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Q: Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

80/20 bronze strings have a bright, crisp sound but age faster. Phosphor bronze gives a warmer, rounder tone and resists corrosion better. Choose according to the sound you want and the way you play.

Q: What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

Tension describes how firm the strings are. Normal tension is softer and more comfortable. High tension gives more volume and projection but requires more finger strength. The tension is stated by the manufacturer on each set.

Q: What pick thickness should I choose?

A thin pick (under 0.60 mm) suits strumming and chords. A medium pick (0.60 to 0.80 mm) is versatile. A thick pick (over 0.80 mm) offers more precision and control for lead playing. See our guide "Thickness, shape, material: how to choose your pick" (in French).

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XSE1046

Electric strings set XS Nickel Regular Light 10-46

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€21.84

XS is breathing new life into coated strings. With its ultra-thin film coating on every wound string and unique polymer treatment on the plain steels, XS offers our highest level of protection for maximum life with an uncommonly smooth feel, making it the most innovative coated string ever created.

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XSE1052

Electric strings set XS Nickel Light Top Heavy Bottom 10-52

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Price from €16.99

€21.24

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XSPL0105

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 0105

Limited quantities available in 6 to 12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .0105 gauge, for guitar.

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XSE1149

Electric strings set XS nickel Medium 11-49

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €14.40

€18.00

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XSE0946

Electric strings set XS Nickel Super Light Top Regular Bottom 9-46

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €14.30

€17.88

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XSE0942

Electric strings set XS Nickel Super Light 9-42

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €16.32

€20.40

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XSNW024

XS nickel wound single string 024

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €5.20

€6.50

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XSNW026

XS nickel wound single string 026

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €4.72

€5.90

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XSNW028

XS nickel wound single string 028

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €4.96

€6.20

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XSNW030

XS nickel wound single string 030

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €4.96

€6.20

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XSNW032

XS nickel wound single string 032

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €4.96

€6.20

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XSNW036

XS nickel wound single string 036

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €4.96

€6.20

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XSNW038

XS nickel wound single string 038

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €5.68

€7.10

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XSNW042

XS nickel wound single string 042

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €5.68

€7.10

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XSNW046

XS nickel wound single string 046

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €5.68

€7.10

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XSNW052

XS nickel wound single string 052

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €6.72

€8.40

Electric strings set XS NickelSuper Light Plus 9,5-44

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XSE09544

Electric strings set XS Nickel Super Light Plus 9,5-44

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €16.46

€20.58

XS Nickel Plated Steel Regular Light 7-String 10-56

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XSE1056

XS Nickel Plated Steel Regular Light 7-String 10-56

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €20.15

€25.19

Designed for 7-string guitars, this 10-56 Regular Light set includes strings from our most popular gauges, plus an extra bass string.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Med Top/X-Hvy Btm 11-56

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XSE1156

XS Nickel Plated Steel Med Top/X-Hvy Btm 11-56

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €17.45

€21.81

This 11-56 Medium treble / Extra Heavy bass set is designed to maintain a comfortable playing tension with a tuning one whole step lower (drop D). String gauges: .011, .014, .019, .032w, .044w, .056w.

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XSE1252W

XS Nickel Plated Steel Jazz Light 12-52

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €18.61

€23.26

This 12-52 Light gauge set includes a wound 3rd string (G), to offer more tension for drop tuning or a traditional jazz setup.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 049

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XSNW049

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 049

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €5.57

€6.96

XS nickel wound string, .049 gauge, for electric guitar.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 056

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XSNW056

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 056

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €7.39

€9.24

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 056. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 059

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XSNW059

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 059

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €7.39

€9.24

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 059. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 060

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XSNW060

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 060

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €7.39

€9.24

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 060. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 062

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XSNW062

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 062

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €9.12

€11.40

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 062. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 064

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XSNW064

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 064

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €9.12

€11.40

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 064. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 066

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XSNW066

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 066

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €9.12

€11.40

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 066. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 070

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XSNW070

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 070

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €11.14

€13.92

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 070. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 072

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XSNW072

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 072

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €11.14

€13.92

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 072. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 074

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XSNW074

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 074

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €11.14

€13.92

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 074. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 076

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XSNW076

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 076

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €11.14

€13.92

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 076. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 078

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XSNW078

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 078

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €11.86

€14.83

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 078. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 080

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XSNW080

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String 080

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €11.86

€14.83

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel 080. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String Tapered 084T

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XSNW084T

XS Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Single String Tapered 084T

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €18.24

€22.80

Electric single string XS Nickel Plated Steel tapered 084. These electric guitar strings are part of the XS Electric range.

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XSPL008

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 008

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .008 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL009

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 009

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .009 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL0095

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 0095

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .0095 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL010

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 010

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .010 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL011

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 011

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .011 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL0115

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 0115

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .0115 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL012

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 012

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .012 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL0125

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 0125

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .0125 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL013

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 013

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .013 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL014

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 014

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .014 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL015

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 015

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .015 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL0155

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 0155

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .0155 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL016

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 016

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .016 gauge, for guitar.

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XSPL017

XS Plain Steel Guitar String 017

Available in 6–12 days

Price from €3.25

€4.06

XS Plain Steel plain string, .017 gauge, for guitar.

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FAQ

Find answers to common questions

1 Which string gauge should I choose for an electric guitar?

"Extra-light" sets (for example 009-042) make bends easier and suit fast playing. The standard 010-046 is the most versatile. Heavier gauges (011 and above) give a fuller sound and suit low tunings. After a significant change of gauge, your guitar may need a setup. See our guide "How to choose your string gauge" (in French).

2 Bronze or phosphor bronze: which strings for an acoustic guitar?

3 What is the difference between normal and high tension on a classical guitar?

4 What is the scale length of a bass and why does it matter?

Scale length is the vibrating length of the string, from the nut to the bridge. Sets exist in several lengths (short, medium, long, extra-long). Most basses are long scale (34 inches), but check your instrument's length before buying. See our guide "How to choose your bass strings (gauge and scale)" (in French).

5 What pick thickness should I choose?

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