6 String Sets for Acoustic Guitar

It wouldn't be a stretch to call your strings the most important parts of the guitar. They're the parts that make the vibration, and the vibration is what makes the sound. Not only that, but they're the parts your fingers and picks directly touch, which means they affect more than just the instrument's tone - they affect the way it feels to play, too. Considering how important your strings are, and the way they age over time, it makes sense to replace all of them at once to keep the guitar's playing feel consistent. And with these 6 string sets for acoustic guitar, a full-course replacement is a cinch. So whether you're refreshing a worn set or just looking to try a new feel and sound, you're in the right place.

One of the advantages acoustic guitar strings have over electric guitar strings is that they don't have to interact with magnetic pickups, so there's no real restriction on the materials that can be used to make them. In fact, the most popular materials are bronze and phosphor bronze, found in sets like the Musician's Gear Acoustic 12 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings and the D'Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings. These deliver that iconic acoustic guitar sound, bursting with richness and depth - no wonder they're some of the best rated strings here.

If you're looking for a more modern, high-tech string, you can find plenty of other options that also earn top marks from guitarists. For instance, check out the Elixir Nanoweb HD Light Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings: with Elixir's one-of-a-kind coating, they feel incredibly smooth and last for ages while still delivering the kind of tone you'd expect from uncoated strings. You could also choose to go futuristic with a different material altogether, like the Dean Markley 2034 Blue Steel Cryogenic Light Acoustic Guitar Strings. Or, try a hybrid silk-and-steel set - it's up to you.

With all the diverse sets of strings available here to choose from, the possibilities are virtually endless! Whether you're a bluegrass strummer or a rock star wanting a fresh sound for that new acoustic remix, there's bound to be the right fit among these 6 string sets for acoustic guitar. The only step left to take is to get looking through the lineup - don't forget to use the sidebar filters to your advantage, and you'll be able to narrow down your options in no time.