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Taylor® Guitars ANNOUNCES TRANSITION TO D'Addario COATED XS PHOSPHOR BRONZE strings
El Cajon, CALIF - Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, and D'Addario, the world's premier guitar string maker, announce that Taylor is transitioning to D'Addario's premium XS coated Phosphor Bronze guitar strings.
EVANS partners with Sunhouse to Reimagine Sensory Percussion
FARMINGDALE, New York – EVANS Drumheads is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Sunhouse Technologies Inc for a joint venture that features completely redesigned versions of both the hardware and software of the Sensory Percussion System.
D’ADDARIO WOODWINDS TRANSITIONS TO CERTIFIED ORGANIC
FARMINGDALE, New York – D'Addario Woodwinds is proud to announce the world’s first and only 100% Certified Organic reeds for clarinet and saxophone.
D'Addario Launches Reed Finder
FARMINGDALE, New York – D’Addario is proud to announce the launch of Reed Finder, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to help players find their perfect Saxophone or Clarinet reed.
D'Addario Launches String Finder
FARMINGDALE, New York – D’Addario is proud to announce the launch of String Finder, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to help players find their perfect string set.
Introducing EVANS dB drumheads and cymbals
FARMINGDALE, New York – EVANS Drumheads, the most technologically advanced drumheads on earth, is introducing a revolutionary new suite of products, dB reduced volume drumheads and cymbals.
D’ADDARIO DESIGNATES JUNE 6, 2022, AS #WORLDSTRINGCHANGEDAY
FARMINGDALE, New York – D'Addario, the world's premier guitar string maker, is proud to announce the inaugural celebration of #WorldStringChangeDay on Monday, June 6, 2022.
Introducing XS Electric
FARMINGDALE, New York – D’Addario XS, the technological breakthrough in coated strings, is now available for electric guitar.
D’ADDARIO FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH SAM ASH, RUSSO MUSIC, HEID MUSIC, & STRINGS BY MAIL FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March 3, 2022 — To kickstart Women's History Month and International Women's Day 2022, D'Addario and the D'Addario Foundation are partnering with Sam Ash, Russo Music, Heid Music, and Strings By Mail to raise funds for the Foundation's Girls in Music Initiative.
D’Addario Foundation Launches Bridge Fund
February 22, 2022 — The D’Addario Foundation is honored to announce the launch of the Bridge Fund, a new initiative focused specifically on bridging the gap between access to music education and the Black community, which has been historically ignored and too often denied access to these life-changing programs.
PROMARK SHOW YOUR STRIPES
FARMINGDALE, New York — In celebration of its spirit of individuality and rebellion, ProMark is proud to release a new rallying cry that calls on drummers worldwide to show their stripes. It’s a sign of exciting things to come, while keeping a reverent eye on the iconic history that brought ProMark to life.
PROMARK REPLANTS 100% OF TREES USED FOR ITS DRUMSTICKS
FARMINGDALE, New York (APRIL 29, 2021) - Play. Plant. Preserve., ProMark's landmark reforestation program, has officially replanted 100% of the trees used to make its drumsticks within eight years of launching the initiative.
Guitar Center and D'Addario Partner for Earth Day Recycling
Westlake Village, CA (April 7, 2021) – Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, is partnering with D'Addario for a special event in celebration of Earth Day.
Show Your Stripes With The New ProMark
FARMINGDALE, New York – Founded over 65 years ago, ProMark Drumsticks prides itself in its unique style and innovation. To celebrate ProMark's individuality and to better serve the diverse tastes and needs of drummers worldwide, ProMark is thrilled to introduce two distinct performance pillars—ProMark & ProMark Classic.
D'Addario Acquires National Picks
FARMINGDALE, New York – D’Addario is thrilled to announce that alongside the acquisition of Super-Sensitive Music String Company, D’Addario also acquired National Picks, the metal finger-pick that solidified itself as the industry standard.
Introducing XPND
FARMINGDALE, New York – Available this spring, D'Addario is proud to introduce XPND, a game-changing telescoping pedalboard. With its patented telescoping technology, XPND lets you instantly change the size of your board and the number of pedals – forever expanding your sonic potential and continually adapting to your needs.
Introducing XS
FARMINGDALE, New York – D'Addario is proud to introduce XS, a true technological breakthrough in coated strings. This groundbreaking innovation offers players maximum life, an unprecedented level of strength and stability—all without sacrificing our iconic D'Addario tone.
D'Addario Acquires Super-Sensitive
January 7, 2021, FARMINGDALE, New York – D'Addario is excited to announce the acquisition of Super-Sensitive Musical String Company, whose inception dates back to the 1930s. This acquisition enhances the options D'Addario can provide educators and students, including Red Label, a legacy brand in the orchestral, student string market.
INTRODUCING D'ADDARIO VENN
November 20, 2020 - D'Addario Woodwinds is thrilled to announce the debut of VENN, a new species of reeds available now. VENN signals a whole new era in woodwinds innovation: combining the stability and longevity of a synthetic reed with the sound and feel of natural cane.
D'ADDARIO RECEIVES GRANT FOR FACE SHIELDS
October 23, 2020 - New York State and the Empire State Development Corporation recently showed their support for D'Addario's altruistic innovation, awarding the company a $341,000 grant to expand face shield manufacturing operations.
We will play on
Now more than ever, we at D'Addario want to help you write, practice, share and champion music. The more we know, the more we can help each other. We will be providing inspiration, support and information on our website and you can follow along at #wewillplayon.
D'Addario Europe to commence direct sales to Italy in June 2020
March 9, 2020 - D'Addario Europe has entered into an agreement with its Italian distributor, Bode S.R.L., to end its business relationship and for D'Addario Europe to commence direct distribution to the Italian dealer network from June 2020.
RAISE GIRLS TO ROCK WITH D’ADDARIO x GUITAR CENTER
March 6, 2020 - For the third year in a row, 501c3 non-profit D’Addario Foundation and Guitar Center are working together to raise money on International Women’s Day in support of more girls in music.
D'ADDARIO ACCESSORIES LAUNCHES THE BACKLINE GEAR TRANSPORT PACK
February 18, 2020 - D'Addario Accessories is thrilled to announce the launch of the Backline Gear Transport Pack, available now. Designed from the ground up, the D'Addario Backline Gear Transport Pack is the ultimate solution for players on the move.
JIM D'ADDARIO PARTNERS WITH REVERB TO SELL GUITAR COLLECTION
February 5, 2020 - D'Addario & Company is thrilled to announce the launch of the The Official Jim D'Addario Reverb Guitar Collection on Reverb, the leading website and app for buying and selling new, used, and vintage music gear. All proceeds from the shop will be donated to the D'Addario Foundation.
THE TORCH IS PASSED AT D'ADDARIO
December 16, 2019 - The D'Addario Company has announced that effective January 1, 2020, John D'Addario III, son of John D'Addario, Jr. and nephew of the current CEO, will take on the title of CEO in addition to his current role as President.
NAMM 2020 UPDATES
Another year, another NAMM Show. The 2020 NAMM Show (National Association of Music Manufacturers) was full of new products, new milestones, and so much more.