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13-56 Medium, Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
13-56 Medium, Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
13-56 Medium, Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
13-56 Medium, Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
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13-56

Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings NB1356

Nickel Bronze acoustic strings are made to bring out the unique tonal characteristics of your guitar, allowing its natural voice to shine through. This distinctive string alloy creates a clear, focused sound, magnifying the sonic properties of the guitar’s wood. Made with a NY Steel core and nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap wire, Nickel Bronze strings get you the most out of your guitar and your playing. 13-56 Medium gauge strings provides maximum volume and projection, with more tension and resistance.
 
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13-56

Nickel Bronze acoustic strings are made to bring out the unique tonal characteristics of your guitar, allowing its natural voice to shine through. This distinctive string alloy creates a clear, focused sound, magnifying the sonic properties of the guitar’s wood. Made with a NY Steel core and nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap wire, Nickel Bronze strings get you the most out of your guitar and your playing. 13-56 Medium gauge strings provides maximum volume and projection, with more tension and resistance.
String Tension Chart
Item # Note Diameter Tension
NYS013 E 0.013 in 27.42 lbs
NYS017 B 0.017 26.31
NB026 G 0.026 35.00
NB035 D 0.035 35.69
NB045 A 0.045 32.60
NB056 E 0.056 27.60

Product Features

  • Coating: Uncoated
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets
  • Wrap Material: Nickel Bronze
  • D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings are made with nickel-plated phosphor bronze, wrapped over a hexagonal NY steel core.
  • The nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap wire provides a clear, focused sound, which magnifies the sonic properties of the guitar’s wood
  • Nickel-plating increases natural corrosion resistance for a longer lasting uncoated string.
  • Our Nickel Bronze acoustic guitar strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • D’Addario Nickel Bronze strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

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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 X-Series strings! Our two X Series options each use a distinct method to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone and feel of uncoated strings.

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

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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

NY STRONG.

NY Steel
NY Steel

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.

NY STRONG.

NY Steel
NY Steel

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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