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D'Addario XL Electric Guitar Strings
These strings are great for those guitarists that like to play blues solos. And that’s because of the strings perfect flexibility that allows for some nice bending.
The strings also come in corrosion resistant packaging which guarantees that your guitar will sound just as beautiful and fresh the next time you need to change those strings.
Because these strings are nickel wound, the notes are perfectly sustained and the tone is really bright. When it comes to playing the blues, these strings definitely fit the bill.
Pros
- Corrostion resistant packaging
- Made in the USA
- High carbon steel core
- Very affordable
- The new string bright tone lasts quite awhile
Cons
- Not beginner friendly
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Strings
Ernie Ball is really considered the king of guitar strings, especially if you want nice bright tone that is affordable as well. In fact, these strings are what I have been using for the last several years.
Some of the most popular guitarists have used Ernie Ball Slinky strings. And since this is an article that is focusing on blues style of music, I should mention that Eric Clapton liked to use these strings pretty often.
These particular strings are also great for beginner blues guitarists. They are very easy to put on and plus they make your blues notes sound like a million bucks.
Pros
- High Carbon Steel Core
- Lock twists prevents string from slipping
- Great tone for an affordable price
- They sound great when practicing 12-bar blues
Cons
- I always end up breaking the high E string with these within weeks. (maybe it’s just me)
DR Strings Pure Blues (Med-Heavy)
The smoothness of these strings allows for a more delicate sound in the softer genres like blues. These strings are available in different gauges to best fit your needs.
The DR Pure Blues strings feel smooth and playable with remarkable responsiveness in comparison to other brands. They also have a really amazing vintage sound when you strum them. Wanna replicate BB King? This is as close as you can get.
Another cool feature is that these strings are carefully handmade by human beings and not mass produced by machinery. That way you know you’ll get amazingly high quality strings in every package.
Pros
- Made specifically for blues music
- Produces a warm, vintage sound
- Handmade with care by human beings
- Great for playing lead guitar
- Takes a really long time before corrosion starts
Cons
- D string has a tendency to break more often than with other sets
Ernie Ball Earthwood Acoustic Strings
Here we have yet another Ernie Ball style of guitar string, but that’s no surprise given the quality of strings that this awesome company makes.
These strings are perfect for beginners who are just learning how to put new strings on their guitar. And even better, they won’t frustrate you with having to tune them constantly, because of their tendency to stay in tune for long periods of time. (after they’ve been broken in)
The type of tone that you get with these Ernie Ball Earthwood strings is a balance of crisp highs and buttery smooth lows. If you’re looking to play some blues music with your acoustic guitar, then you definitely should check these out.
Pros
- Extremely durable strings
- Clear highs and smooth lows
- Perfect for lower end guitars to brighten the sound
- Stay in tune for a long time
- Easy on your fingers
Cons
- The tone is not as warm as other strings on this list
D'Addario NYXL Nickel Plated Strings
These strings are perfect for those that use the whammy bar a lot and string bending. These strings are very durable so they will definitely keep up with whatever your style of playing is.
They also have a reputation for staying in tune right from the get-go longer. And that’s really important if you’re in the middle of a gig and need to change your strings real quick between songs.
Pros
- Long lasting tone
- Perfect for playing Stevie Ray and Jimi Hendrix songs
- Made in the USA
- Color-coded ends to help with identification
- Easy to work with (when restringing your guitar)
Cons
- They don’t come individually wrapped.
Elixir Electric Guitar Strings w/Nanoweb Coating
These strings are really cool because of their nanoweb coating, which allows them to keep sounding awesome for a very long time. Not to mention, your fingers will thank you because of less friction that you will have to endure while your playing with these strings.
If you’re tired of other sets of strings dying out too soon and losing their brightness, these are definitely worth giving a try. They might be a tad more expensive than the others on this list, but that’s because of how long they last. And if you’re like me, you probably find it hassle to change guitar strings before you really feel like it should be time to.
Pros
- Long lasting strings
- They keep their tone for a very long time
- Awesome sounding blues tones
- Great for bending
Cons
- Not the best for locking tremelo systems
Martin Guitar Medium Gauge Acoustic Strings
And last but definitely not least are these authentic Martin Guitar acoustic strings. One thing that’s great about these strings is their versatility – which makes them perfect for just about any genre that you can play on your acoustic.
They have a clean, bright sound and they stay in tune for a good amount of time once they are initially broken in for the first few plays.
If you’re the type of guitarist who frequently downtunes their acoustic, then these strings are perfect for that because of their strong core wire design.
Pros
- Stays in tune for a long time once they are broken in
- Corrosion resistant
- Clean bright sound
Cons
- Last about half as long as coated strings
