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There's more than one reason why a seemingly endless variety of roundwound electric guitar strings exist on today's music market. Firstly, their easy construction makes them very affordable. Secondly, roundwound electric guitar strings are quite versatile, so they're preferred by shredders and strummers from many different backgrounds. In fact, you don't need to look any further than this catalog for proof of their popularity. Whether you play blues scales, intricate jazz chords or lightning-fast metal riffs, these pages are loaded with roundwound electric guitar strings to appeal to every budget and taste.
Since only the biggest and best brands are offered here, you can bet that any choice you make will be of the utmost quality. Of course, we all have our preferences when it comes to gauge size and material type, so you might want think about using the "Subcategory" and "Narrow By" tools to customize your options. Under "Narrow By", you can check boxes marked as Coated or Uncoated, 08 Gauge to 14 Gauge and even search by materials like Stainless Steel and Nickel Plated Steel. Another great way to shop is by starting specifically with the best sellers - by doing so, you can get a great idea of what's popular with today's electric guitarists.
Obviously if you're an experienced electric guitarist, you probably already have a good idea of what you want from this section - in which case, dive into your options any time now! For beginners, it's usually recommended that you start with a lighter gauge because they're easier to fret and form chords. Need a suggestion? Check out the D'Addario EXL120 - Nickel Super Light Electric Guitar Strings: they deliver a bright sound that's both consistent and long-lasting. Or, how about the GHS Boomers Light Roundwound Electric Guitar Strings (10-Pack): with this single purchase, you can stock up on 10 sets of durable strings that are perfect for playing metal, rock, country, blues and pop.
From specially-coated strings like the Cleartone Treated Series to metal favorites like the DR Strings Drop-Down Tuning Mega Heavy Strings, this selection of roundwound electric guitar strings is for any guitarist who has a passion for expressing themselves musically. So take your time browsing; before you know it, your electric guitar will be decked with a set of new strings that makes every chord and note you hit ring with power and clarity.