt-resistant or protected against corrosion? At least I don't keep my guitars outside in the rain or in the mud. To me it seemed especially ridiculous for I had never had issues with that sort of things at all, and I simply couldn't imagine that anyone else really had.

But as I urgently needed new strings, I bought a few sets hoping their special coating wouldn't disturb the strings' sound and that it wouldn't lead to more rigidity.

The EXP strings turned out to be a great disappointment. Although their gauge was identical to the EJ strings' gauge, they had so much more tension. My guitar's neck wrapped, and the distance between strings and neck increased horribly. I really, really hated it. Playing became very unpleasant, and in addition to that the sound was highly disturbed. The strings sounded kind of hard in comparison to the warm and soft EJs -- and they also felt very heavy. Even more interesting is the fact that they broke even faster than the EJs.

When I went back to using the EJ strings, my guitar's neck started to relax. Playing them felt much nicer and their sound appeared very pleasant in contrast to the EXPs'.

I know that there are some people out there who swear by EXP strings, but at least personally I didn't get something out of these strings. For sure it might also depend on your taste if they please you, or not. To me they're just an invention that no one ever really needed and actually still doesn't need as far as I am concerned. In fact I think that their special coating only causes more unnecessary environmental damage, so I'd recommend the EJ strings for they are basically identical, but without having undesirable side effects.

(c) Linus Schachten 2010. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

D'Addario EXP170-5 EXP Coated Soft 5-String Bass Strings $34.99 Gauges - .045 .065 .080 .100 .130.EXP170-S 5-string bass strings provide longer life and increased durability coupled with the brightness, clarity and sensitivity you've come to expect from D'Addario strings. Here is how they work: An ultra-fine layer of EXP coating is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a built-in barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings and your sound. And since the EXP coating is cross-linked to the wrap wire prior to winding, the strings sound fresh and bright. New-string tone lasts 3 to 4 times longer than traditional strings.D'Addario is the world's largest manufacturer of strings for musical instruments. Many top guitarists won't play any other brand. Regardless of your playing style, D'Addario has a set that's right for you.

D'addario Exp170-5 Exp Coated Soft 5-String Bass Strings $34.99 Gauges - .045 .065 .080 .100 .130.EXP170-S 5-string bass strings provide longer life and increased durability coupled with the brightness, clarity and sensitivity you've come to expect from D'Addario strings. Here is how they work: An ultra-fine layer of EXP coating is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a built-in barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings and your sound. And since the EXP coating is cross-linked to the wrap wire prior to winding, the strings sound fresh and bright. New-string tone lasts 3 to 4 times longer than traditional strings.D'Addario is the world's largest manufacturer of strings for musical instruments. Many top guitarists won't play any other brand. Regardless of your playing style, D'Addario has a set that's right for you.

Lynsey Addario by Toll, Aaron Philippe [Paperback] $90.81 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Lynsey Addario (born 1973 Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American photojournalist currently based in Delhi. Her work often focuses on conflicts and human rights issues, especially the role of women in traditional societies. Lynsey Addario (born 1973 Norwalk, Connecticut) is an American photojournalist currently based in Delhi. Her work often focuses on conflicts and human rights issues, especially the role of women in traditional societies. She has photographed for The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, Time, Newsweek, and National Geographic. Author: Toll, Aaron Philippe Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 104 Publication Date: 2011/07/05 Language: English Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.25 inches

D'Addario EXP170-5SL EXP Coated Soft Super Long Scale 5-String Bass Strings $37.99 Gauges - .045SL .065SL .080SL .100SL .130SLEXP170-5SL Strings provide longer life and increased durability coupled with the brightness, clarity and sensitivity you've come to expect from D'Addario bass strings. An ultra-fine layer of EXP coating is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a built-in barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings and your sound. And since the EXP coating is cross-linked to the wrap wire prior to winding, the strings sound fresh and bright. New-string tone lasts 3 to 4 times longer than traditional strings.D'Addario is the world's largest manufacturer of strings for musical instruments. Many top guitarists won't play any other brand. Regardless of your playing style, D'Addario has a set that's right for you.

D'addario Exp170-5Sl Exp Coated Soft Super Long Scale 5-String Bass Strings $37.99 Gauges - .045SL .065SL .080SL .100SL .130SLEXP170-5SL Strings provide longer life and increased durability coupled with the brightness, clarity and sensitivity you've come to expect from D'Addario bass strings. An ultra-fine layer of EXP coating is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a built-in barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings and your sound. And since the EXP coating is cross-linked to the wrap wire prior to winding, the strings sound fresh and bright. New-string tone lasts 3 to 4 times longer than traditional strings.D'Addario is the world's largest manufacturer of strings for musical instruments. Many top guitarists won't play any other brand. Regardless of your playing style, D'Addario has a set that's right for you.

