Best Guitar Strings to Boost Your Performance

One of the reasons for musicians to value D’Addario strings is that they satisfy the highest expectations. Innovative production processes make each new series of strings a huge step forward in every possible way.

If we compare the legendary D’Addario XL ProSteels EPS510 set with the new NYXL1046 set, we will find that NYXL is superior in all aspects. These electric guitar strings allow for better volume, presence, and produce rich, saturated sound with or without any special effects. Many players note their exceptional strength due to a reinvented wire drawing process and a revolutionary ‘fusion twist’ process for the plain steels. The unmatched tuning stability of these strings allows the instrument to stay in tune much longer. If you are a fan of aggressive guitar style, be sure to check out this amazing set by D’Addario.

The 80/20 Elixir set creates a bright, saturated sound typical for bronze strings. Due to their enhanced thickness, these strings sound louder and retain their tone much longer. Bronze-wrapped strings by Elixir are covered with NanoWeb coating to create premium sound and ensure durability. Many players change their strings once every 1-2 months, but the Elixir set has been reported to sustain its qualities much longer. On top of that, Elixir 80/20 are smooth to fingers, making for hours and hours of playing without fatigue. This acoustic string set is ideal for studio musicians and regular performers.

Ernie Ball acoustic strings are perfect for creating a mellow, ringing sound. The phosphor-bronze alloy prevents quick oxidation, which may be caused by temperature, moisture or sweating. Earthwood strings allow you to experience a wide range of mid-frequencies and rich, velvety bass notes at the very first pick. They are smooth and gentle on fingers, which is what many acoustic musicians prefer. The set is ideal for lead players in search for a delightful, clear acoustic sound. Phosphor-bronze strings by Ernie Ball are played by Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Slash (ex Guns’n’Roses), Maroon 5 and many other touring musicians.

Regular Slinky 10-46 is one of the top selling Nickel Wound sets by Ernie Ball. These strings are fit for all playing styles, techniques, and levels (heavy riffs, arpeggios, virtuoso solos). They have been favored by many legendary artists, including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Steve Vai, The Rolling Stones, and AC/DC.

Regular Slinky strings create a bright, ringing sound. High carbon steel with good magnetic properties works great with pickup system, while nickel coating ensures a well-balanced output. Smooth to the touch, these strings reduce finger fatigue and fret wear.

Steel strings can be used for classical or folk music, but they fail to convey the smooth and vivid sound peculiar to nylon. D'Addario Folk Nylon is one of the best options for these music genres. EJ32 classical guitar strings are made from top-quality materials: black nylon trebles and silver-wound basses. Each string has a special ball end to accommodate for any classical or acoustic guitar.

Nylon strings are also ideal for beginners. The first attempts at playing may cause very unpleasant sensations, even finger pain. Nylon is much smoother than steel, which means less pain and finger fatigue. After some time and practice, nylon strings may be swapped for a set of steels.