Best Nickel Bass Guitar Strings in 2026

The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel

Super Slinky wound strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire

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PRECISION WOUND - D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound over a hexagonal high carbon steel core.

BOLD, BRIGHT SOUND - The 80/20 Bronze wrap wire provides bold, bright acoustic sound, with crisp projection that fills the room.

THE ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC STRING - 80/20 Bronze was originally created by John D’Addario Sr. and renowned guitar maker John D’Angelico in the 1930s.

CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND – D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.

WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.

MOST POPULAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING -  Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by D’Addario in the 1970s.

Product 1: Gauge: Medium

Product 1: Hand-made with black polymer coat

Product 1: Signature crisp tone, clarity, and volume of dr's traditional handmade strings

Made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire

Produces well balanced all around good sound

Plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel

XT strings feature an extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings

High carbon steel wire and Fusion twist technologies deliver unrivaled tuning stability and break resistance. Strings stay in tune 131% better than traditional strings!

These strings are designed for long Scale basses (34”+) and have a taper at 36 – 7/8”

XT strings feature an extended lifespan treatment on every string in the set, preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings

High carbon steel wire and Fusion twist technologies deliver unrivaled tuning stability and break resistance. Strings stay in tune 131% better than traditional strings!

These strings are designed for long Scale basses (34”+) and have a taper at 36 – 7/8”

<p>D'Addario's EPBB170-5 provides a rich, deep and projecting tone for all 5-String acoustic basses. </p><p>Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone. D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are precision wound with corrosion resistant phosphor bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result is long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation.</p><p>D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, environmentally friendly packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.<p>

Designed specifically for use on 5-String acoustic basses

Preferred for its warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone

<p>PBB130 is a .130 gauge phosphor bronze bass guitar string. Perfect for adding a 5th string to the EPBB170 4-string set. </p><p>Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone. D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are precision wound with corrosion resistant phosphor bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result is long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation.</p><p>D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, environmentally friendly packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.<p>

.130 gauge phosphor bronze bass guitar string

Preferred for its warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone

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