Best Electric Guitar Strings in the UK

Elixir 12052 feel like traditional guitar strings but these things are anything but. First and foremost, the rich and detailed tone that these things will be able to give you guitar will last 3-5 times longer compared to ordinary strings.

It is all about the nickel-plated steel that incorporates Nanoweb™ coating. The coating is really good at preventing the usual contamination and corrosion issues that plague regular strings. At the same time, the anti-rust plating resists the tone-deadening rust and corrosion effects.

The strings are especially thin and lightweight. The 6-string pack weighs just 45 grams (including the package). Nevertheless, these things are as tough and rugged as they come. You'll have to change them far less often compared to regular strings.

Of course, we're not saying that the product is flawless. We don't have any major issues with it but you will have to slowly and carefully adjust the strings after threading them. Otherwise, you won't be able to pull out the company' trademark crisp sound.

All things considered, Elixir 12052 packs the best guitar strings on this list. Reducing the finger-squeaking effect, these strings are equally suitable for performance and recording purposes. It certainly doesn't hurt that these things are ridiculously durable too.

D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound packs regular light-gauge strings (from E-0.010 to E-0.046).

Precision-wound on the company's very own digitally-controlled machines, these strings deliver ace intonation, clear fundamentals, and unmatched consistency. Wound with a nickel-plated steel wrap wire, these things incorporate the company's distinctive bright tone and the magnetic output that draws you in and doesn't let go. That's always the case with D'Addario's strings though.

This particular product, on the other hand, packs plain steel strings and hexagonal cores.

The break-resistant, high-carbon steel wire offers remarkable strength and pitch stability.

The precision-drawn and micro-coated strings are able to maintain that familiar uncoated tone, all whilst considerably extending string life.

The round wound makes sure that these strings hurt far less than regular strings and prevents the usual fraying issue.

For our taste, the product's only downside is that the strings are not individually packaged (twisted in pairs).

Setting this minor problem aside, D'Addario EXL110 Nickel Wound will be able to elevate your guitar's sound and make sure that you've no issues in the long run. The versatile sound that the strings deliver will prove suitable for all genres (from rock and metal to blues and jazz) and playing styles.

Ernie Ball 2223 Electric Guitar Strings Super Slinky are as versatile as they come. The strings will prove suitable for all electric guitars (except Headless Steinbergs).

The company's strings in general and these things, in particular, incorporate specific gauges and core-to-wrap ratios for the most balanced, richest harmonics and the Ernie Ball's signature Slinky feel.

The nickel-plated steel wrapped around a tin-plated high-carbon hex-shaped steel core is the biggest contributor towards that balanced tone that is able to compliment pretty much all guitar types and playing styles.

The aforementioned steel core wire is almost absurdly durable, making sure you won't have to replace the strings more often than necessary. The only exception to that rule is the high E string that breaks too easily compared to other strings.

The nickel-plated part makes sure that the balanced tone incorporates practically unrivalled intonation and superior consistency.

Last but not least, the ElementShield™ packaging will be able to protect the strings against rust and corrosion in humid environments.

Again, Ernie Ball 2223 Electric Guitar Strings Super Slinky are all about longevity, versatility, and tonality. The strings offer excellent output, equally excellent treble, solid midrange, and deep bass.

David Gilmour, Pink Floyd's lead guitarist (among other titles), is up there with the biggest musicians ever. The GHS GB-DGF David Gilmour String Set won't give you the living legend's skills but the strings might be able to make your guitar sound close enough to the man himself.

First and foremost, these things are really durable. Incorporating round-wound nickel-plated steel over a round core, the strings last much longer than your average prospect on the market today.

Sure, they darken with time and lose their sharp appearance. That doesn't affect the strings' sound/performance though. That bright tone will easily last and remain unchanged for several months.

The slightly heavier top/bottom E gives the otherwise familiar sound a unique twist/touch. At the same time, the added tone and clarity on the lower strings is really noticeable too, making these things versatile and much more suitable for live concerts than every other string set on this list.

The 10.5-50 gauge gives well-balanced tones and solid bass across the set. You should have no issues bending 2 tones on the G at the fifth fret.

Once more, no strings will make you sound like David Gilmour but the GHS GB-DGF David Gilmour String Set might just be able to take your live performance sound to the next level. There's practically nothing about these medium-weight strings to dislike.

We can definitely get behind the Adagio E9 Professional Electric Guitar String Set.

As far as we're concerned, the only issue with these strings is that the nickel-plated steel isn't corrosion-resistant, so you'll always have to take proper care and clean them after sweaty gigs. Other than that, these things are great.

The strings' tone and resonance are up there with the most expensive prospects on the market right now. The nickel-plated steel makes them tough, durable, and reliable in the long run.

The extra-light 9-40 gauge gives these strings an excellent feel and an equally excellent tone. The ball-ended design allows for easy fitting and fast settle-in, giving the strings super-stable tuning.

The nickel-wound build, on the other hand, is the biggest contributor to the strings' crisp and clear tone.

Apart from that, we can definitely get behind the product's packaging. The high-gloss cardboard makes the set an ideal gift for professional and aspiring musicians. Each individual string is shrink-wrapped and air-sealed.

All in all, Adagio E9 Professional Electric Guitar String Set packs everything quality strings are supposed to be, supposed to stand for, and supposed to deliver. Plus, the strings are equally suitable for aspiring musicians, small-time players, and big-time pros.