D'addario: Electric Strings | Cordes Express (45)

Q: Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

80/20 bronze strings have a bright, crisp sound but age faster. Phosphor bronze gives a warmer, rounder tone and resists corrosion better. Choose according to the sound you want and the way you play.

Q: What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

Tension describes how firm the strings are. Normal tension is softer and more comfortable. High tension gives more volume and projection but requires more finger strength. The tension is stated by the manufacturer on each set.

Q: What pick thickness should I choose?

A thin pick (under 0.60 mm) suits strumming and chords. A medium pick (0.60 to 0.80 mm) is versatile. A thick pick (over 0.80 mm) offers more precision and control for lead playing. See our guide "Thickness, shape, material: how to choose your pick" (in French).

Helicore Orchestral Bass String Set 1/10 Scale Medium Tension

Double Bass Strings

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H610 1/10M

Helicore Orchestral Bass String Set 1/10 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €220.16

€275.20

For 1/10 double bass with a 710 mm (28") scale length.

Zyex Bass Single A String 3/4 Scale Light Tension

Double Bass Strings

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DZ613 3/4L

Zyex Bass Single A String 3/4 Scale Light Tension

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Price from €88.02

€110.02

Single string for 3/4-size bass. Length: 1060mm, light tension.

Zyex Viola Single D String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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DZ412 SM

Zyex Viola Single D String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €16.51

€20.64

For "Short Scale" viola (overall length 33 to 35.6 cm) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Pro-Arte Violin Single G String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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J5604 1/2M

Pro-Arte Violin Single G String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €15.78

€19.73

For 1/2 violin, 290 mm (11 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Ascenté Viola A String Long Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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A411 LM

Ascenté Viola A String Long Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €10.22

€12.77

Single string for Ascenté viola A. Medium tension, Long Scale.

Zyex Viola Single C String Long Scale Light Tension

Viola Strings

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DZ414 LL

Zyex Viola Single C String Long Scale Light Tension

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Price from €24.18

€30.22

For "Long Scale" viola (overall length 40.6 to 41.9 cm) with a 380 mm (15") scale length. Light tension.

Tenor Guitar String Set 80/20 Bronze Light

Other Strings

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EJ66

Tenor Guitar String Set 80/20 Bronze Light

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Price from €6.72

€8.40

D'Addario EJ66 strings are made specifically for tenor guitars using steel strings. This set consists of pure steel strings and 80/20 bronze wound strings for a clear acoustic sound and very good projection.

Single Classical Strings

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T4403

Single T2 Titanium .042 Extra-Hard

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Price from €3.15

€3.94

D'Addario T2 Titanium Guitar Strings are crafted from a dense monofilament material that has an attractive, translucent purple hue. T2 strings have a polished, smooth feel similar to nylon, but with a slightly brighter tone and increased projection. As a result, the T2 Titanium Treble Strings may be substituted for current guitar strings with little...

Single Traditional Strings

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LE052W

Single Nickel Wound 052 Loop End

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Price from €2.15

€2.69

D'Addario nickel wound guitar strings are acclaimed worldwide for their superb, long-lasting tone. D'Addario offers a full range of ball end and loop end singles for all your replacement or customization needs.

Single Cavaquinho Plain Steel 011/J93 1st

Single Traditional Strings

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J9301

Single Cavaquinho Plain Steel 011/J93 1st

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Price from €1.27

€1.59

Single Cavaquinho Plain Steel 011/J93 1st

Single Traditional Strings

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LE059W

Single Nickel Wound 059 Loop End

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Price from €4.28

€5.35

XL Pure Nickel Wound Electric Single 031

Single Acoustic Strings

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PNG041

XL Pure Nickel Wound Electric Single 041

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Price from €4.59

€5.74

D'Addario XL Pure Nickel strings look back to the '50s, when nickel was the primary alloy found in electric guitar strings. Pure nickel strings would be supplanted by nickelplated steel in the '60s when guitarists required brighter tone and enhanced magnetism. Pure Nickel brings back the richer, warmer timbres found in traditional blues, classic rock,...

Tools

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PW-EBMK-01

Maintenance kit for low

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Price from €74.44

€93.05

The Planet Waves Headstand provides secure support to guitars and basses for hassle free string changes and instrument maintenance. The compact design folds up for easy storage and the soft, over molded contact points will not damage instrument finishes. The compact size and collapsibility allow you to store The Headstand in your case, so it's there...

