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D'Addario NB1356 Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Medium, 13-56
D'Addario NB1356 Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Medium, 13-56
D'Addario NB1356 Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Medium, 13-56
D'Addario NB1356 Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Medium, 13-56
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13-56

Medium Set NB1356

NB1356 is a medium Nickel Bronze set that offers heavier gauges for increased projection - a favorite among bluegrass and fingerstyle players! Producing a distinctly clear and focused tone, Nickel Bronze strings bring out the unique character of your acoustic instrument, allowing its natural voice to be heard.
 
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13-56

NB1356 is a medium Nickel Bronze set that offers heavier gauges for increased projection - a favorite among bluegrass and fingerstyle players! Producing a distinctly clear and focused tone, Nickel Bronze strings bring out the unique character of your acoustic instrument, allowing its natural voice to be heard.
String Tension Chart
Item # Note Diameter Tension
- E 0.0130 in 27.420 lbs
- B 0.0170 26.310
- G 0.0260 35.000
- D 0.0350 35.690
- A 0.0450 32.600
- E 0.0560 27.600

Product Features

  • Coating: Uncoated
  • Tuning: Standard
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets
  • Wrap Material: Nickel Bronze
  • Nickel plated phosphor bronze wrap wire provides a uniquely balanced tone with enhanced mid-range frequencies, bringing out the true sound of your guitar.
  • Nickel plating increases natural corrosion resistance for a longer lasting uncoated string.
  • Features D'Addario's exclusive high-carbon NY steel for unprecedented strength and tuning stability.
  • Environmentally-friendly, corrosion-resistant packaging keeps strings fresh
  • All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA

Does D’Addario have an online string tension guide?

Yes. We offer String Tension Pro - a free, easy-to-use website that allows you to create customized string sets, compare string sets, and determine the optimum gauges for your instrument and tuning. To learn more, click here.

 

How can I extend the life of my strings?

There are many factors that can affect the lifespan of your strings. Here are some tips to help extend the life of your strings:

1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

2. Try D’Addario XT strings, which utilize a proprietary treatment to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone and feel of your favorite uncoated strings. 

3. Try these maintenance and care products to prolong string life and performance. 

 

How do I restring my guitar?

Check out the videos to learn the restringing process for electric, acoustic, classical, bass, and other instruments. You will also find videos on restringing, tuning, humidification, and general maintenance.

  

RESOURCES

The science behind balanced tension

Guide to C-A-G-E-D

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REVEAL THE TRUE SOUND OF YOUR GUITAR

Nickel Bronze strings are the premium uncoated acoustic strings by D’Addario. Featuring an innovative combination of nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrapped onto a high carbon NY steel core, these strings bring out the unique tonal characteristics of any guitar, allowing its natural voice to truly shine. Nickel Bronze delivers unrivaled clarity, resonance and projection, as well as outstanding tonal balance.

REVEAL THE TRUE SOUND OF YOUR GUITAR

Nickel Bronze strings are the premium uncoated acoustic strings by D’Addario. Featuring an innovative combination of nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrapped onto a high carbon NY steel core, these strings bring out the unique tonal characteristics of any guitar, allowing its natural voice to truly shine. Nickel Bronze delivers unrivaled clarity, resonance and projection, as well as outstanding tonal balance.

Julian Lage

NICKEL BRONZE 13-56

"D'Addario strings reveal the truest sound and potential of every instrument they interact with. Besides being insanely reliable, they feel and sound exceptional."
Julian Lage
Molly Tuttle

NICKEL BRONZE 13-56

"I have used D'Addario strings ever since I started playing guitar when I was eight years old. They always bring out the best in my instruments and in my playing."
Molly Tuttle
Mike Dawes

CUSTOM NICKEL BRONZE

"I combine the light and medium gauges for a wonderfully balanced set for DADGAD tuning. D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings are perfect under my fingers and a joy to play at every show!"
Mike Dawes
Julian Lage

NICKEL BRONZE 13-56

"D'Addario strings reveal the truest sound and potential of every instrument they interact with. Besides being insanely reliable, they feel and sound exceptional."
Julian Lage
Molly Tuttle

NICKEL BRONZE 13-56

"I have used D'Addario strings ever since I started playing guitar when I was eight years old. They always bring out the best in my instruments and in my playing."
Molly Tuttle
Mike Dawes

CUSTOM NICKEL BRONZE

"I combine the light and medium gauges for a wonderfully balanced set for DADGAD tuning. D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings are perfect under my fingers and a joy to play at every show!"
Mike Dawes

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NY STRONG.

NY STEEL

NY Steel is processed in D’Addario’s exclusive wire facility in Farmingdale, New York. Through advanced machinery and processes, our premium high carbon steel delivers unmatched tuning stability and superior break resistance.

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