D’Addario EJ88C Nyltech Ukulele Strings – Concert

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Description

D’Addario EJ88C Nyltech Ukulele Strings are a dedicated set for concert ukuleles, ideal for players who want a warm, balanced voice with easy playability. Whether you are upgrading from factory strings, setting up a classroom set of instruments or refining your home practice tone, these strings deliver a musical, rounded character that sits well for strumming and fingerstyle. They respond smoothly to a light touch, keep articulation clear, and help your concert uke speak with more confidence across the full range, making them a reliable choice for beginners, hobbyists and progressing musicians alike.

Crafted from D’Addario’s Nyltech material, this set blends a comfortable feel with a mellow, gut‑inspired warmth and clear intonation. The surface is smooth under the fingers for reduced squeak and less fatigue during longer sessions. Tension is balanced across the set for concert scale, helping chords ring in tune and melodies track accurately up the neck. Compared with basic student nylon, Nyltech offers richer body, more consistent pitch centre and better tuning stability after the short break‑in period, giving your instrument a more refined and confident voice.

For UK tuition and school use, EJ88C strings are an easy win. They settle quickly, hold tuning well between lessons and cope with the changeable conditions of practice rooms and halls. The gentle feel is kind to new players’ fingertips, encouraging proper technique without discomfort. Installation is straightforward on standard tie or slotted ukulele bridges, and the predictable response makes ensemble playing tighter and more enjoyable. Representing excellent value as a straightforward upgrade, these strings help classroom and home instruments sound their best, supporting steady progress in lessons, rehearsals and everyday practice.

Features

Warm, musical Nyltech tone

Nyltech delivers a rounded, gut‑inspired warmth with clear definition, giving concert ukuleles a fuller voice that flatters both strumming and fingerstyle. Expect balanced lows, a present midrange and a sweet top end that sits well in solo and ensemble settings.

Designed for concert scale

Optimised for concert ukuleles, the set provides even tension across all four strings for stable pitch and dependable intonation up the neck. Chords lock in cleanly while single notes speak with consistency across the entire fretboard.

Smooth feel and easy playability

The strings have a comfortable, low‑friction surface that reduces finger noise and fatigue. This makes longer practice sessions more enjoyable and helps new players develop technique with confidence and less strain.

Quick break‑in, stable tuning

EJ88C settles in rapidly, reaching a reliable tuning point in a short time and maintaining stability thereafter. This is ideal for lessons, rehearsals and performances where consistent pitch and minimal retuning are essential.

Simple installation on most bridges

With plain ends suited to standard ukulele tie and slotted bridges, fitting is straightforward and secure. The set makes a hassle‑free upgrade for stock strings, immediately improving tone and response.

Specifications

Brand D’Addario
Product code EJ88C
Instrument Ukulele
Scale/Size Concert
Material Nyltech synthetic
Tuning gCEA (re-entrant)
Number of strings 4
End type Plain
Coating Uncoated
Country of origin USA
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