D&#39;Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar (10-47)

3.5 (6)

$12.99

4.6 (931)

$12.90

4.0 (5)

$12.99

4.5 (1)

$12.99

4.7 (67)

$12.20 $11.90 $0.30 · All time low

Price History

Based on price data from 5 merchants for "D'Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar (10-47)". Prices shown reflect NEW condition. Tracking began Apr 2, 2026.

^* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Description

Edit description

Step up your acoustic game with the D'Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (10-47), designed to let your instrument's true personality shine. These premium uncoated strings are crafted from an innovative mix of nickel-plated phosphor bronze and high carbon NY steel, allowing your guitar's natural tonal qualities to take center stage. Whether you're recording in the studio or performing live, these strings deliver superb clarity and projection, ensuring that every note rings out with vibrant resonance.

Perfect for players who desire a warm, organic sound without sacrificing tuning stability, the Nickel Bronze strings feature a unique NY steel core that reduces string breakage and maintains consistent tuning. With gauges ranging from .010 to .047, they offer an extra-light feel that's ideal for both beginners and seasoned players who enjoy effortless bending. Plus, the corrosion-resistant construction means these strings will last longer, keeping your tone fresh and vibrant.

Elevate your playing experience with D'Addario's Nickel Bronze strings, where innovation meets tradition to amplify the true voice of your guitar.

Key Features:

Gauges: .010, .014, .w023, .030, .039, .047
Uncoated premium strings with nickel bronze wrap
High carbon NY steel core for enhanced durability and tuning stability
Extra-light gauge for easy playability
Round wound design for rich, resonant sound
Corrosion-resistant for longer string life

Product specs

Guitar Type	Acoustic Guitar
Number of Strings	6
Coated	No
Gauges	.010, .014p, .023w, .030, .039, .047
Core Material	Hexagonal High-carbon Steel
Winding Material	Nickel-plated Phosphor Bronze
Winding Type	Round Wound

FAQs

What is the benefit of using D'Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings?: D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings offer a natural, clear, and focused tone that enhances the unique sound of your acoustic guitar. The nickel-plated phosphor bronze winding provides a balanced sound with excellent clarity and projection.
Are D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings suitable for beginners?: Yes, the extra light 10-47 gauge is ideal for beginners as it offers easier playability, reducing finger fatigue while maintaining a rich and articulate tone.
How do D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings compare to phosphor bronze strings?: Nickel Bronze strings provide a more natural and transparent tone compared to phosphor bronze, which tends to have a warmer and darker sound. Nickel Bronze strings also enhance the guitar's natural voice without overpowering it.
What type of acoustic guitar is best suited for D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings?: These strings are versatile and can be used on any acoustic guitar, but they particularly shine on guitars where you want to preserve and highlight the instrument's natural tonal characteristics.
Do D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings have a coating?: No, D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings are not coated, which helps them maintain a natural feel and sound, though they may require more frequent changes compared to coated strings.

Videos

Add video

Music & Arts

D'Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

Music & Arts

D'Addario NB (Nickel bronze) Series acoustic guitar strings review and sound demo.

SKISWUD The Guitar Shop

Reviews

Add review

PROS

Excellent sound quality with bright tones and deep bass
Long-lasting durability and resistance to corrosion
Ideal for mahogany top guitars; enhances their natural sound
Maintains clarity and projection over time
Easy installation, suitable for beginners
Reduces finger soreness, great for extended play
Complements specific guitars like Taylor models perfectly
Offers a smooth finish with a comfortable feel

CONS

High E string prone to snapping during initial setup
Not ideal for players seeking a warm, woody tone
Silver-nickel appearance may look unusual on acoustics
Tends to sound overbearing and metallic on some guitars

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about D'Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar (10-47).

Comparisons

0 0

Some owners prefer D'Addario Nickel Bronze for balancing bright and warm tones, unlike Martin's which are perceived to dull blackwood guitars.
Source
0 0

Elixir strings are noted for their longevity, with some users comparing them favorably over other brands for consistent brightness.
Source
0 0

Nickel Bronze strings are perceived as having more fundamental tones, while phosphor bronze offers more overtone and shimmer; Nickel Bronze are more mid-heavy, contrasting with the scooped sound of phosphor bronze.
Source

Setup and maintenance

0 0

Light gauge strings are suggested for brighter, more treble-rich sound, while medium gauge offers fuller, warmer tones.
Source

User experience

0 0

D'Addario XS phosphor bronze coated strings are favored for their light and custom light gauges, enhancing sound versatility.
Source
0 0

Users report Nickel Bronze strings produce a sound reminiscent of electric guitar strings on an acoustic, providing balanced volume across the spectrum, though not all users prefer this tone.
Source

Use cases and applications

0 0

These strings are noted to pair particularly well with mahogany guitars, enhancing their natural warmth and creating a more fundamental sound as they age.
Source

Add review

5.0 out of 5

Based on 1 Review and 5 Ratings

5 star

4 star

3 star

2 star

1 star

alexanderleezy

436

about 8 years ago

Best acoustic strings ever!

I love these acoustic strings so much! Such a crisp, comfortable tone!

