Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar Strings

Acoustic bass guitar strings are available in both phosphor bronze and 80 20 bronze.

Acoustic electric bass guitar strings.

They re a top seller in this catalog and rock and blues musicians alike favor them for their fat loud sound and deep bottom end. Phosphor bronze is made from copper with tin and phosphor added. And the heaviest strings a 0 56 inch diameter referred to as fifty six. Acoustic electric guitar strings have been designed in a range of thickness and these gauges are duly designated in thousandths of inches.

Other strings are made of nylon which is a modern equivalent of the gut strings that guitars historically used. Now for those who want something on the lighter side try the martin msp4800 4 string sp light acoustic bass strings. If you ve ever picked up an electric bass guitar you know bass strings are very different than guitar strings. This material which is also widely used in acoustic guitar strings delivers a rich tone that offers plenty of character.

The thinnest string is known to have a 0 008 inch diameter usually called eight by the guitarists. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of acoustic bass at guitar center. Check out dr strings rare phosphor bronze acoustic bass strings. Most acoustic bass strings are made of phosphor bronze.

We carry acoustic bass strings made by c f. To span the bass longer scale length and get the strong low end and sustain needed for the instrument. And when you need the jangle of a 12 string electric or acoustic guitar you ll be glad to know we stock plenty of options in both. Individual electric acoustic bass guitar strings can be found in the single strings section.

Tapewound otherwise known as black nylon strings are designed for electric bass players who strive for a warm round vintage tone. Phosphor bronze also the default material for 6 string acoustic guitar strings is relatively warm and rich in tone whereas 80 20 strings are bright and crisp with a sizzle. Martin d addario dr elixir ernie ball fender ghs rotosound sit and thomastik infeld. For electric acoustic bass players we have phosphor bronze strings from adamas and ghs and brass wound on steel sets from la bella.

Phosphor bronze acoustic bass strings have a warmer richer tone than 80 20 bronze strings. Most orders are eligible for free shipping.