Guitar string sets
Every major string set we've reviewed, organized by brand. Pick a brand to filter, or browse the full catalog.
- Ernie BallRegular Slinky Cobalt (.010–.046)
A full breakdown of Ernie Ball 2721 Regular Slinky Cobalt: anatomy, tone, the .010–.046 voicing through passive pickups, and the documented pro guitarists who run this set, J Mascis, Slash, Steve Vai, and more.
$$ - Ernie BallNot Even Slinky Cobalt (.012–.056)
A full breakdown of Ernie Ball 2726 Not Even Slinky Cobalt: anatomy, tone, best tunings, the 30 pro guitarists with documented Cobalt use, and when to reach for something else.
$$ - La Bella760FHM Deep Talkin' Flats
A breakdown of La Bella 760FHM Deep Talkin' Flatwound bass strings: what they sound like, who plays them, and when a bassist reaches for them.
$$$ - MartinSP Phosphor Bronze Light
Martin SP Phosphor Bronze Light reviewed: warmth, projection, break-in, and who uses them across country, folk, singer-songwriter, and fingerstyle.
$ - Ernie BallRegular Slinky
A full breakdown of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky: anatomy, tone, best tunings, who uses them, and when to reach for something else.
$ - RotosoundSwing Bass 66
A breakdown of Rotosound Swing Bass 66 long-scale bass strings: what they sound like, who plays them, and when a bassist reaches for them.
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