Best Nylon Guitar Strings? D'Addario EJ45 Reviewed

D'Addario EJ45 Pro‑Arte normal tension classical guitar strings are often recommended as a “go‑to” set of nylon guitar strings, but are they really the best choice for every guitar? In this video I review the D'Addario EJ45 classical strings on my Taylor Academy 12e‑N and compare them to the original factory carbon strings. You’ll hear how they change the tone, feel and response of this guitar, especially if you’re looking to mellow down a bright instrument. I’m a professional guitarist and vocalist with over 50 years of experience, and I specialise in honest, real‑world string reviews so you don’t waste money on the wrong set. In this video you’ll learn: • What makes D'Addario EJ45 Pro‑Arte different from other classical strings • How they change the tone of the Taylor Academy 12e‑N compared to the factory carbon set • Fingerstyle, arpeggios, classical phrases and chords tone tests • How the tension and feel compare to other normal tension nylon strings • My honest verdict – who these strings suit, and who might prefer something else ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Playing demo – hear EJ45 on the Taylor 12e‑N 00:30 – Guitar & string info (Taylor Academy 12e‑N + D'Addario EJ45) 01:30 – Why I wanted to try EJ45 on this guitar 02:30 – First impressions of tone and feel 03:30 – Chords, arpeggios and classical phrases 05:30 – EJ45 vs factory carbon strings – what actually changed 07:30 – Pros & cons – where these strings shine 09:00 – Final verdict – would I keep them on this guitar? You can order these strings from Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2HLTR7P If you just want to hear the pure sound with no talking, watch my dedicated EJ45 sound test here:    • Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton) - Fingersty...   Watch all my Taylor Academy 12e‑N reviews and string experiments in this dedicated playlist:    • Taylor Academy 12e‑N – Reviews, Mods & Str...   Knobloch Carbon Strings Review on Taylor 12e‑N:    • Knobloch Carbon Strings on Taylor 12e‑N – ...   Steel Strings on a Nylon Guitar – Thomastik‑Infeld Flatwound Test:    • Can You Put Steel Strings on a Nylon Guita...   🎸 On my channel Alan Roy Hocking you’ll find more classical guitar strings, carbon, silk & steel, phosphor bronze and special sets tested on real guitars so you can hear the differences for yourself. Have you tried D'Addario EJ45 on your own guitar? Tell me which guitar and what you thought of them in the comments! Thanks! :) Please Note: As an affiliate marketer and Amazon Associate some of the links above will be affiliate links that I may receive a small commission from if you decide to use them to purchase anything that I have reviewed, recommended or endorsed. Using these links will not cost you any more but it does help me to pay for the products that I review and I thank you for your collaboration and support. #DAddarioEJ45ProArteNormalTensionNylonGuitarStrings #TaylorAcademy12eN #BestNylonGuitarStrings