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String gauges

  • 1 .007 - .036
  • 1 .007- .038
  • 17 .008 - .038
  • 2 .008 - .040
  • 1 .008 - .042
  • 1 .008 - .046
  • 1 .0085 - .039
  • 3 .0085 - .040
  • 4 .009 - .040
  • 1 .009 - .041
  • 79 .009 - .042
  • 50 .009 - .046
  • 1 .009 - .050
  • 6 .009 - .052
  • 1 .009 - .054
  • 1 .009 - .058
  • 2 .009 - .065
  • 1 .009 - .072
  • 2 .009 - .080
  • 1 .009 - .084
  • 1 .009 - .105
  • 1 .0095 - .043
  • 11 .0095 - .044
  • 5 .0095 - .046
  • 1 .0095 - .048
  • 1 .0095 - .064
  • 1 .010 - .026
  • 4 .010 - .038
  • 2 .010 - .044
  • 1 .010 - .045
  • 93 .010 - .046
  • 1 .010 - .047
  • 12 .010 - .048
  • 1 .010 - .049
  • 4 .010 - .050
  • 45 .010 - .052
  • 1 .010 - .054
  • 19 .010 - .056
  • 5 .010 - .059
  • 8 .010 - .060
  • 4 .010 - .062
  • 1 .010 - .063
  • 1 .010 - .065
  • 8 .010 - .074
  • 2 .010 - .075
  • 1 .010 - .076
  • 1 .010 - .080
  • 3 .0105 - .047
  • 5 .0105 - .048
  • 2 .0105 - .050
  • 1 .0105 - .052
  • 2 .011 - .047
  • 24 .011 - .048
  • 20 .011 - .049
  • 30 .011 - .050
  • 15 .011 - .052
  • 6 .011 - .054
  • 6 .011 - .056
  • 3 .011 - .058
  • 3 .011 - .059
  • 2 .011 - .060
  • 1 .011 - .062
  • 3 .011 - .064
  • 1 .011 - .065
  • 1 .011 - .070
  • 2 .011 - .080
  • 1 .0115 - .056
  • 2 .012 - .050
  • 1 .012 - .051
  • 24 .012 - .052
  • 4 .012 - .054
  • 7 .012 - .056
  • 4 .012 - .060
  • 2 .012 - .062
  • 1 .012 - .064
  • 2 .012 - .066
  • 1 .012 - .070
  • 4 .013 - .053
  • 14 .013 - .056
  • 1 .013 - .062
  • 1 .013 - .065
  • 1 .013 - .072
  • 1 .013 - .074
  • 1 .014 - .068
  • 1 .020 - .090
  • 1 .024 - .084
  • 367 not applicable
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  • 541 1 set
  • 4 2 sets
  • 52 3 sets
  • 5 4 sets
  • 3 6 sets
  • 5 10 sets
  • 7 25 sets
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Number of strings

  • 364 1
  • 1 4
  • 3 5
  • 532 6
  • 51 7
  • 20 8
  • 2 9
  • 1 10
  • 8 12
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Great strings for

  • 433 pop/funk
  • 491 rock/metal
  • 68 blues/blues rock
  • 76 jazz/gospel
  • 414 not applicable

