New D'Addario XS Strings

With a coating 1/10 the thickness of human hair, chances are you'll brush off the fact these are even coated at all!
Testing to last 5 or more times longer than uncoated strings, the new D'Addario XS Acoustic strings take XT to the next level with greater longevity and complete exterior coating.

New Raphaella Video

Raphaella's performance is sublime musical beauty. We invite you to enjoy Elegie by Johann Kaspar Mertz performed by SBM sponsored artist Raphaella Smits.

SBM Strings Choice Database

Enter and join the Strings By Mail exclusive database revealing who is playing what strings on what instrument... and why! Submit your information to guide other players of the world with the same or similar instrument with how strings respond to your instrument. Access the STRINGS CHOICE DATABASE today!

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