Pro-Arte 80/20 Bronze on Nylon Core Classical Guitar Half Set Hard Tension

Single Classical Strings

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BNH-3B

Pro-Arte 80/20 Bronze on Nylon Core Classical Guitar Half Set Hard Tension

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Price from €9.84

€12.30

Set of 3 bass strings, Bronze, for classical guitar. Tension: Hard, Gauges: .030, .036, .044.

Helicore Hybrid Bass Single A String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

Double Bass Strings

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HH613 1/2M

Helicore Hybrid Bass Single A String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €68.85

€86.06

Medium gauge.

NS Electric Bass/Cello Single E String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

Double Bass Strings

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NS714

NS Electric Bass/Cello Single E String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €85.73

€107.16

Designed to fit all standard double basses with a neck length of 863-889 mm (34-35"). For bass/cello (or omnibass). Medium tension.

Kaplan Cello Single G String 4/4 Scale Light Tension

Cello Strings

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KS513 4/4L

Kaplan Cello Single G String 4/4 Scale Light Tension

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Price from €61.11

€76.39

For 4/4 cello with a 700 mm (27 1/2") scale length. Light tension.

Kaplan Forza Viola Single G String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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K413 SM

Kaplan Forza Viola Single G String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €30.54

€38.18

For "short scale" viola (body length between 33 and 35.6 cm (13-14")) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Single Flat Top Phosphor Bronze Wound 023

Single Acoustic Strings

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FT042

Single Flat Top Phosphor Bronze Wound 042

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Price from €7.04

€8.80

XS 80/20 Bronze Round Wound Single acoustic guitar strings are perfect as a replacement or for creating custom sets. Part of the XS 80/20 Bronze Series

Zyex Viola Single Aluminum Wound D String Long Scale Heavy Tension

Viola Strings

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DZ412A LH

Zyex Viola Single Aluminum Wound D String Long Scale Heavy Tension

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Price from €16.51

€20.64

For "Long Scale" viola (overall length 40.6 to 41.9 cm) with a 380 mm (15") scale length. Heavy tension.

Ascenté Violin D String 1/16 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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A313 1/16M

Ascenté Violin D String 1/16 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €11.14

€13.92

Single string for Ascenté violin D. Medium tension, 1/16 size.

Kaplan Vivo Viola C String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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KV414 SM

Kaplan Vivo Viola C String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €34.19

€42.74

For "short scale" viola (body length between 35.6 and 38.1 cm (14-15")) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Pro-Arte Viola Single A String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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J5801 SM

Pro-Arte Viola Single A String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €14.59

€18.24

For "Short Scale" viola (overall length 33 to 35.6 cm) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Pro-Arte Black Nylon Classical Guitar Half Set Hard Tension

Single Classical Strings

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BNH-3T

Pro-Arte Black Nylon Classical Guitar Half Set Hard Tension

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Price from €4.03

€5.04

Set of 3 treble strings, Nylon, for classical guitar. Tension: Hard, Gauges: .0285, .0327, .0410.

Helicore Hybrid Bass Single A String 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension

Double Bass Strings

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HH613 3/4H

Helicore Hybrid Bass Single A String 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension

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Price from €68.85

€86.06

For double bass.

Viola Strings

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DZ410 LH

Zyex Viola String Set Long Scale Heavy Tension

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Price from €63.57

€79.46

For "Long Scale" viola (overall length 40.6 to 41.9 cm) with a 380 mm (15") scale length. Heavy tension.

Helicore Violin Single E String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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H311 1/4M

Helicore Violin Single E String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €5.57

€6.96

For 1/4 violin - 265 mm (10 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Pro-Arte Violin Single A String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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J5602 1/8M

Pro-Arte Violin Single A String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €12.50

€15.62

For 1/8 violin - 241 mm (9 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Zyex Violin Single D String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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DZ313 1/4M

Zyex Violin Single D String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €17.51

€21.89

Medium gauge.

Single Acoustic Strings

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FT044

Single Flat Top Phosphor Bronze Wound 044

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Price from €7.04

€8.80

XS 80/20 Bronze Round Wound Single acoustic guitar strings are perfect as a replacement or for creating custom sets. Part of the XS 80/20 Bronze Series

Pro-Arte Cello Single D String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

Cello Strings

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J5902 1/2M

Pro-Arte Cello Single D String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €29.18

€36.48

For 1/2 cello with a 600 mm (23 5/8") scale length. Medium tension.