Individual string gauge

  • 616 not applicable
  • 2 .007
  • 7 .008
  • 2 .0085
  • 9 .009
  • 3 .0095
  • 12 .010
  • 1 .0105
  • 9 .011
  • 3 .0115
  • 9 .012
  • 1 .0125
  • 9 .013
  • 2 .0135
  • 7 .014
  • 5 .015
  • 2 .0155
  • 7 .016
  • 2 .0165
  • 9 .017
  • 12 .018
  • 4 .019
  • 12 .020
  • 6 .021
  • 11 .022
  • 3 .023
  • 13 .024
  • 4 .025
  • 13 .026
  • 1 .027
  • 6 .028
  • 1 .029
  • 8 .030
  • 2 .031
  • 9 .032
  • 1 .033
  • 5 .034
  • 3 .035
  • 9 .036
  • 2 .037
  • 11 .038
  • 3 .039
  • 5 .040
  • 1 .041
  • 10 .042
  • 1 .043
  • 5 .044
  • 3 .045
  • 6 .046
  • 7 .048
  • 5 .049
  • 6 .050
  • 10 .052
  • 1 .053
  • 5 .054
  • 8 .056
  • 1 .057
  • 4 .058
  • 3 .059
  • 5 .060
  • 3 .062
  • 3 .064
  • 3 .065
  • 2 .066
  • 3 .068
  • 4 .070
  • 3 .072
  • 5 .074
  • 3 .075
  • 1 .078
  • 4 .080
  • 1 .084
  • 3 .090
  • 2 .125
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Winding

  • 121 plain
  • 54 flatwound
  • 3 halfround
  • 771 roundwound
  • 33 not specified

String material

  • 26 cobalt
  • 1 Monel
  • 1 polymer
  • 62 pure nickel
  • 1 staal, Magnecore
  • 625 steel, nickel plated
  • 14 steel / nickel alloy
  • 114 steel, plain steel
  • 23 steel, silver plated
  • 101 steel, stainless
  • 7 steel, titanium ball ends
  • 6 zinc-coated steel
  • 1 titanium, nickel
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Individual string pitch

  • 810 not applicable
  • 16 F# (low)
  • 17 B (low)
  • 42 E (low)
  • 27 A
  • 27 D
  • 37 G
  • 15 B (high)
  • 26 E (high)
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With coating

  • 236 yes
  • 746 no

Wound G-string

  • 88 yes
  • 832 no
  • 62 not specified
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D'Addario NW054 Single Electric Guitar String

The D'Addario NW054 Custom electric guitar string has the classic and defined sound of a steel core wound with nickel-plated steel. Replace the E-string of a set of .010s or the low-B of a seven-string .009 set.

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£3.30

Daddario NW046 single string for electric guitar

The NW046 by D'Addario is a single nickel-wound steel string for electric and acoustic guitar. It has a 0.46-inch diameter, making it a great choice for replacing the thick E string in a 010 set.

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£2.80

Ernie Ball 3123 Slinky Super 09 - 42 Electric Guitar Strings

The second lightest set in the Ernie Ball Coated Titanium RPS range, this pack of Ernie Ball Super Slinky electric guitar strings bring supple playability plus the extended lifespan of a special coating. Gauges .009 to .042.

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Recommended price £14.70
£11.30

Ernie Ball 2018 Paradigm Primo Slinky 095-044 Electric Guitar Strings

Ernie Ball's 2018 Paradigm Primo Slinky electric guitar strings are 35% stronger than the average string, resulting in extreme bending with far less breakage and even fresher sound for even longer.

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£15.20

DR Strings DBG-9 Hi-Voltage Dimebag Darrell Light 9-42 Signature Electric Guitar Strings

Made to meet the demands of none-other-than Dimebag Darrell, this set of DR Strings DBG-9/42 Hi-Voltage Signature electric guitar strings feature a steel hex-core wound with nickel and coated in a corrosion-resistant polymer.

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£11.40

DR Strings NRE-10 Hi-Def Neon Red Medium 10-46 Electric Guitar Strings

DR Strings Hi-Def Neon Red electric guitar strings glow under UV light thanks to a special K3 coating that also helps ensure enhanced durability, protection and sound.

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£11

Stringjoy Orbiters 6S Balanced Super Light Plus 9.5-46 Electric Guitar Strings

Developed and produced in Nashville, Stringjoy Orbiters electric guitar strings come protected by a thin, hybrid enamel coating that ensures natural, articulate and superior sound for longer.

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£16.70

Savarez Focus F50XL 009-042 Extra Light Electric Guitar Strings

The Savarez Focus F50XL Extra Light 009-042 pack includes durable, consistent-sounding electric guitar strings made using a hexagonal core wound with a stainless steel alloy.