Aperture By Hoedt, Axel (CON)/ Ballen, Roger (CON)/ Addario, Lynsey (CON) $19.27 Author: Hoedt, Axel (CON)/ Ballen, Roger (CON)/ Addario, Lynsey (CON) Subtitle: Winter 2010 Publication Date: 2010/11/30 Number of Pages: 80 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.25 Width: 9.50 Height: 11.50

SLIM KYBD EXP PACK $71.99 SLIM KYBD EXP PACK

Jacket,2" Exp, Ltr,Be $28.99 JACKET,2" EXP, LTR,BE

Exp $22.99 Track Listing: (DISC 1:), (DISC 2:), 1. Exp.Mov, 1. Monopuls, 2. Blue: Cobalt, 3. Strobe Room, 4. Blue: Ultramarine, 5. Chamber Jazz, 6. Biplex, 7. Blue: Cyan, 8. B.L.U.E. (Best Linear Ubbiased Estimator), 9. Polylog, 10. Node, 11. Orion, 12. Spin, 13. Novo Duplex, 14. Blue: Electric, 15. Mass, 16. Blue: Aluminate, 17. Ventilator, 18. Colour Wheel, 19. Tron, 20. Echolog, 21. Reflex, 22. Ultimath Duplex, 23. Polycopter, 24. Memory, 25. Phased Out, 26. Oscillation, 27. Funkalogic, 28. Monoplex, 29. Multiplex, 30. Panback, 31. Blue: Prussian, 32. Lightweight, 33. Satellite, 34. Crystal Dub, 35. ?? [For Kyoka]

Digidesign Exp Hd Exp Chassis Pcie 99001791800 $1919.99 In Store Clearance DIGIDESIGN EXP HD EXP CHASSIS PCIE 99001791800

Pocket,File,1.75"Exp,Bn $38.99 POCKET,FILE,1.75"EXP,BN

Pocket,File,5.25"Exp,Bn $21.99 POCKET,FILE,5.25"EXP,BN

Jacket,2" Exp, Ltr,Yel $28.99 JACKET,2" EXP, LTR,YEL

Pocket,File,3.5"Exp,Bn $44.99 POCKET,FILE,3.5"EXP,BN

Pocket,3.5"Exp,Lgl,Brn $34.99 POCKET,3.5"EXP,LGL,BR

Wallet,Ltr,5-1/4" Exp,Rd $3.99 WALLET,LTR,5-1/4" EXP,RD

Wallet,Lgl,5-1/4" Exp,Rd $3.99 WALLET,LGL,5-1/4" EXP,RD

Jacket,2" Exp, Ltr,Rd $28.99 JACKET,2" EXP, LTR,RD

Exp 165 - Frame Squeegee Lh $36 [EXP 165] UPC: 86606960

Printek / Premiertek EXP-USB Riser Card / EXP-USB $27.82 Printek - Premiertek EXP-USB Riser Card - EXP-USB

ECLECTIC GOLDENSEAL 90VCAPS EXP - 10/10 $22.6 ECLECTIC GOLDENSEAL 90VCAPS EXP - 10/10

Enymedica Reduce 30CAPS EXP - 10/10 $20.98 Enymedica Reduce 30CAPS EXP - 10/10

File,Exp,Lgl,Biodeg,Bk $14.99 FILE,EXP,LGL,BIODEG,BK

REFILL,EXP NTURE MNTH,WHT $5.99 REFILL,EXP NTURE MNTH,WHT

REFILL,EXP NATURE MO,WHT $4.99 REFILL,EXP NATURE MO,WHT

REFILL,EXP NTURE WKLY,WHT $7.99 REFILL,EXP NTURE WKLY,WHT

IPLDK-60 - EXP CARD (8 SLT) $181.99 IPLDK-60 - EXP CARD (8 SLT)

Glassworks (Bonus Tracks) (Rmst) (Exp) $11.99 Glassworks (Bonus Tracks) (Rmst) (Exp)

Used Peavey Predator Exp $174.99 In Store Used USED PEAVEY PREDATOR EXP

Jacket,File,2"Exp,Lgl,Mla $37.99 JACKET,FILE,2"EXP,LGL,MLA

File,Pckt,3.5"Exp,Ltr,Brn $28.99 FILE,PCKT,3.5"EXP,LTR,BR

File,Jacket,1"Exp,Lgl,Mla $32.99 FILE,JACKET,1"EXP,LGL,MLA

File,Jacket,1"Exp,Ltr,Mla $26.99 FILE,JACKET,1"EXP,LTR,MLA

File,Jacket,2"Exp,Ltr,Mla $28.99 FILE,JACKET,2"EXP,LTR,MLA

File,Jacket,2"Exp,Lgl,Mla $35.99 FILE,JACKET,2"EXP,LGL,MLA

File,Jacket,2"Exp,Ltr,Gn $29.99 FILE,JACKET,2"EXP,LTR,GN

12674Gr - Green 21 inch Exp. Trolley Suitor $106.24 [12674GR] 21x8.5x14 (+2.5 inch exp.)