Kaplan Amo Viola A String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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KA411 SM

Kaplan Amo Viola A String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €26.00

€32.50

For "short scale" viola (body length between 35.6 and 38.1 cm (14-15")) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Zyex Viola Single Aluminum Wound D String Long Scale Light Tension

Viola Strings

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DZ412A LL

Zyex Viola Single Aluminum Wound D String Long Scale Light Tension

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Price from €16.51

€20.64

For "Long Scale" viola (overall length 40.6 to 41.9 cm) with a 380 mm (15") scale length. Light tension.

Pro-Arte Violin Single G String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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J5604 1/8M

Pro-Arte Violin Single G String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €15.78

€19.73

For 1/8 violin - 241 mm (9 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Helicore Pizzicato Bass Single D String 3/4 Scale Medium Tension

Double Bass Strings

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HP612 3/4M

Helicore Pizzicato Bass Single D String 3/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €60.66

€75.82

For 3/4 double bass with a 1060 mm (41 3/4") scale length. Medium tension.

Cello Strings

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KS510 4/4L

Kaplan Cello String Set 4/4 Scale Light Tension

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Price from €174.43

€218.04

For 4/4 cello with a 700 mm (27 1/2") scale length. Light tension.

Pro-Arte Cello Single C String 3/4 Scale Medium Tension

Cello Strings

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J5904 3/4M

Pro-Arte Cello Single C String 3/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €54.26

€67.82

For 3/4 cello with a 650 mm (25 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Viola Strings

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NS410

NS Electric Viola String Set Long Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €75.58

€94.47

For "Long Scale" viola (overall length 40.6 to 41.9 cm) with a 380 mm (15") scale length. Medium tension.

Helicore Violin Single G String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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H314 1/4M

Helicore Violin Single G String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €23.71

€29.64

For 1/4 violin - 265 mm (10 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Zyex Violin Single E String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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DZ311 1/4M

Zyex Violin Single E String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €5.74

€7.18

Single E string for 1/4 violin. 265mm. Tension: Medium.

Pro-Arte 80/20 Bronze on Nylon Core Classical Guitar Half Set Normal Tension

Single Classical Strings

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BNN-3B

Pro-Arte 80/20 Bronze on Nylon Core Classical Guitar Half Set Normal Tension

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Price from €9.84

€12.30

Set of 3 bass strings, Bronze, for classical guitar. Tension: Normal, Gauges: .029 .035 .043.

Helicore Solo Bass Single B String 3/4 Scale Medium Tension

Double Bass Strings

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HS613 3/4M

Helicore Solo Bass Single B String 3/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €68.85

€86.06

For 3/4 double bass with a 1060 mm (41 3/4") scale length. Medium tension.

Helicore Viola Single E String Long Scale Heavy Tension

Viola Strings

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H415 LH

Helicore Viola Single E String Long Scale Heavy Tension

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Price from €17.14

€21.43

Heavy tension.

Zyex Violin Single D String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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DZ313 1/8M

Zyex Violin Single D String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €17.51

€21.89

Medium gauge.

Single Acoustic Strings

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FT045

Single Flat Top Phosphor Bronze Wound 045

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Price from €7.04

€8.80

XS 80/20 Bronze Round Wound Single acoustic guitar strings are perfect as a replacement or for creating custom sets. Part of the XS 80/20 Bronze Series

Pro-Arte Cello Single D String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

Cello Strings

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J5902 1/4M

Pro-Arte Cello Single D String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €29.18

€36.48

For 1/4 cello with a 545 mm (21 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Kaplan Vivo Viola D String Medium Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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KV412 MM

Kaplan Vivo Viola D String Medium Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €27.36

€34.20

For "medium scale" viola (body length between 38.1 and 40 cm (15-15 3/4")) with a 360 mm (14 1/8") scale length. Medium tension.

Plain Steel Single Cavaquinho String 013

Single Traditional Strings

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J9302

Plain Steel Single Cavaquinho String 013

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Price from €1.69

€2.11

Single string for cavaquinho in plain steel, .013 gauge.

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions

1 Which string gauge should I choose for an electric guitar?

"Extra-light" sets (for example 009-042) make bends easier and suit fast playing. The standard 010-046 is the most versatile. Heavier gauges (011 and above) give a fuller sound and suit low tunings. After a significant change of gauge, your guitar may need a setup. See our guide "How to choose your string gauge" (in French).

2 Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

3 What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

4 What is the scale length of a bass and why does it matter?

Scale length is the vibrating length of the string, from the nut to the bridge. Sets exist in several lengths (short, medium, long, extra-long). Most basses are long scale (34 inches), but check your instrument's length before buying. See our guide "How to choose your bass strings (gauge and scale)" (in French).

5 What pick thickness should I choose?

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