D ’ Addario XS Acoustic 80 / 20 Bronze Strings D ’ Addario has announced that its XS Acoustic strings are available in 80 / 20 Bronze , which it the series ’ brightest string offering . The portfolio now offers XS Acoustic players the choice between Phosphor Bronze and 80 / 20 Bronze in the most popular gauges .
The XS features an ultra-thin film coating ( 1 / 10 th the thickness of a human hair ) that completely protects the wound strings from corrosion , without dampening the tone . This new film covering is combined with D ’ Addario ’ s dispersion coating , used in its XT line , to protect the plain steel strings as well .
Luna Gypsy Exotic Acoustic-Electric Guitar Luna Guitars has unveiled the Gypsy Exotic Caidie acoustic-electric guitar . Furthering the tradition of Luna ’ s Gypsy Series , the Gypsy Exotic Caidie A / E makes use of exotic wood choices . Players can dial in their sound and plug into an amp with the Luna SL3 Preamp with three-band EQ and tuner . The Gypsy Exotic Caidie A / E offers a mahogany neck with a dual-action truss rod , so players can make slight adjustments as needed . The 20-fret pau ferro fingerboard offers a comfortable C-shape , and the dark wood is illuminated by Luna ’ s signature pearloid moon phase inlays . A flatter 15- inch fingerboard radius and 1 11 / 16-inch nut width help provide a traditional acoustic playing experience that can include solos and note bending . Pau ferro appears again at the bridge , further enhancing the acoustic resonance of this model .
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