D'Addario BW056 Guitar string

D'Addario BW056 — 80/20 Bronze Wound Acoustic Guitar Single String

The BW056 is a single replacement string for acoustic guitar, sized at .056" gauge and part of the 80/20 Bronze Wound Singles series. It features a round wound construction with nickel-plated steel wrap wire, delivering the bright, crisp, and projecting tone that has made 80/20 Bronze a recording-studio favorite since the alloy was co-created by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. This single string is designed for players who need to replace a worn-out low string without buying a full set, or for those building a custom gauge combination. The .056" gauge typically serves as the low E or A string on standard acoustic guitar sets, and the nickel-plated steel wrap provides the extra-bright tone with deep bottom end that defines this series.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: .056" / 1.42 mm
• Material: Nickel-Plated Steel wrap wire
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Finish: Coated
• Number of Strings: 1
• Compatible With: Acoustic Guitar
• Made in: USA

Who It's For

Acoustic guitar players who need a single replacement string at .056" gauge will find this model a practical solution without purchasing a full set. It suits players who prefer the bright, crisp tone of 80/20 Bronze over the warmer character of phosphor bronze strings. Fingerpickers and strummers alike benefit from the round wound construction's tonal clarity and projection. This string works well for genres ranging from folk to rock, and its nickel-plated steel wrap wire delivers the extra-bright tone with deep, projecting bottom end that D'Addario's 80/20 Bronze series is known for.