Detail 01
Gauges: .012–.016–.025–.035–.045–.056
The set uses light-gauge top strings and medium-gauge bottom strings.
Product detailSKU #1500000007302
D'AddarioNB1256 Nickel Bronze Light Top Med Bottom Acoustic Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
D’Addario NB1256 Nickel Bronze strings are an uncoated acoustic set that pairs light top strings with medium-gauge bottom strings. The .012–.056 gauge layout is built around easier single-note bending and comfortable playability on the upper strings, while the heavier lower strings are intended to add resonance and volume. Nickel-plated phosphor bronze is wrapped around high-carbon NY Steel cores for clear, balanced projection and harmonically rich overtones, with improved tuning stability and break resistance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic players wanting lighter treble strings for single-note bending with medium-gauge bass strings.
- Acoustic setups seeking added resonance and volume from the bottom strings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically require coated acoustic guitar strings.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Nickel-plated phosphor bronze over high-carbon NY Steel
This is the string construction used across the set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01These are uncoated acoustic guitar strings.
- 02The gauge balance is light on top and medium on the bottom.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the gauges in the NB1256 set?
The gauges are .012, .016, .025, .035, .045, and .056.
02Are these strings coated?
No. They are uncoated acoustic strings.
03Why are the top and bottom strings different gauges?
The light top strings are intended for comfortable playability and single-note bending; the medium bottom strings are intended to increase resonance and volume.
