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Thomastik GB112 Medium Light George Benson Custom Flatwound Guitar Strings
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Thomastik GB112 Medium Light George Benson Custom Flatwound Guitar Strings
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Thomastik BB111 Extra Light Jazz BeBop Guitar Strings
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Thomastik BB111 Extra Light Jazz BeBop Guitar Strings
29.25
Rotosound RS885LD Trubass Black Nylon Flatwound Strings
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Rotosound RS885LD Trubass Black Nylon Flatwound Strings
54.95
Rogue W42 Bulk 12 Pack 042 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
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Rogue W42 Bulk 12 Pack 042 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
8.99
D'Addario ProSteels EPS170 Regular Light Long Scale Bass Strings
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D'Addario ProSteels EPS170 Regular Light Long Scale Bass Strings
24.99
D'Addario EJ37 12-String Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - Medium Top Heavy Bottom
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D'Addario EJ37 12-String Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - Medium Top Heavy Bottom
14.99
Rogue W32 Bulk 12 Pack 032 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
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Rogue W32 Bulk 12 Pack 032 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
6.49
Rogue P17 Bulk 12 Pack 017 Plain Steel Electric Guitar Strings
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Rogue P17 Bulk 12 Pack 017 Plain Steel Electric Guitar Strings
2.49
D'Addario J46 E-6 Pro-Arte SP Hard Single Classical Guitar String
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D'Addario J46 E-6 Pro-Arte SP Hard Single Classical Guitar String
3.99
Thomastik GB114 George Benson Custom Heavy Flatwound Jazz Guitar Strings
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Thomastik GB114 George Benson Custom Heavy Flatwound Jazz Guitar Strings
48.50
D'Addario Nickel Wound Single String
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D'Addario Nickel Wound Single String
1.98
GHS Extra Light Burnished Nickel Guitar Strings
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GHS Extra Light Burnished Nickel Guitar Strings
11.99
GHS Doyle Dykes Signature Acoustic Guitar Strings
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GHS Doyle Dykes Signature Acoustic Guitar Strings
7.99
Thomastik EB344 Medium-Light Power Bass Roundwound 4-String Bass Strings
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Thomastik EB344 Medium-Light Power Bass Roundwound 4-String Bass Strings
81.95
Rogue W24 Bulk 024 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
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Rogue W24 Bulk 024 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
6.49
Thomastik AC113 Plectrum Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings
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Thomastik AC113 Plectrum Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings
30.95
Thomastik JS111 Light Flatwound Jazz Swing Electric Guitar Strings
20% off $99+
Thomastik JS111 Light Flatwound Jazz Swing Electric Guitar Strings
35.95
Rogue W38 Bulk 12 Pack 038 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
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Rogue W38 Bulk 12 Pack 038 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
6.99
Dunlop Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings - Medium
20% off $99+
Dunlop Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings - Medium
22.00
Thomastik SB113 Spectrum Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings
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Thomastik SB113 Spectrum Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings
31.95
Thomastik AB346 Acousticore Phosphor-Bronze 6-String Bass Strings
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Thomastik AB346 Acousticore Phosphor-Bronze 6-String Bass Strings
162.95
Rotosound RS77S Short Scale Jazz Bass Monel Flat Wound Strings
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Rotosound RS77S Short Scale Jazz Bass Monel Flat Wound Strings
44.95
GHS Bajo Sexto 10-String Guitar Strings Set
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GHS Bajo Sexto 10-String Guitar Strings Set
26.99
Rogue P16 Bulk 016 Plain Steel Electric Guitar Strings 12-Pack
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Rogue P16 Bulk 016 Plain Steel Electric Guitar Strings 12-Pack
2.49

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About Strings

Every musician who plays a fretted instrument needs to choose their strings wisely. The reason is because some strings are more suitable for certain playing styles and genres than for others. Today's line of strings for fretted instruments is considerably large - in fact leading string brands specialize in a wide range of electric guitar strings acoustic guitar strings classical guitar strings bass guitar strings ukulele strings mandolin strings and banjo strings. These brands include Elixir D'Addario DR Ernie Ball Martin Fender and GHS.

The biggest impact on the playability and sound of a fretted instrument is the thickness (or "gauge") of each string. Lighter gauge string sets are usually preferred by beginners because they are a lot easier to hold down and notes are easier to bend. However as a player progresses they can think about moving up to a thicker heavier gauge. Thicker gauge sets require more finger pressure to fret and bend but they also produce more volume and sustain which is why (at least when it comes to electric guitarists) they're favored by metal and hard rock musicians.

Another factor to consider is the material used in the making of the string. For electric guitars and acoustic guitars two common materials are nickel-plated steel (known for its bright attack and balanced warmth) and stainless steel (used often for acoustic guitars - typically associated with folk and country music). Some strings are even polymer-coated to add to their durability. As for classical guitars they're fitted with nylon strings to suit the soft mellow tone that's needed to play flamenco and folk. Various string windings are also used the two most common being roundwound (which offers a bright aggressive tone that's ideal for rock) and flatwound (which produces a smooth dark sound that's perfect for jazz and blues). Bass strings are also available in both flatwound and roundwound string windings.

Quality strings mean quality sound - this can be said for any fretted instrument and with a little time and effort anyone who has a specific tone in mind should be able to find a string set to match their tastes skill level and playing style.