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  "description": "D'Addario is a leading global manufacturer of musical instrument strings and accessories, known for producing high-quality guitar strings, bass strings, orchestral strings, and other related products for musicians worldwide.",
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    "founded": "1973",
    "headquarters": "Farmingdale, New York, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Retail pricing for individual products; wholesale for distributors and manufacturers. Generally considered mid-to-premium range for quality.",
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