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Pure Tone • Great Feel
Pure tone – Great feel in your hands – High quality, long-lasting guitar strings that perform better than other brands,
… here’s how:
We have been the ONLY string maker for Steinway and Sons Pianos (and just about every other fine piano manufacturer) for more than 100 years! For nearly as long, we have been supplying the string material (core & wrap wire) as well as winding strings for some of the finest guitar string brands in the industry.
American String is our own premium guitar string brand solely focused on consistently bringing you the best guitar strings, “Pure Tone • Great Feel.”
We apply more than a century of string making to produce the finest strings for your guitars. We utilize what no other string maker can, including:
- Only High-Quality US-Based Metals – We utilize only the highest quality source metals from US mines that we have been working with for decades. This provides us and you with superior American steel.
- 5 Generations of Craftsmanship – Five generations of expertise, manufacturing processes, and craftsmanship to optimize tone and consistency for your guitars by our craftsmen right here in the United States of America.
- Our Own Wire Mills – Why this matters, … A string can only great if its components are of high-quality. Controlling the manufacturing processes in our own wire mills allows us to provide our string winders with the best component materials available anywhere. Because we control the processes from raw material through final string production we can drive high-quality through the entire manufacturing process and deliver a superior product to our customers.
This produces high quality long lasting strings,…superior tone, great feel in your hands, strings that perform better than other brands. Bottom line, they Last Longer and Perform Better. 
Hear, feel, and experience the American String difference – Pure Tone, Great Feel.
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Player Reviews
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Perhaps the best strings on the planetD.S. Nickel 10-46 *****
These are the best strings I have ever used in over 30 years of playing. I have installed these on a Gibson 137 Custom as well as a Custom Shop Firebird and without a doubt, better feel, better tone and better tuning stability than any other strings I have tried. Well worth the price and they last a long time compared to other brands. Big difference. Very happy with these– the search is over.
8/8/2018
Love these stringsK.N. Nickel 9-42 *****
My Strat never sounded better after I re-strung it with the Original Nickels. The strings brought my guitar to life. I don’t care to change strings unless I have to and these continue to sound great for longer than any other string I’ve used. Highly recommended.
11/02/2016
EVERLASTING TONERosemary S. Nickel 10-46 *****
WOW! Talk about holding a tone! These strings are better than ANYTHING I’ve ever used. Don’t give any other brand a second thought. Nothing beats these strings.
04/08/2017
Superb Tone Quality and DurabilityWilliam B. Rock Formula 10-46 *****
I use these strings on my Sustainer Equipped Fernandes Vortex Elite that also has a patent applied for Floyd Rose Vibrato System. After trying several different sets from other manufacturers, I decided to go with the American String Alloy 52’s because of their superb tone quality, and durability. These strings don’t break, and they out last any other strings that I have tried for this particular guitar.
10/16/2017
Fat tone on LP. Bell like chime on strat.Carl A. Steel 11-48 ****
“Fat tone on LP. Bell like chime on strat. I really like these strings…will buy more.”
12/16/2016
Love at first touch/soundAlexis V. Rogers Nickel 10-46 *****
I’ve tried loads of strings over the years, and I must say that these are the first strings to really impress me since I first tried Thomastik-Infeld flatwounds 19 years ago. I’ve been using various brands of round wound nickel plated and pure nickel strings for the past several years, and have liked different attributes of different makes but haven’t had any real, lasting preferences. When I put the AmericanString sets on and plugged in, it was love at first touch/sound.
11/2/2016
Great StringsJoey Atlantic Nickel 10-46 *****
AmericanString Boys, just put some pure nickels on my 1965 Epiphone Coronet. Wow! love the feel and the good old sound of nickel. Last, very little stretching to get in tune. I am used to 5 minutes of “bow and arrow” with my Slinkys. Keep up the good work. D
11/2/2016
Great StringsGreg S. Nickel Round Core 10-46 *****
Great Strings
4/10/26
Fair price-fast deliveryRobert S. Plain Single Strings *****
Great source for hard to find single strings
2/23/2026
Best strings everOliver W. Rock Formula 10-46 *****
I’ll play these strings for the rest of my musical life. They feel smooth, sound amazing and last much longer than any other strings I’ve played before. It seems that they are almost unknown in Europe, there is just one dealer in the Netherlands who sells them. . . I buy directly from the company, they once even modified the shipping for me because it was far too expensive that time. Thank you and best regards from Germany!
1/18/2026
Banjo StringsMichael F. Banjo Strings *****
I cannot review them because they are a Christmas gift for a friend. I do not doubt however that they will have the same quality as my Electric “SuperString Revival” guitar strings.
12/2/2025
Just Like the Dan Armstrong Superstrings from the 1970'sMichael F. Nickel Guitar Strings *****
These Superstring Revival strings are just like the Dan Armstrong Superstrings that I used to play on my 1971 Stratocaster so many years ago. . . ! These are my go-to strings now! Thank you American String Company!
10/30/2025
Awesome strings - real tone!Chris D. Nickel Guitar Strings *****
Awesome strings – real tone!
10/21/2025
Awesome strings and companyMichael H. Rock Formula 9-42 *****
Awesome strings and company
9/23/2025
Love these stringsMichael H. Nickel 11-52pG *****
Love these strings
9/18/2025
NicePatrick M. Phosphor Bronze Acoustic *****
Great
6/11/2025
Good vintage strings.Patrick M. Nickel Guitar Strings *****
Great
6/6/2025
Strings For MeRay M. Nickel 9-42 *****
I chose this strings because I like their tone, tension, longevity, price and they are ideal for my playing style.
4/21/2025
You guys are the best!Katie F. Nickel Round Core 08-38 *****
Thank you so much! The strings were a gift and they hooked it up w some extras for Xmas! 🙂 A+
1/05/2025
Rock Formula 10-48Christian T. Rock Formula 10-48 *****
Strong good tone, well balanced sound, good output! Would like to be able to buy them here in Stockholm!😊
11/01/2024
I really like the newChuck M. Acoustic Round Core 12-53 *****
I really like the new phos bronze round cores, and Royce is the best.
10/25/2024
Super Strings.David G. Nickel 10-46 *****
What else can I say?
7/6/2024
So far, so good!Ray M. Nickel Round Core 10-46 *****
I just installed a set of these strings on one of my guitars. So far, I’ve been impressed with them. I’m looking forward to gigging with them and experiencing what they offer and lifespan.
6/20/2024
Good StringsM.J. Acoustic Round Core *****
I use these strings across the board. 3 Acoustics and 4 Electriics. Easier on the fingers than non round cores. Play more like 10’s with the 12 output. Watch for the sales and you get really good deals. I just like new strings. 🙂
The BestJet B. Rock Formula *****
Thank you, American String guitar strings are the best!
4/18/2024
Great ProductMarcus R. Rock Formula *****
Completely satisfied with these strings!
4/4/2024
Best guitar strings hands downMichael W. Nickel 08-38 *****
I have been playing guitar for 50 years and American Strings are best strings around. They have clarity and stand up to aggressive playing.
3/15/2024
Positive Such great sounding and long lasting stringsRod W. Nickel 9-46 Round Core *****
I use a few different gauges of American Round Core All Nickel strings on my guitars. I love the 9 to 46 gauge strings on my 3 Airline guitars that have Bigsby vibratos on them… the plain strings are perfect for bending and vibrato and the low strings have more tension and I think that helps keep the guitars in tune better. The tone of these round cores are much more musical than your typical hex core steel strings. Try some. You won’t be disappointed! And, they last a long time!
11/18/2020
Fantastic warm all nickel tones and feel that last a long time.....Rod W. Steel 9-42 *****
The round core gives these strings a nice flexible feel and the all nickel wrap keeps them warm sounding with nice highs but not icepicky. They are made very well and last a long time. Been a professional player since the 70’s… tried all the strings out there. I like these the best. Rod Welles.. Stewart-Welles Band Santa Fe NM. www.stewartwellesband.com
4/11/2020
These Strings are GREATJet B. Rock Formula Perfect Tens *****
These Strings are GREAT
1/10/2024
Great sounding strings. Long lasting. Warm and articulate tonesRod W. Nickel Round Core 08-38 *****
These 008 sets are perfect for my 25” scale Rivolta guitars. and 251/2” Fenders. (feels like an 009 set that I use on Gibsons shorter scale length)….Again, easy bending, stays in great tune, warm tones, long life..Fantastic strings…. I greatly prefer these to many high priced alternatives I have tried including Elixer and Pyramid…. highly recommended 😀😀😀😀
11/29/2019
Great StringsBrian M. Phosphor Bronze 11-50 *****
These are the best strings I’ve ever had on my guitars. Bought 4 sets for 2 of my old guitars and made them sound like new again. Hold a tune very well, even after using a capo. I’ll be using these from now on.
3/27/2019
Short break-in time and exceptional durabilityThom S. Nickel 11-48 *****
What I noticed immediately was the short break-in time, meaning that after initial tuning, I only had to adjust tuning once again (stretch time) before regular playing. From that point, their tuning remained stable as expected. Since then, the durability has been way better than that of most other strings I’ve used. Great strings!
12/4/2017
Efficient Order Proccesing for the best performing strings on the market!Randy P. Nickel 10-46 *****
Happy to always note a positive review when consistent and timely order processing can support a premium, long lasting product! American String is the only instrument string of choice!
11/27/2017
Amazing Strings . Long lasting, great tones, soft feel....Rod W. Nickel Round Core 09-42 *****
I’ve been a professional electric guitarist my whole life.. Bands/Recordings/Touring ect.. Started out playing Ernie Balls in the 60’s… in the past 10 years I’ve tried and used Daddario, Elixir, GHS, Pyramid, Sliders, .. Someone on The Gear Page had suggested me trying these new American Strings . I gave the Nickel round cores a try … Great response, nice supple feel, high output, warm highs, but not dull. Long lasting.. Highly recommended! And reasonably priced when bought in 3 packs……these strings positively make all my (15] electrics sound better…… clean and overdriven lead tones all sound great..
11/21/2019
Customer SatisfactionRandy P. Nickel 9-42 *****
Best in class on line service delivering timely results and over achieving expectations!
11/21/2017
These strings sound really great!Steve F. Nickel 10-48 *****
I bought these strings to put on my D’Angelicho EX175 Deluxe. It sounded good before but the wound G string that it came with was not conducive to what I like to play. The guitar can be pretty bright, so I tried this set. I found this to be perfect for my needs. The tone is rich and warm even with the plain G while in the humbucker mode. In the coil tapped mode with the bridge pickup, it gives a nice fatter version of a Tele style tone. They have obviously not been on the guitar long, so I can’t comment about the longevity yet but I do find the tone and playability to be outstanding.
Great Finger Style String!Thomas S. Phosphor Bronze Acoustic 12-53 *****
I put a set of these on my Collings OO that I use primarily for finger style playing. Brilliant, clear and maintains great balance. I have some trouble articulating this part, but there’s a smoothness to the feel of these strings that make them a real pleasure to play and for me, it’s something about the texture of the string surface perhaps. Excellent strings!
7/31/2017
Great String LifeThomas S. Nickels 10-46 *****
The phosphor bronze acoustic strings have really performed well for me. I’ve had a set on my primary go-to instrument for a few weeks now and the sound is still very bright and balanced. I’m really happy with the performance of these strings!
07/20/2017
Rock Formula Perfect 10's electricCarl A. Rock Formula Perfect Tens *****
I bought these for a modified Epiphone LP. The neck pu is an un-potted PAF clone i bought on eBay. The bridge is DiMarzio FRED. The neck is loud, dark and somewhat muddy. The bridge is loud, bright and clear. These strings bring out the most these pu’s have – individually or blended. Single notes sound clear and deep with a bell like ring. Some strings I have tried are thin and tinny on the bridge position – not these. Chords and double stops are complex with nice overtones. I will buy these again.
7/18/2017
Fantastic Tone.John S. Nickel 9-42 *****
The pure nickel string is possibly the best tone I’ve experienced in a good while. Thick, warm but articulate without the harshness. Great sound!!!! Cheers guys.
5/23/2017
Rock FormulaChristian T. Rock Formula 11-48 *****
The longest lasting, best sounding strings I’ve ever had!
5/13/2017
The best I've ever had!!Christian T. Nickel 11-52 (Heavier 11s) *****
The best I’ve ever had!! I havent got them yet, but used the same Dean Farley Snake oils a couple of months ago. I live in Sweden and ordered them three weeks ago. Do you know how long the shipping will take?
5/8/2017
Very good sound and feelTrevor B. Rock Formula Perfect Tens *****
Lovely Strings. exceptional longevity.
05/02/2017
Warm, mellow tone.Donald H. Nickel Perfect Tens *****
This is the 1st time I tried the pure nickel “Perfect 10’s”, liked them so much, I just ordered some more!
04/18/2017
Great Strings and service!Joe K. Steel 10-46 *****
Strings sound and feel great. They were shipped the next business day!
04/09/2017
Great Sounding StringsDean T. Nickel 10-42 *****
I really dig the sound of these strings. They put a custom gauge set together for me and they just feel perfect!
04/05/2017
Dave Howard Berklee Prof. GuitaristDavid H. Steel 10-46 *****
I have used many varieties of guitar strings during my career and have found most string companies rely on making their strings bright sounding. But after finding AmericanString strings and using them on all of my instruments, Im sold on their ability to produce a string that gives that brightness BUT also a well rounded midrange,fatness to my instruments sound. BRAVO AmericanString.
04/04/2017
Strings for Life.Tony P. Steel 10-46
I restrung a Strat and a Tele at the beginning of April 2016, and I’ve just restrung both again – one year on! Both guitars have been used a reasonable amount, and I’ve only changed them because I felt I ought to… They were almost as bright as the day I fitted them, and were beginning to show the slightest sign of tarnish. I love ’em – just a shame you can’t get them in the UK, so it works out pretty expensive with customs add-ons etc. Then again, if you’re only re-stringing once a year… Top marks 🙂
04/04/2017
Great stringsOlav D. Nickel 11-48 *****
Very happy with the strings. Great sound and they sound the same for a very long time. Excellent service too. The package arrived in my mailbox in a small town in Norway in less than a week. Highly recommended.
12/28/2016
EXCELLENT SERVICE-PRODUCTAsterios P. Nickel 9.5-44 XL+ *****
Fast service,excellent communication and top strings! I m staying tuned!
12/14/2016
Excellent StringsDerrick H. Nickel 11-50 (Heavy 11s) *****
Great tone and great quality, highly recommended
12/1/2016
Tone CPREddie S. Lost '60s Acoustic 11-50 *****
My over 40 yr old Guild D45 has never sounded so sweet. The tone and harmonics are thing of beauty. Now they are on all my acoustics. Love them
11/07/2016
Best strings ever!Eddie S. Nickel 10-46 *****
Seriously these strings have been a revelation for me. They have improved my playing experience from the moment I put them all my guitars. The best gear purchase I have made in years. Thanks
11/07/2016
Love these stringsK.N. Nickel 9-42 *****
My Strat never sounded better after I re-strung it with the Original Nickels. The strings brought my guitar to life. I don’t care to change strings unless I have to and these continue to sound great for longer than any other string I’ve used. Highly recommended.
11/03/2016
Great Strings!!DKR519 Steel 11-48 *****
These string brought back the great tune that I missed so much from the good old days. 8/8 would recommend
11/02/2016
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