D'Addario EJ27N Student Nylon Classical
Normal tension, full size, three sets
The same idea as Pro-Arte, sorted less tightly and sold three at a time
$15 - $30
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The short version
The Student series is the teaching-room string: the same construction as Pro-Arte - clear nylon trebles, silver-plated copper basses on a multifilament core, normal tension - held to a looser sorting tolerance and priced accordingly. In a guitar class, where strings get broken by beginners learning to tie them on and nobody is listening for a slightly false third string, that is exactly the right trade. Three sets to a pack.
How we rate it
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
- Brightness
- 6.0
- Sustain
- 6.0
- Durability
- 7.0
- Feel
- 7.0
- Tuning stability
- 6.0
- Value
- 9.0
Specifications
| Brand | D'Addario |
|---|---|
| Model | EJ27N Student Nylon ClassicalNormal tension, full size, three sets |
| Category | Strings |
| What it is | |
| Strings in the set | 6 |
| Materials | |
| Alloy | Silver-plated copper wrap on the bass strings |
| Winding | Wound basses, clear nylon trebles |
| Core | Multifilament nylon |
| Coating | Uncoated |
| Measurements | |
| Tension | Normal |
| Fit | |
| Scale length it fits | Tie-end, full-size classical |
| In the box | |
| Sets included | 3 |
11 verified fields, taken from the manufacturer first and the Amazon listing second. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
What it gets right
- Three sets at roughly the price of one premium set
- Same basic construction as Pro-Arte, at a student price
- Normal tension, so nothing about a standard classical setup changes
- A forgiving purchase while you are still learning to tie strings on
Where it gives ground
- Looser sorting tolerance than Pro-Arte, most audible on the third string
- Basses go dull sooner than the premium sets
- Tie-end only, and not for any steel-string guitar
Who it is for
What owners report
Patterns drawn from published owner reviews. Summarised, never quoted.
What comes up most
- Bought overwhelmingly by teachers and parents, who cite the price per set
- Owners note they are perfectly good for practice and lessons
Frequent complaints
- Experienced players report the third string can intonate imperfectly
- Some find the bass strings dull faster than expected
Recognised strengths
- An enormous number of owner reports for a student-grade product, and they agree
Recognised weaknesses
- Not intended for a serious instrument, and does not pretend to be
The verdict
Buy these if you teach, if you are learning, or if you are about to break several sets working out how a classical bridge ties. The looser sorting is audible only if you are listening for it, and mostly on the third string, which is the hardest one for any maker to get right. For a student instrument or a first classical guitar the three-pack is straightforwardly the sensible purchase. If you have a good classical guitar and play it seriously, spend the extra on Pro-Arte.
We do not publish prices, because Amazon prices change constantly and a stale figure helps nobody. Follow the link for the current price and availability.
Sources
Compared with
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D'Addario · Strings
EJ11 80/20 Bronze Acoustic
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The bright, brash acoustic string the whole category was built on
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EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic
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The default acoustic string, and the one to buy if you are not sure
D'Addario · Strings
EXL110 XL Nickel Wound Electric
Regular Light .010-.046, three sets
The electric string most guitars leave the factory wearing
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