D’Addario

D'Addario Strings & Accessories

D'Addario has built an international reputation around products musicians use every day, with strings at the heart of the brand. Its catalogue has expanded considerably over the years and now includes cables, tuners, straps and a wide selection of other accessories. There's a strong practical focus throughout the range: these are products designed to keep instruments sounding, playing and performing as they should. Absolute Music stocks a broad selection of D'Addario products, making it easy to pick up everyday essentials or upgrade key parts of an existing setup.

D'Addario Strings

Strings remain the product most closely associated with D'Addario, and the range covers electric, acoustic, bass, classical and numerous other instruments. Different materials, gauges and construction methods provide plenty of choice, with established ranges sitting alongside newer coated-string technologies. Popular options include phosphor bronze acoustic sets, nickel electric guitar strings and Chromes flatwound bass strings, while the XS range uses an ultra-thin coating designed to extend string life. The choice of strings can make a noticeable difference to the response of an instrument. Gauge affects tension and feel, while materials and construction influence attack, sustain and overall tonal character. D'Addario's extensive catalogue allows these choices to be made according to the instrument and preferred setup rather than simply settling for a standard set.

D'Addario Instrument Cables

A dependable cable is one of the less glamorous parts of a setup, but it becomes very noticeable when something goes wrong. D'Addario produces instrument cables at several price points, including Classic and Custom Series models stocked by Absolute Music. Low-capacitance designs, shielding and durable connectors are used to maintain a clean signal while dealing with the repeated plugging, unplugging and movement that comes with regular use. Different lengths and connector configurations are available, including straight and right-angle plugs, so the cable can be matched more closely to the instrument and rig. Braided options add another choice for players looking for additional exterior protection and a different feel from a conventional cable.

D'Addario Tuners

Keeping an instrument accurately tuned shouldn't need to interrupt a practice session or performance. D'Addario's tuner range includes compact headstock designs alongside other tuning solutions, with models such as the rechargeable Nexxus 360 and Eclipse available through Absolute Music. Clip-on designs detect the instrument's vibrations directly and keep the display within easy reach on the headstock. Their compact size also makes them particularly useful as an everyday accessory. A headstock tuner can stay in a case or gig bag without taking up valuable pedalboard space, providing a quick way to check tuning before rehearsals, lessons, recording or playing live.

D'Addario Straps

D'Addario's strap collection combines practical designs with a broad choice of materials, colours and patterns. Standard guitar straps sit alongside leather and woven designs, plus specialist locking systems developed to provide additional security without turning the strap into an overly complicated piece of equipment. The Auto Lock range is a good example of D'Addario's approach to accessories, integrating a locking mechanism directly into the strap rather than requiring separate strap-lock hardware to be fitted to the guitar. Other designs focus more heavily on materials, comfort or appearance, giving guitarists and bassists plenty of choice when replacing a basic factory strap.

Everyday Essentials from D'Addario

One of the strengths of the D'Addario catalogue is that many of its products solve the small, practical requirements that come with owning and playing an instrument. A fresh set of strings, a reliable cable, an accurate tuner and a comfortable strap might not be the most complicated parts of a rig, but they're among the items musicians depend on most frequently. The wider D'Addario range also extends into picks, capos, maintenance products, hearing protection and other useful accessories.

Find D'Addario at Absolute Music

Explore the D'Addario collection at Absolute Music and find the accessories you need for your instrument and setup. Our range includes strings, instrument cables, tuners, straps and other D'Addario essentials, with options available across a variety of specifications and price points. Browse the collection online today or speak to the Absolute Music team if you need some help choosing the right product.