Best strings for Hard rock
Ranked by the CYS expert team. Updated 2026-04-20.
#1
CYS Likes
Full review →#2
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CYS Likes
Full review →D'Addario
EJ22 XL Nickel Round Wound Jazz Medium (.013–.056)
.13 – .56
Price tier: $
E StandardEb StandardJazz
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Ernie Ball
Power Slinky RPS 2242 Nickel Wound (.011–.048)
.11–.48
Ernie Ball
Power Slinky RPS 2242 Nickel Wound (.011–.048)
.11 – .48
Price tier: $
E StandardEb StandardRock
#7
D'Addario
EPS230 ProSteels Bass Light (.045–.100)
.45 – .100
Price tier: $$
E Standard (4-string)Eb Standard (4-string)Rock
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Ernie Ball
Regular Slinky RPS 2241 Nickel Wound (.010–.046)
.10–.46
Ernie Ball
Regular Slinky RPS 2241 Nickel Wound (.010–.046)
.10 – .46
Price tier: $
E StandardEb StandardRock
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Rotosound
SH77 Steve Harris Signature Monel Flatwound (.050–.110)
.50 – .110
Price tier: $$
E Standard (4-string)Eb Standard (4-string)Heavy metal
