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13-56

Name: 13-56 Medium, Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
Brand: D'Addario
SKU: NB1356
Price: 12.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings

$12.99

Tone

Bright Mellow

Code Value: 225 Points Code Value: Not Applicable

Product Details

SKU: 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.

Ideal For: All Genres, Bluegrass, Fingerstyle

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

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.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
NYS013	E4	0.013 in	27.4 lbs
NYS017	B3	0.017 in	26.3 lbs
NB026	G3	0.026 in	35.0 lbs
NB035	D3	0.035 in	35.7 lbs
NB045	A2	0.045 in	32.6 lbs
NB056	E2	0.056 in	27.6 lbs

FAQs

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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 of uncoated strings.

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

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.

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

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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

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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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Nickel Bronze 12-53

"D'Addario strings are absolutely rock-solid reliable. They're the one piece of gear I never have to think about twice. The sound is consistently excellent, whether I'm using their Phosphor Bronze or Nickel Bronze strings, and they remain stable through long sessions and tours."
– Chris Eldridge

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Nickel Bronze 13-56

"Nickel Bronze strings are the perfect complement to my boutique and vintage guitars. They bring out more of the fundamentals and woodiness in those instruments. They settle in quickly and provide a warm and direct tone."

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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.

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.