In addition to sounding great, Elixir's Nanoweb coating helps keep these electric guitar strings sounding fresh for much longer than traditional strings. The company's proprietary GORE-TEX coating protects the outer windings and inner gaps of every wound string to seal out corrosive sweat and environmental debris. The result? A set of strings Sweetwater guitarists choose time and time again for their crisp tone and lived-in feel. This coating even reduces excess friction for added comfort under the fingers. Fewer string changes mean having to buy strings less often. So, if you want to get the most out of your prized axe, grab a set of Elixir Nanoweb electric guitar strings.
MORE»In addition to sounding great, Elixir's Nanoweb coating helps keep these electric guitar strings sounding fresh for much longer than traditional strings. The company's proprietary GORE-TEX coating protects the outer windings and inner gaps of every wound string to seal out corrosive sweat and environmental debris. The result? A set of strings guitarists choose time and time again for their crisp tone and lived-in feel. This coating even reduces excess friction for added comfort under the fingers. Fewer string changes mean having to buy strings less often. So, if you want to get the most out of your prized axe, grab a set of Elixir Nanoweb electric guitar strings.
MORE»Elixir Acoustic Nanoweb strings don't just sound great their micro-thin coating keeps them sounding great for a lot longer than average strings. If you want to keep your guitar tone consistently great day in and day out, put on a set of Elixir Acoustic Nanoweb strings. Their coating actually cuts down on unnecessary finger friction. You'll be amazed at how long they last! Less string changes means having to buy strings less often.
MORE»Strum confidently with the same premium acoustic guitar strings that experienced players worldwide trust to keep their incredible tone longer than any other string available.
Unlike other string brands, Elixir Strings, like these Phosphor Bronze acoustic strings with NANOWEB coating, coats the whole string. This protects not only the outer string surface, but also the gaps between the windings where common tone-deadening gunk typically builds up in other brands’ coated and uncoated guitar strings. Anti-Rust Plating on plain steel strings ensures longer tone life for the entire set.
Engineered to endure, these acoustic strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire boast a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity. Compared to Elixir's original POLYWEB Coating, the ultrathin NANOWEB coating allows a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel.
For a slicker, gentler feel, try a set of strings with their original POLYWEB Coating. The 80/20 bronze acoustic guitar strings with POLYWEB coating, for example, might be a good fit if you want a more robust and rounded tone. On the other end of the tone spectrum, Elixir's 80/20 bronze acoustic guitar strings with NANOWEB coating deliver a brighter, crisper tone alongside the same traditional feel as these phosphor bronze strings.
Of course, the kind of string you play is all a matter of personal preference. Not sure what tone is right for you? Try them out for yourself, and find your new favorite string from Elixir Strings.
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Strum confidently with the same premium acoustic guitar strings that experienced players worldwide trust to keep their incredible tone longer than any other string available.
Unlike other string brands, Elixir Strings coats the whole string. This protects not only the outer string surface but also the gaps between the windings where common tone-deadening gunk typically builds up in other brands’ coated and uncoated guitar strings. Anti-Rust Plating on plain steel strings ensures longer tone life for the entire set.
Engineered to endure, these acoustic strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire boast a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity. Compared to the original POLYWEB Coating, the ultra-thin NANOWEB coating allows a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel.
| List | $21.99 |
Ernie Ball M-Steel Electric Guitar Strings are made of a patented Super Cobalt alloy wrapped around a Maraging steel hex core wire, producing a richer and fuller tone with a powerful low-end response. M-Steel plain electric guitar strings are comprised of a specially tempered steel for maximum fatigue resistance. The electric plain strings also utilize a patented winding of steel around the ball end that reduces slippage, breakage and stays in tune better than conventional plain strings. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 MORE»
| List | $24.84 |
Ernie Ball’s Slinky Flatwound electric guitar string series combines the warmth and mellow richness of the flatwound tradition with the effortless playability of Ernie Ball’s legendary Slinky series. These cutting-edge strings are precision wound using a cobalt alloy ribbon wire, resulting in a slightly more defined sound and less finger noise than your typical flatwound. Moreover, Ernie Ball Power Slinky Flatwound strings forgo the flatwound-standard wound G string for a plain G — a spec swap that guitarists find makes Ernie Ball Power Slinky Flatwound strings an ideal choice for both guitarists dipping their toes into the flatwound scene and longtime flatwound aficionados seeking a string set with superior bendability.
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Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Custom Light Bronze acoustic guitar strings are made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex-shaped brass-plated steel core wire. These acoustic guitar strings provide a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones. MORE»
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Ernie Ball Slinky Paradigm Electric guitar strings provide unprecedented strength and longer life while retaining 100% Slinky tone and feel. Ernie Ball's industry leading ultra-high strength steel is included in both the wound and plain strings along with a patented reinforcement at the ball end twist of each plain string to provide superior tensile and fatigue strength for strings that lock into tune fast and hold up under the most stressful playing styles and conditions. The coupling of Ernie Ball's Everlast nanotreatment with breakthrough plasma enhanced wrap wire provides added corrosion resistance and reduced accumulation of tone-robbing buildup and debris. Experience the first set of longer lasting strings that are worth playing with all benefits and no compromises. Gauges .010, .013, .017, .030, .042, .052 MORE»
| List | $32.99 |
There are few worse feelings in the guitar world than snapping a string. At best, it’s a minor annoyance, requiring you to break open a brand-new set of strings. At worst, it can send a live performance off the deep end! To combat the always-looming threat of a snapped guitar string, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm series — cutting-edge strings that combine an ultra-high-strength steel core, ball-end reinforcement, and a plasma-enhanced wrap wire to provide players with the most durable, corrosion-resistant, and long-lasting strings possible. To ensure their real-world viability, Ernie Ball extensively tested Paradigm strings with many of the world’s top players, including John Petrucci, Slash, Paul Gilbert, and Kirk Hammett — not one of them managed to snap a Paradigm string. No matter how hard you play, how deep you dive on your trem, or how rough you are on your strings, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings can take it.
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There are few worse feelings in the guitar world than snapping a string. At best, it’s a minor annoyance, requiring you to break open a brand-new set of strings. At worst, it can send a live performance off the deep end! To combat the always-looming threat of a snapped guitar string, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm series — cutting-edge strings that combine an ultra-high-strength steel core, ball-end reinforcement, and a plasma-enhanced wrap wire to provide players with the most durable, corrosion-resistant, and long-lasting strings possible. To ensure their real-world viability, Ernie Ball extensively tested Paradigm strings with many of the world’s top players, including John Petrucci, Slash, Paul Gilbert, and Kirk Hammett — not one of them managed to snap a Paradigm string. No matter how hard you play, how deep you dive on your trem, or how rough you are on your strings, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings can take it.
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There are few worse feelings in the guitar world than snapping a string. At best, it’s a minor annoyance, requiring you to break open a brand-new set of strings. At worst, it can send a live performance off the deep end! To combat the always-looming threat of a snapped guitar string, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm series — cutting-edge strings that combine an ultra-high-strength steel core, ball-end reinforcement, and a plasma-enhanced wrap wire to provide players with the most durable, corrosion-resistant, and long-lasting strings possible. To ensure their real-world viability, Ernie Ball extensively tested Paradigm strings with many of the world’s top players, including John Petrucci, Slash, Paul Gilbert, and Kirk Hammett — not one of them managed to snap a Paradigm string. No matter how hard you play, how deep you dive on your trem, or how rough you are on your strings, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings can take it.
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Ernie Ball Earthwood 5-String Banjo Frailing Loop End 80/20 Bronze strings are made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic guitar strings provide a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones. Gauges .010, .013, .015, .024w, .010
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Ernie Ball Earthwood Mandolin Light Loop End 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic guitar strings provide a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones. Gauges .009, .013, .022w, .034
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Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball's music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. From shredders to acoustic virtuosos, Sweetwater guitarists love Ernie Ball strings for their great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can't go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings!
Ernie's Slinky Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings are made from 92% copper, 7.7% tin, and 0.3% phosphorus wire wrapped around tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire. They have a light orange, gold color and deliver an exceptionally mellow tone, with excellent clarity.
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Ernie Ball strings have been a top choice for players of all types since the early 1960s, when guitarists came into Ernie Ball’s music store, customizing their string gauges to make their axes easier to play. After fruitless attempts to interest major guitar manufacturers in a lighter set of strings, Ernie Ball decided to start making his own. When you open a pack of his strings today, you know you’re getting a quality set of strings designed to give you great tone, reliable performance, and long life. You can’t go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings! Ernie Ball’s Zippy Slinky electric guitar strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated, hex-shaped steel core wire. If you're looking for a string that's easy on your fingers but big on tone, Zippys are about as thin as guitar strings can get! MORE»
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Silver Slinky Strings are the result of an extraordinary partnership between Ernie Ball and John Mayer. Each string has been meticulously engineered with specific gauges and core-to-wrap ratios that meet John’s exacting specifications, resulting in the perfect balance of tone and tension.
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Ernie Ball's 2229 Hyper Slinky electric guitar strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire. Their tone and feel are very close to their Super Slinky strings, but with less tension on the top three strings for easier bending and a light, fast feel. MORE»
| List | $15.99 |
Ernie Ball’s Low G Ukulele Strings transform your concert or tenor uke’s tuning with the power of a low G, resulting in an ascending tuning that feels far more natural for crossover guitarists. Traditional uke tuning requires that the first string, the G, be the second-highest pitch on the instrument — this can feel strange for guitarists or other string players who are accustomed to each string ascending in pitch. While they’re ideal for string musicians crossing over into the world of ukuleles, the beauty of Ernie Ball Low G Ukulele strings is that they also provide uke players a fresh new sound to experiment with, while retaining standard ukulele chord and scale shapes. In addition, they boast a black resin 100% nylon monofilament construction (80/20 bronze wrapped multi-filament on the low G) that produces a rich, percussive sound that uke experts find is an excellent choice for warming up a bright-sounding instrument.
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Ernie Ball’s Low G Ukulele Strings transform your concert or tenor uke’s tuning with the power of a low G, resulting in an ascending tuning that feels far more natural for crossover guitarists. Traditional uke tuning requires that the first string, the G, be the second-highest pitch on the instrument — this can feel strange for guitarists or other string players who are accustomed to each string ascending in pitch. While they’re ideal for string musicians crossing over into the world of ukuleles, the beauty of Ernie Ball Low G Ukulele strings is that they also provide uke players a fresh new sound to experiment with, while retaining standard ukulele chord and scale shapes. In addition, they boast a clear resin 100% nylon monofilament construction (80/20 bronze wrapped multi-filament on the low G) that produces a clear, balanced sound that uke experts find is an excellent choice for brightening up a dark-sounding instrument.
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After perfecting his electric guitar strings with his Silver Slinky sets, John Mayer teamed up with Ernie Ball once again to further sculpt his voice with the Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic guitar string set. Crafted using a unique alloy mix, Earthwood Bell Bronze strings are inspired by the chiming timbre and sustain of traditional bells and cymbals, resulting in strings that sound big and bold with long sustain. Acoustic guitar players quickly noticed the overall brilliance and bright tonal characteristics of Earthwood Bell Bronze strings — almost as if these strings breathed new life into their instruments. Whether you’re a solo player or part of a larger ensemble, Ernie Ball’s Earthwood Bell Bronze strings will fill the space you need to sound your best.
| List | $19.99 |
After perfecting his electric guitar strings with his Silver Slinky sets, John Mayer teamed up with Ernie Ball once again to further sculpt his voice with the Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic guitar string set. Crafted using a unique alloy mix, Earthwood Bell Bronze strings are inspired by the chiming timbre and sustain of traditional bells and cymbals, resulting in strings that sound big and bold with long sustain. Acoustic guitar players quickly noticed the overall brilliance and bright tonal characteristics of Earthwood Bell Bronze strings — almost as if these strings breathed new life into their instruments. Whether you’re a solo player or part of a larger ensemble, Ernie Ball’s Earthwood Bell Bronze strings will fill the space you need to sound your best.
| List | $19.99 |
After perfecting his electric guitar strings with his Silver Slinky sets, John Mayer teamed up with Ernie Ball once again to further sculpt his voice with the Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic guitar string set. Crafted using a unique alloy mix, Earthwood Bell Bronze strings are inspired by the chiming timbre and sustain of traditional bells and cymbals, resulting in strings that sound big and bold with long sustain. Acoustic guitar players quickly noticed the overall brilliance and bright tonal characteristics of Earthwood Bell Bronze strings — almost as if these strings breathed new life into their instruments. Whether you’re a solo player or part of a larger ensemble, Ernie Ball’s Earthwood Bell Bronze strings will fill the space you need to sound your best.
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After perfecting his electric guitar strings with his Silver Slinky sets, John Mayer teamed up with Ernie Ball once again to further sculpt his voice with the Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic guitar string set. Crafted using a unique alloy mix, Earthwood Bell Bronze strings are inspired by the chiming timbre and sustain of traditional bells and cymbals, resulting in strings that sound big and bold with long sustain. Acoustic guitar players quickly noticed the overall brilliance and bright tonal characteristics of Earthwood Bell Bronze strings — almost as if these strings breathed new life into their instruments. Whether you’re a solo player or part of a larger ensemble, Ernie Ball’s Earthwood Bell Bronze strings will fill the space you need to sound your best.
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Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings feature more projection and clarity than traditional bronze strings, while also providing improved corrosion resistance. Aluminum Bronze Acoustic strings are made with Ernie Ball Maraging Steel hex cores and Aluminum Bronze wrap wire which provide more pronounced lows coupled with crisp brilliant highs. Made from a blend of copper and aluminum specifically tailored for acoustic guitar strings. Light gauge .011, .015, .022, .030, .042, .052
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Players who favor loud cleans or vintage styles are sure to love the mellow presence and string noise reduction that Ernie Ball flatwounds provide. When you cinch Ernie Ball Flatwound strings to your electric guitar, you'll instantly notice a warmer sound, smoother attack, and cleaner fundamental focus. Ernie Ball Flatwound strings feature sturdy tin-plated steel hex cores and are wound using stainless steel ribbon, which makes them every bit as durable as conventional roundwounds. Moreover, Ernie Ball Flatwounds have a glassy-smooth feel that significantly reduces friction and string noise. Such traits have made flatwounds a go-to string choice for jazz, blues, and vintage country players, but flatwounds are also perfect for the solo electric performer who needs loud cleans and less anxiety when navigating the neck. Guitarists also confirm that Ernie Ball Flatwound strings readily handle crunch or high-gain tones, so long as you adjust your EQ, tone, and compression settings accordingly. Discover the string alternative that works for you with a set of Ernie Ball Flatwounds!
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Players who favor loud cleans or vintage styles are sure to love the mellow presence and string noise reduction that Ernie Ball flatwounds provide. When you cinch Ernie Ball Flatwound strings to your electric guitar, you'll instantly notice a warmer sound, smoother attack, and cleaner fundamental focus. Ernie Ball Flatwound strings feature sturdy tin-plated steel hex cores and are wound using stainless steel ribbon, which makes them every bit as durable as conventional roundwounds. Moreover, Ernie Ball Flatwounds have a glassy-smooth feel that significantly reduces friction and string noise. Such traits have made flatwounds a go-to string choice for jazz, blues, and vintage country players, but flatwounds are also perfect for the solo electric performer who needs loud cleans and less anxiety when navigating the neck. Guitarists also confirm that Ernie Ball Flatwound strings readily handle crunch or high-gain tones, so long as you adjust your EQ, tone, and compression settings accordingly. Discover the string alternative that works for you with a set of Ernie Ball Flatwounds!
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Ernie Ball’s Slinky Flatwound electric guitar string series combines the warmth and mellow richness of the flatwound tradition with the effortless playability of Ernie Ball’s legendary Slinky series. These cutting-edge strings are precision wound using a cobalt alloy ribbon wire, resulting in a slightly more defined sound and less finger noise than your typical flatwound. Moreover, Ernie Ball Power Slinky Flatwound strings forgo the flatwound-standard wound G string for a plain G — a spec swap that Sweetwater guitarists find makes Ernie Ball Power Slinky Flatwound strings an ideal choice for both guitarists dipping their toes into the flatwound scene and longtime flatwound aficionados seeking a string set with superior bendability.
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Slinky Flatwound strings are now available in guitar sets! These sets are wound with a patented cobalt alloy ribbon for a round sound with a flat feel and feature a plain g string for easy bending and soloing. Gauges .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, and .042.
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These Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 7-string electric guitar strings are wound with nickel-plated steel wire around a tin-plated hex-shaped core that produces a balanced tone from the top to the bottom. Specially tempered plain strings ensure that your high notes stay clear without the chime. MORE»
| List | $19.99 |
Ernie Ball’s 2618 Magnum Slinky electric guitar strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around a tin-plated, hex-shaped steel core wire. Guitarists at Sweetwater have found that they offer a great balanced sound that’s neither too bright nor too dark. MORE»
| List | $16.99 |
Ernie Ball Cobalt guitar strings are made of a new alloy formulation that gives you higher output, better sound, and longer life. Cobalt strings' special iron/cobalt blend attracts the magnets in your pickups better than any other alloy. When guitarists tested Ernie Ball Cobalts, they immediately noticed the incredible comfort these strings offer — silky and pliable under fretting fingers; your pick will seem to glide over the strings, letting you execute fast passages effortlessly. And when you plug in, you'll get increased power, beefy yet defined lows, improved midrange focus, harmonics, and sustain, and crisp highs. Try a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt strings — you're gonna love 'em!
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Ernie Ball Cobalt guitar strings are made of a new alloy formulation that gives you higher output, better sound, and longer life. Cobalt strings' special iron/cobalt blend attracts the magnets in your pickups better than any other alloy. When guitarists tested Ernie Ball Cobalts, they immediately noticed the incredible comfort these strings offer — silky and pliable under fretting fingers; your pick will seem to glide over the strings, letting you execute fast passages effortlessly. And when you plug in, you'll get increased power, beefy yet defined lows, improved midrange focus, harmonics, and sustain, and crisp highs. Try a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt strings — you're gonna love 'em!
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Ernie Ball Cobalt guitar strings are made of a new alloy formulation that gives you higher output, better sound, and longer life. Cobalt strings' special iron/cobalt blend attracts the magnets in your pickups better than any other alloy. When guitarists tested Ernie Ball Cobalts, they immediately noticed the incredible comfort these strings offer — silky and pliable under fretting fingers; your pick will seem to glide over the strings, letting you execute fast passages effortlessly. And when you plug in, you'll get increased power, beefy yet defined lows, improved midrange focus, harmonics, and sustain, and crisp highs. Try a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt strings — you're gonna love 'em!
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Ernie Ball Cobalt guitar strings are made of a new alloy formulation that gives you higher output, better sound, and longer life. Cobalt strings' special iron/cobalt blend attracts the magnets in your pickups better than any other alloy. When guitarists tested Ernie Ball Cobalts, they immediately noticed the incredible comfort these strings offer — silky and pliable under fretting fingers; your pick will seem to glide over the strings, letting you execute fast passages effortlessly. And when you plug in, you'll get increased power, beefy yet defined lows, improved midrange focus, harmonics, and sustain, and crisp highs. Try a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt strings — you're gonna love 'em!
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Ernie Ball Cobalt bass strings are crafted from a revolutionary alloy formulation that significantly enhances your playing experience by providing higher output, superior sound quality, and impressive longevity. The unique iron and cobalt blend used in these strings is specifically designed to attract the magnets in your pickups more effectively than any other alloy available on the market. When you install a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt strings, you'll immediately be struck by the remarkable comfort they deliver. Their silky texture and pliable design allow for effortless movement under your fretting fingers, enabling you to execute fast passages and intricate techniques with ease. When it comes to sound, bassists have found Cobalt strings yield powerful sonics characterized by robust yet well-defined low frequencies, enhanced midrange clarity, rich harmonics, and sustained crisp highs. Experience the difference for yourself by trying a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt bass strings — the exceptional quality and performance are sure to elevate your playing to new heights!
MORE»| List | $64.99 |