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GHS TC-GBM Thin Core Boomers Medium Electric Guitar Strings (11-50)
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GHS TC-GBM Thin Core Boomers Medium Electric Guitar Strings (11-50)
8.99
D'Addario EJ53B Pro-Arte Custom Extruded Baritone Nylon Ukulele Strings
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D'Addario EJ53B Pro-Arte Custom Extruded Baritone Nylon Ukulele Strings
7.99
D'Addario EJ75 Phosphor Bronze Medium/Heavy Mandolin Strings (11.5-41)
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D'Addario EJ75 Phosphor Bronze Medium/Heavy Mandolin Strings (11.5-41)
8.99
D'Addario RNN-3T Pro-Arte Normal Tension Classical Guitar Strings Half Set
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D'Addario RNN-3T Pro-Arte Normal Tension Classical Guitar Strings Half Set
5.99
GHS HC-GBM Thick Core Boomers Medium Electric Guitar Strings (11-56)
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GHS HC-GBM Thick Core Boomers Medium Electric Guitar Strings (11-56)
8.99
GHS TC-GBTNT Thin Core Boomers Thick N' Thin Electric Guitar Strings (10-52)
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GHS TC-GBTNT Thin Core Boomers Thick N' Thin Electric Guitar Strings (10-52)
8.99
D'Addario CNL-3T Pro-Arte Light Tension Classical Guitar Strings Half Set
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D'Addario CNL-3T Pro-Arte Light Tension Classical Guitar Strings Half Set
3.99
GHS TC-GBCL Thin Core Boomers Custom Light Electric Guitar Strings (9-46)
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GHS TC-GBCL Thin Core Boomers Custom Light Electric Guitar Strings (9-46)
8.99
D'Addario EJ99T Pro-Arte Carbon Tenor Ukulele Strings
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D'Addario EJ99T Pro-Arte Carbon Tenor Ukulele Strings
9.99
GHS Americana Pedal Steel Strings E9 Tuning (13-36)
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GHS Americana Pedal Steel Strings E9 Tuning (13-36)
15.99
D'Addario EJ62 80/20 Bronze Mandolin Strings, Light, 10-34
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D'Addario EJ62 80/20 Bronze Mandolin Strings, Light, 10-34
7.99
D'Addario NYNW024 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .024
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D'Addario NYNW024 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .024
2.99
GHS Bajo Quinto 10-String Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
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GHS Bajo Quinto 10-String Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
24.99
D'Addario NYNW054 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .054
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D'Addario NYNW054 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .054
3.99
D'Addario NYNW020 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .020
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D'Addario NYNW020 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .020
2.99
D'Addario NYNW060 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .060
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D'Addario NYNW060 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .060
3.99
D'Addario NYNW050 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .050
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D'Addario NYNW050 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .050
3.99
GHS Boomer 8 String Custom Light Electric Guitar Set (9-74)
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GHS Boomer 8 String Custom Light Electric Guitar Set (9-74)
11.99
D'Addario EJ60 Nickel 5-String Light Banjo Strings (9-20)
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D'Addario EJ60 Nickel 5-String Light Banjo Strings (9-20)
6.99
D'Addario NYNW059 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .059
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D'Addario NYNW059 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .059
3.99
GHS Boomer 7-String Custom Light Electric Guitar Set (9-62)
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GHS Boomer 7-String Custom Light Electric Guitar Set (9-62)
10.99
GHS Boomer 8 String Heavy Electric Guitar Set (11-85)
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GHS Boomer 8 String Heavy Electric Guitar Set (11-85)
14.99
D'Addario NYNW056 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .056
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D'Addario NYNW056 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String, .056
3.99
GHS Fluorocarbon Tenor Wound C Ukulele Strings
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GHS Fluorocarbon Tenor Wound C Ukulele Strings
8.99

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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.