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£8.20

Stringjoy Signatures 6S Balanced Super Light 9-42 Electric Guitar Strings

Stringjoy Signatures 6S Balanced Super Light 9-42 electric guitar strings include a .012" A-string and a .015" D-string to ensure optimum tension and intonation along the entire length of the fretboard.

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£11.95

Stringjoy Signatures 6S Balanced Light 10-48 Electric Guitar Strings

The Stringjoy Signatures 6S Balanced Light 10-48 strings are made of steel and not only grant your electric guitar bang-on sound but stable intonation across the board.

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£11.95

Stringjoy Signatures 6S Balanced Super Light Plus 10.5-50 Electric Guitar Strings

If you couldn't possibly choose between a set of tens or elevens, then allow Stringjoy to save you the grief. This pack of 10.5 to 50 gauged Signatures 6S strings sit right in the middle, giving guitarists the best of both universes.

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£11.10

Stringjoy Signatures 6S Balanced Medium 11-50 Electric Guitar Strings

Stringjoy Signatures 6S Balanced Medium 11-50 electric guitar strings offer players a slightly chunkier sound and feel than a pack of lights without sacrificing bendability.

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£12.50
Ernie Ball 3255 Extra Slinky Classic Rock ‘n Roll 8-38 Electric Guitar Strings (3-Pack)
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Ernie Ball 3255 Extra Slinky Classic Rock ‘n Roll 8-38 Electric Guitar Strings (3-Pack)

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Ernie Ball 3255 Extra Slinky Classic Rock 'n Roll Strings help give your electric guitar a more vintage-style sound and come in gauges .008 to .036 for an extra light-and-supple playing feel.

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Ernie Ball 3250 Power Slinky Classic Rock ‘n Roll 11-48 Electric Guitar Strings (3-Pack)

Ernie Ball 3250 Power Slinky Classic Rock 'n Roll help give your electric guitar a more vintage-style sound and come in gauges .011 to .048 for a medium tight feel and slightly beefier sound.

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£18.10

D'Addario NYXL1152-3P 11-52 Medium Top Heavy Bottom Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (x3 Packs)

D'Addario NYXL1152-3P 11-52 Medium Top Heavy Bottom Nickel Wound electric guitar strings combine the treble strings of a set of elevens with the bass strings of a set of twelves, setting them up for all-round power.

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£45

Ernie Ball 1162 .062 Nickel Wound Single Electric Guitar String

The Ernie Ball Nickel Wound is a .062 thick string for electric guitars, supplied individually. The steel core with nickel winding provides a balanced sound.

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£3.03

Ernie Ball 1124 .024 Nickel Wound Single Electric Guitar String

This single Ernie Ball .024 gauged electric guitar string has a steel core wound with nickel to ensure balanced sound.

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£1.86

Ernie Ball 1130 .030 Nickel Wound Single Electric Guitar String

This single Ernie Ball .030 gauged electric guitar string has a steel core wound with nickel to ensure balanced sound.

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£1.94

Ernie Ball 1138 .038 Nickel Wound Single Electric Guitar String

This single Ernie Ball .038 gauged electric guitar string has a steel core wound with nickel to ensure balanced sound.

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£1.97

Ernie Ball 1152 .052 Nickel Wound Single Electric Guitar String

The Ernie Ball Nickel Wound is a .052 thick string for electric guitars, supplied individually. The steel core with nickel winding provides a balanced sound.

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£2.18
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EVH Premium Strings 10 - 52 Electric Guitar Strings
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EVH Premium Strings 10 - 52 Electric Guitar Strings

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This pack of EVH Premium Strings 10 - 52 includes pure nickel electric guitar strings that sound beautifully lush and have a smooth feel beneath the fingertips.

