Things 4 Strings LLC and D'Addario enjoyed celebrating American music industry manufacturing last week in sharing a day with local string teachers. The day began with a Things 4 Strings accessories presentation by Ruth Brons. Top teacher comments? "Wow, this makes the bow hold stupidly easy!" and "I am glad to know Things 4 Strings makes it a point to keep production of its accessories in the USA."

Then the group was treated to a tour of D'Addario's absolutely state-of-the-art Farmingdale, NY factory, followed by string-testing on the teacher's own instruments!

For those who missed the tour: