D'addario: Electric Strings | Cordes Express (47)

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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Helicore Violin Single D String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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H313 1/8M

Helicore Violin Single D String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €19.60

€24.50

For 1/8 violin - 241 mm (9 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Violin Strings

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DZ310 1/8M

Zyex Violin String Set 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €52.32

€65.40

For violin.

Helicore Hybrid Bass Single D String 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension

Double Bass Strings

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HH612 3/4H

Helicore Hybrid Bass Single D String 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension

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Price from €60.66

€75.82

For double bass.

NS Electric Bass/Cello Single G String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

Double Bass Strings

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NS711

NS Electric Bass/Cello Single G String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €31.47

€39.34

Designed to fit all standard double basses with a neck length of 863-889 mm (34-35"). For bass/cello (or omnibass). Medium tension.

Kaplan Cello Single D String 4/4 Scale Light Tension

Cello Strings

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KS512 4/4L

Kaplan Cello Single D String 4/4 Scale Light Tension

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Price from €35.12

€43.90

The Kaplan cello D string is designed for 4/4-size instruments with a 700 mm (27 1/2") scale length. Light tension.

Pro-Arte Viola Single G String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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J5803 SM

Pro-Arte Viola Single G String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €17.34

€21.67

For "Short Scale" viola (overall length 33 to 35.6 cm) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Zyex Violin Single A String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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DZ312 1/8M

Zyex Violin Single A String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €15.22

€19.03

Medium gauge.

Tools

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HGG230100

Premium String Change Mat

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Price from €31.01

€38.76

This oversized, high-performance mat features an anti-slip rubber underside and fabric top, making it the perfect tool for guitar care and maintenance. It's safe for all finishes, provides stability while you work, and is highly durable yet soft enough to avoid damaging your instrument.

Pro-Arte Cello Single A String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

Cello Strings

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J5901 1/2M

Pro-Arte Cello Single A String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €22.81

€28.51

For 1/2 cello with a 600 mm (23 5/8") scale length. Medium tension.

Ascenté Violin A String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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A312 1/8M

Ascenté Violin A String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €10.22

€12.77

Single string for Ascenté violin A. Medium tension, 1/8 size.

Zyex Violin Single G String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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DZ314 1/8M

Zyex Violin Single G String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €24.18

€30.22

Medium gauge.

Kaplan Bass Single C (Extended E) String 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension

Double Bass Strings

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K615 3/4H

Kaplan Bass Single C (Extended E) String 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension

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Price from €116.74

€145.92

For 3/4 double bass with a 1060 mm (41 3/4") scale length. Heavy tension.

Helicore Fourths-Tuning Cello D-String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

Cello Strings

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H552 4/4M

Helicore Fourths-Tuning Cello D-String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €38.30

€47.88

For 4/4 cello, 700 mm string length. Medium gauge.

Ukulele Strings

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EJ88T-6

Nyltech Ukulele Strings 6-String Tenor

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Price from €12.32

€15.40

Optimized for 6-string tenor ukuleles with standard G-C-E-A (GCEA) tuning. String gauges: Nyltech .026, .024, .030 .036, .018, .026.

Helicore Pizzicato Bass Single C (Extended E) String 3/4 Scale Medium Tension

Double Bass Strings

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HP615 3/4M

Helicore Pizzicato Bass Single C (Extended E) String 3/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €91.20

€114.00

For 3/4 double bass with a 1060 mm (41 3/4") scale length. Medium tension.

Ascenté Viola D String Extra-Extra-Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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A412 XXSM

Ascenté Viola D String Extra-Extra-Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €17.42

€21.77

Single string for Ascenté viola D. Medium tension, Extra Extra Short Scale.

Kaplan Forza Viola Single D String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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K412 SM

Kaplan Forza Viola Single D String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €27.36

€34.20

For "short scale" viola (body length between 33 and 35.6 cm (13-14")) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Pro-Arte Viola Single C String Long Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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J5804 LM

Pro-Arte Viola Single C String Long Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €26.00

€32.50

For "Long Scale" viola (overall length 40.6 to 41.9 cm) with a 380 mm (15") scale length. Medium tension.

Kaplan Vivo Viola A String Medium Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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KV411 MM

Kaplan Vivo Viola A String Medium Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €26.00

€32.50

For "medium scale" viola (body length between 38.1 and 40 cm (15-15 3/4")) with a 360 mm (14 1/8") scale length. Medium tension.

Helicore Violin Single A String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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H312 1/4M

Helicore Violin Single A String 1/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €13.96

€17.45

For 1/4 violin - 265 mm (10 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Kaplan Bass Single C (Extended E) String 3/4 Scale Light Tension

Double Bass Strings

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K615 3/4L

Kaplan Bass Single C (Extended E) String 3/4 Scale Light Tension

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Price from €116.74

€145.92

For 3/4 double bass with a 1060 mm (41 3/4") scale length. Light tension.

Helicore Fourths-Tuning Cello A-String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

Cello Strings

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H553 4/4M

Helicore Fourths-Tuning Cello A-String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €80.72

€100.90

For 4/4 cello with a 700 mm (27 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Pro-Arte Cello Single G String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

Cello Strings

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J5903T 4/4M

Pro-Arte Cello Single G String 4/4 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €48.34

€60.43

For 4/4 cello with a 700 mm (27 1/2") scale length. Medium tension.

Kaplan Amo Viola G String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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KA413 SM

Kaplan Amo Viola G String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €30.54

€38.18

For "short scale" viola (body length between 35.6 and 38.1 cm (14-15")) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Ascenté Violin G String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

Violin Strings

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A314 1/8M

Ascenté Violin G String 1/8 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €11.94

€14.93

Single string for Ascenté violin G. Medium tension, 1/8 size.

Mandolin Strings

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NBM1038

Nickel Bronze Mandolin Strings Light 10-38

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Price from €14.26

€17.83

The NBM1038 set provides the ideal tension for easy playing and maximum projection.

Ukulele Strings

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EJ88T-8

Nyltech Ukulele Strings 8-String Tenor

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Price from €13.81

€17.26

Optimized for 8-string tenor ukuleles with standard G-C-E-A (GCEA) tuning. String gauges: Nyltech .024, .024, .030, .030, .036, .018, .028, .024.

Single Flat Top Phosphor Bronze Wound 023

Single Acoustic Strings

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FT039

Single Flat Top Phosphor Bronze Wound 039

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Price from €7.04

€8.80

XS 80/20 Bronze Round Wound Single acoustic guitar strings are perfect as a replacement or for creating custom sets. Part of the XS 80/20 Bronze Series

Kaplan Vivo Viola A String Short Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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KV411 SM

Kaplan Vivo Viola A String Short Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €26.00

€32.50

For "short scale" viola (body length between 35.6 and 38.1 cm (14-15")) with a 330 mm (13") scale length. Medium tension.

Viola Brasileira Set Rio Abaixo and Meia Guitarra

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EJ82B

Viola Brasileira Set Rio Abaixo and Meia Guitarra

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Price from €12.71

€15.89

D'Addario EJ82B viola brasileira sets consist of steel strings with a nickel-plated steel winding and tin-plated plain strings. String gauges: .011/.011, .013/.013, .009/.018W, .012/.026W, .014/.036W.

Helicore Orchestral Bass Single G String 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension

Double Bass Strings

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H611 3/4H

Helicore Orchestral Bass Single G String 3/4 Scale Heavy Tension

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Price from €53.82

€67.27

For 3/4 double bass with a 1060 mm (41 3/4") scale length. Heavy tension.

Pro-Arte Cello Single C String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

Cello Strings

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J5904 1/2M

Pro-Arte Cello Single C String 1/2 Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €54.26

€67.82

For 1/2 cello with a 600 mm (23 5/8") scale length. Medium tension.

Kaplan Vivo Viola C String Medium Scale Medium Tension

Viola Strings

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KV414 MM

Kaplan Vivo Viola C String Medium Scale Medium Tension

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Price from €34.19

€42.74

For "medium scale" viola (body length between 38.1 and 40 cm (15-15 3/4")) with a 360 mm (14 1/8") scale length. Medium tension.

Prelude Violin Single G String 4/4 Scale Light Tension

Violin Strings

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J814 4/4L

Prelude Violin Single G String 4/4 Scale Light Tension

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Price from €9.31

€11.64

For 4/4 violin with a 328 mm (13") scale length. Light tension.

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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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