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£6.90
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Sadowsky Blue Label Guitar String Stainless Steel Flatwound 13-56 for electric guitar
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Sadowsky Blue Label Guitar String Stainless Steel Flatwound 13-56 for electric guitar

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The Sadowsky Blue Label Guitar String Set Stainless Steel Flatwound 13-56 is an extra-heavy string set for electric guitar, ideal for experienced guitarists who often play traditional jazz and blues, even in lower tunings.

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£29

D'Addario NYS008 Single Plain Steel Guitar String, .008 loose string for electric guitar

D'Addario NYS008 .008 plain steel guitar string, for improved tuning stability.

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£2.08

D'Addario PL010-5 Plain Steel Guitar Single String, .010 loose string for electric guitar (5 x)

D'Addario PL010-5 plain steel guitar strings offer a bright tone and are ideal as replacement strings or for putting together a custom set.

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£5.40

D'Addario PL021 Plain Steel Guitar Single String, .021 loose string for electric guitar

D'Addario PL021 plain steel .021 string for acoustic and electric guitar.

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£1.76

Ernie Ball 2200 Slash Signature 011 - 048 string set for electric guitar

The Ernie Ball 2200 Slash Signature strings are Slash's signature strings, especially for his powerful, full playing style. They give your guitar a thick, stable tone. Ideal for rock and hard rock!

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GHS GBZWLO Boomers Low Tuned Heavyweight Electric Guitar Strings
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GHS GBZWLO Boomers Low Tuned Heavyweight Electric Guitar Strings

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GHS GBZWLO Boomers Low Tuned Heavyweight electric guitar strings have been carefully calibrated to support alternate, lower tunings. This pack comes with gauges .011, .014, .018, .036, .052, and .070.

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£6.10
Ernie Ball 2249 Stainless Steel Extra Slinky Electric Guitar Strings
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Ernie Ball 2249 Stainless Steel Extra Slinky Electric Guitar Strings

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The Ernie Ball 2249 electric guitar strings are the thinnest edition of the Stainless Steel Slinky Series. With a .008 to .038 gauge these strings bend with minimum effort and boast articulate, ultra-clear sound.

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£7.15
Rotosound NP012 Roto .012 Electric Guitar String
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Rotosound NP012 Roto .012 Electric Guitar String

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The Rotosound NP012 Roto electric guitar string is made from nickel-plated steel to guarantee classic tone. This .012-gauged string can replace the high-E to complete a full pack.

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Rotosound NP014 Roto .014 string for electric guitar
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Rotosound NP014 Roto .014 string for electric guitar

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Rotosound NP014 Roto .014 string for electric guitar.

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D'Addario NW062 Electric Guitar String

This single D'Addario NW062 electric guitar string has a steel core wound with nickel-plated steel for classic attack with plenty of bite. With a .062 gauge, it's a great replacement for low-E string of a standard 6-string, or the low-B of a 7 or 8 string.

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Rotosound NP015 Roto .015 Electric Guitar String
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Rotosound NP015 Roto .015 Electric Guitar String

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The unwound Rotosound NP015 Roto .015 gauged electric guitar string has been made from nickel-plated steel to ensure classic warmth and definition.

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D'Addario NW034 individual string for ac. and electric guitar
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D'Addario NW034 individual string for ac. and electric guitar

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Put the nickel-wound d'Addario NW034 as an A or D string on your electric guitar or acoustic western. The string has a thickness of .034 inch.

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D'Addario NW066 Guitar String
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D'Addario NW066 Guitar String

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The D'Addario NW066 nickel-wound guitar string is gauged .066 and can be used to replace the low B string of a seven or eight-string electric or acoustic guitar.

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Daddario NW042 individual string for electric guitar

The NW042 by D'Addario is a nickel-wound steel strings for electric or acoustic guitar. It has a 0.042-inch diameter making it suited for use as an A string in a 011 set.

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Daddario NW052 separate string for electric guitar

The NW052 by D'Addario is a single nickel-wound steel string for electric or acoustic guitar. With a 0.052-inch diameter, it's the perfect replacement for a thick E string in a 011 set.

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DR Strings FL-13 LEGEND Polished Flatwound Electric Guitar Strings

The LEGEND™ Heavy 13-54 Polished Flatwound strings deliver a warm, full tone with a smooth playing experience. Perfect for 34 or 35" scale sizes and available in short scale.

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Fast delivery within approx. 4 business days

DR Strings NBE-9 HI-DEF NEON BLUE Coated electric guitar strings

Make your guitar stand out with the DR Strings Hi-Def Neon Blue 9-42: durable, bright-sounding strings with striking blue coating that light up under UV light.

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Fast delivery within approx. 4 business days
Recommended price £16.95
£13.70

Savarez F50LM Focus 010-052 Focus guitar strings for electric guitar

The Savarez F50LM Focus guitar strings (0.010-0.052) are made of stainless steel alloy with a hexagonal core. They offer excellent dynamics, clarity and durability, perfect for a variety of musical styles.

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Fast delivery within approx. 4 business days
Recommended price £8.15
£7.65

D'Addario ECG23PL XL Chromes 10-48 Extra Light, Plain Third flatwound strings for electric guitar

The ECG23PL XL Chromes 10-48 Extra Light is a set of electric guitar strings from the well-known brand D'Addario. Especially for jazz and blues, these flatwound strings are extremely suitable. The G string is a plain steel string.

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Recommended price £32
£21.30

D'Addario CG044 XL Chromes Flat Wound Single .044 electric guitar string

The D'Addario CG044 XL Chromes is a .044 flatwound electric guitar string, with a smooth feel and a warm, mellow tone. Perfect for replacements or custom-made sets.

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Recommended price £10.50
£9.15

DR Strings BKE-10/52 Black Beauties Electric Guitar Strings

DR Strings' BKE-10/52 Black Beauties are striking black-coloured strings for electric guitar. The strings have a thickness of .010 to .052 and have a hard and protective coating.

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Fast delivery within approx. 4 business days
Recommended price £13.90
£13.40

Ernie Ball 2712 Slinky Cobalt 095-044 Electric Guitar Strings

Ernie Ball's 2712 Slinky Cobalt 095-044 deliver more output than most other traditional strings. These strings for electric guitars sound incredibly bright and have a wide dynamic range.

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Fast delivery within approx. 4 business days
Recommended price £16.55
£11.20

D'Addario XSE1052-3P XS Nickel Coated 10-52 Electric Guitar Strings (3-Pack)

The D’Addario XSE1052-3P ultra-thin-coated electric guitar strings are a more than solid choice for guitarists who love the sound of drop tunings, as well as for players who demand a tighter feel for the lower strings. Here, you get three packs in one go.

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Recommended price £55
£33

D'Addario XSE1149-3P XS Nickel Coated 11-49 Electric Guitar Strings (3-Pack)

The D'Addario XSE1149-3P XS Nickel Coated 11-49 pack contains three full sets of strings for electric guitar, with thickness 11-49 and an ultra-thin coating that ensures long life.

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Recommended price £55
£33

Ernie Ball 1170 .070 Nickel Wound Single Electric Guitar String

This single, extra-thick Ernie Ball .070 gauged electric guitar string has a steel core wound with nickel to ensure balanced sound.

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Fast delivery within approx. 4 business days
Recommended price £9.25
£3.34

DR Strings Dragon Skin+ Coated Electric Guitar Strings Light 9-42 for electric guitar

Looking for long-lasting, tight-sounding light-gauge electric guitar strings? Check out this pack of DR Strings Dragon Skin+ coated strings.

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Fast delivery within approx. 4 business days
Recommended price £13.95
£13.40

GHS GB-12L Boomers 12-string Electric Guitar Strings (Light)

This pack of GHS GB-12L Boomers includes a full set of bright-and-rich-sounding strings for 12-string electric guitars. Also known as Power Strings, GHS Boomers are popular among beginners and pros alike.

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Fast delivery within approx. 4 business days
Recommended price £20.95
£11.40
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