Need new guitar strings? These are the best Cyber Weekend deals right now
From Ernie Ball to D'Addario, PRS, Martin and Fender, we've rounded up everything you need to string up your acoustic or electric guitar on the cheap
While guitar strings are from from the sexiest category in our voluminous collection of Black Friday guitar deals, they may be the most practical.
Holiday season or not, not everyone's ready to drop big bucks on a new electric guitar or acoustic guitar, or even a nice guitar amp. But, chances are good that most guitarists have a few bucks to spare on a new set of electric or acoustic guitar strings to keep their beloved axe(s) playing fast and smooth.
Even if you recently swapped out your strings, having a spare set (or a few) is always good for piece of mind. After all, those high E strings don't care one bit if you're practicing in your bedroom or in the middle of your big solo spot onstage...
Looking to snap up a new set of strings at a wallet-friendly discount? You've come to the right place. Scroll on down to see the best Cyber Weekend guitar string deals right now.
Today's best Cyber Weekend electric guitar string deals
Ernie Ball guitar strings: up to 16% off
Black Friday is the perfect time to stock up on guitar strings, and Amazon is currently offering up to 16% off a range of Ernie Ball electric and acoustic string sets. Ernie Ball guitar strings are the stuff of legend, and are the go-to strings for many of the best players on the planet. Of course, immense tone and flawless durability are a given, so it's worth purchasing a set or two while stocks last.
PRS Signature Electric 3-pack: $6 bundle saving
Made with a reformulated nickel alloy and a specially soldered, especially break-resistant ball end, PRS's electric strings are as immaculately constructed as the PRS guitars they're meant to be strung onto. Now, at Sweetwater, you can save $6 on a 3-pack of the company's electric strings.
D'Addario XL .11-.50 set: 15% off at Guitar Center
D'Addario's XL Nickel Wound sets of electric strings are really the perfect 'everyday' sets. Reliable, great-sounding and affordable already, XL Nickel Wound sets such as this .11-.50 set can now be snapped up for 15 percent off with the code friday15 at Guitar Center. You'll just need to make a qualifying purchase of $199 or more.
Fender Classic Core .009-.042 set: $6 off at Sweetwater
Designed with round core wire instead of the more modern hexagonal type, these light strings are designed to be perfect for classic rock 'n' roll, and big, attitude-filled bends. Now, the set can be acquired with a $6 discount via Sweetwater.
Today's best Cyber Weekend acoustic guitar string deals
Martin Authentic Acoustic string sets: $2 off
With fantastic tuning stability and corrosion resistance, Martin's Authentic Acoustic Superior Performance string sets are truly worthy of being placed on the beautifully constructed guitars Martin produces. More affordable than you would think, these sets are now even cheaper for Cyber Weekend with discounts at Sweetwater.
GHS Doyle Dykes Signature Acoustic strings: 15% off
Made from an alloy of copper, tin and phosphor wound over a hex core, the signature string set from master acoustic guitarist Doyle Dykes is designed to produce resonant, bright tone. Now, the set can be bought for 15% off with the code friday15 at Guitar Center, with a qualifying purchase of $199 or more.
Elixir Light Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze acoustic strings 3-pack: save $15
Stock up on strings for your strummer in this killer deal, in which you can get three packs of Elixir Light Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze acoustic strings for $34.99. Normally priced at $49.99, that's a fairly hefty $15 saving.
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Jackson is an Associate Editor at GuitarWorld.com. He’s been writing and editing stories about new gear, technique and guitar-driven music both old and new since 2014, and has also written extensively on the same topics for Guitar Player. Elsewhere, his album reviews and essays have appeared in Louder and Unrecorded. Though open to music of all kinds, his greatest love has always been indie, and everything that falls under its massive umbrella. To that end, you can find him on Twitter crowing about whatever great new guitar band you need to drop everything to hear right now.
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