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Folk, World, & Country

Electronic

Blues

Alternative Rock

More D'Addario Strings

D'Addario EXL115 Nickelwound Guitar Strings 11-49 Strings

$6.20 - $6.90

6 available stores

5.0 (67)

^# 2

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

51 artists using

D'Addario NYXL Nickelwound Guitar Strings 10-52 Strings

$11.50 - $13.06

7 available stores

5.0 (56)

^# 7

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

25 artists using

D'Addario NYXL Nickelwound Guitar Strings 10-46 Strings

$12.51 - $13.30

7 available stores

5.0 (76)

^# 9

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

35 artists using

D'Addario EXL110 Nickelwound Guitar Strings 10-46 Strings

$6.36 - $8.49

9 available stores

4.5 (216)

^# 10

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

68 artists using

D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze .012-.053 Acoustic Guitar Strings Strings

$8.30 - $9.99

7 available stores

4.5 (48)

^# 18

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

17 artists using

D'Addario EXL140 Nickelwound Guitar Strings 10-52 Strings

$6.49 - $7.30

6 available stores

5.0 (27)

^# 19

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

12 artists using

D'Addario EXL170 Nickel Round Wound Bass Strings Strings

$12.26 - $26.99

7 available stores

5.0 (23)

^# 20

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

10 artists using

D'Addario EXL120 Nickelwound Guitar Strings 9-42 Strings

$6.49 - $11.99

3 available stores

4.5 (29)

^# 21

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

12 artists using

D'Addario NYXL Nickelwound Guitar Strings (11-56) Strings

$9.99 - $14.30

8 available stores

5.0 (21)

^# 27

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EJ17 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Strings

$6.61 - $9.99

7 available stores

5.0 (14)

^# 28

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

13 artists using

D'addario EXL116 Nickel Wound, Medium Top/Heavy Bottom, 11-52 Strings

$6.49 - $15.99

7 available stores

5.0 (8)

^# 29

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

13 artists using

D'Addario EXL117 Nickelwound Guitar Strings 11-56 Strings

$6.49 - $7.20

6 available stores

5.0 (18)

^# 31

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario Chromes Flat Wound ECB81 45-100 Strings

$43.93 - $49.99

3 available stores

5.0 (8)

^# 32

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

11 artists using

D'Addario NYXL0942 Super Light 09-42 Electric Guitar Strings Strings

$12.99 - $13.70

6 available stores

4.5 (27)

^# 39

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario XSB45100 XS Nickel Electric Bass Guitar Strings Strings

$49.99 - $56.00

7 available stores

^# 53

in Strings Rank

D'Addario EXL110+ XL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 10.5-48 Regular Plus Strings

$6.17 - $8.49

8 available stores

^# 54

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

1 artist using

D'Addario NYXL0946 NYXL Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.046 Super Light Top/Regular Bottom Strings

$11.30 - $12.99

7 available stores

5.0 (12)

^# 56

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL157 Nickel Wound Medium Baritone Guitar Strings 14-68 Strings

$8.99 - $13.00

7 available stores

5.0 (8)

^# 57

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL158 Nickel Wound Light Baritone Guitar Strings 13-62 Strings

$7.99 - $10.40

7 available stores

5.0 (7)

^# 58

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL110-7 Nickel Wound (.010-059) Guitar Strings Strings

$7.99 - $8.99

7 available stores

4.5 (13)

^# 60

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario NYXL Nickelwound Guitar Strings 10-59 Strings

$13.43 - $15.99

7 available stores

5.0 (9)

^# 64

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL170-5 XL Nickel Round Wound 5-String Long Bass Strings Strings

$21.99 - $28.99

8 available stores

5.0 (12)

^# 66

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

6 artists using

D'Addario XT Electric Guitar Strings Strings

$12.99 - $13.99

7 available stores

5.0 (5)

^# 69

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

6 artists using

D'Addario EXL125 Nickelwound Guitar Strings 9-46 Strings

$6.49 - $8.49

7 available stores

5.0 (13)

^# 75

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL145 Nickelwound Heavy Gauge Strings (12-54) Strings

$5.88 - $7.50

7 available stores

4.5 (7)

^# 77

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL165 Nickel Wound 45-105 Strings

$17.99 - $27.00

7 available stores

4.5 (13)

^# 82

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Medium Electric Guitar Strings (11-49) Strings

$11.70 - $13.99

6 available stores

5.0 (15)

^# 85

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL110BT XL Balanced Tension 10-46 Strings

$6.60 - $7.49

7 available stores

4.5 (17)

^# 86

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EJ21 XL Nickel Jazz Light Electric Guitar Strings Strings

$5.00 - $9.00

7 available stores

5.0 (4)

^# 89

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

6 artists using

D'Addario EJ26 Phosphor Bronze, Custom Light, 11-52 Strings

$8.30 - $41.65

6 available stores

4.5 (11)

^# 92

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL120-7 Nickel Wound, 7-String, Super Light, 9-54 Strings

$7.99 - $8.30

5 available stores

4.5 (7)

^# 93

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario ECG25 Chromes Flat Wound Strings Strings

$17.91 - $23.80

7 available stores

4.5 (8)

^# 98

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario NYXL45105 Nickel Wound Bass Strings (45-105) Strings

$24.30 - $33.00

8 available stores

4.5 (5)

^# 99

in Strings Rank

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EXL140 Strings

$6.49 - $7.30

6 available stores

4.5 (7)

Who’s using this:

D’Addario ECB82 Chromes Flatwound Medium strings Strings

$43.00 - $49.99

6 available stores

5.0 (5)

Who’s using this:

D'Addario Xl Nickel Wound Bass Strings Strings

$16.80 - $27.00

7 available stores

4.5 (11)

Who’s using this:

2 artists using

D'Addario NYXL1052 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light Top / Heavy Bottom, 10-52 Strings

$9.99 - $12.99

6 available stores

5.0 (6)

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EJ15 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Strings

$7.49 - $10.00

6 available stores

4.5 (8)

Who’s using this:

D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Regular Light 5-String Bass Strings (45-130) Strings

$34.80 - $37.55

7 available stores

5.0 (1)

Who’s using this:

D'Addario EPN110 Pure Nickel, Regular Light 10-45 Strings

$6.99 - $10.50

6 available stores

5.0 (2)

Who’s using this: