Best Nickel Bass Guitar Strings in 2026

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with 80/20 (80% copper, 20% zinc) bronze wrap wire

Played for a crisp, bright tone with an expressive, vibrant presence

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire

Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity

Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel

3 sets for the price of 2!!

Light Gauge: 010 013 017 026 036 046

Elixir Strings retain their tone longer than any other string, uncoated or coated. *Elixir Strings player survey

CORROSION-RESISTANT, EXTENDED LIFE - XT Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings feature an advanced corrosion resistance coating, extending string life, while preserving the natural tone and feel of uncoated strings.

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.

STAYS IN TUNE, STRONGER STRING - With a NY Steel core and Fusion Twist technology, XT Phosphor Bronze offers greater break strength and unmatched tuning stability—staying in tune 131% better than other acoustic strings.

7-String electric Guitar strings constructed with nickel-plated steel wrap wire

Played for the same crisp tone as an uncoated string

Optiweb Coating provides a natural feel

Blackhawk Coated Electric strings deliver mind-blowing, soaring tone that cuts through every time.

Constructed with a high-carbon nickel-plated steel wire core

Covered with a break-through micro-thin coating that keeps them in tune and singing for up to four times longer than uncoated strings

Hexagonal Core Nickle Alloy Wire

4-String Set

Gauge .040 .060 .080 .100