D'Addario PB053 Guitar string

D'Addario PB053 Phosphor Bronze Single String for Acoustic Guitar

This single .053" gauge wound string is designed for acoustic guitar, built as a replacement or building block for custom string sets. Each string wraps corrosion-resistant phosphor bronze around a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core — a construction D'Addario pioneered in 1974 and that has become the reference standard for warm, well-balanced acoustic tone. At .053", this string typically serves as the low E or A in a custom Phosphor Bronze set, giving players a way to replace a single broken or worn string without buying a full set, or to mix gauges for alternate tunings and heavier low-end response.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: .053" / 1.35 mm
• Winding Material: Phosphor Bronze
• Core: Hex-shaped high carbon steel
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Ending: Ball End
• Finish: Coated
• Number of Strings: 1 (single)
• Compatible With: Acoustic Guitar
• Made in: USA (New York)

Who Is It For

Acoustic guitar players who need a .053" gauge replacement will find this single string useful for fixing a broken low E or A, building a custom Phosphor Bronze set with mixed gauges, or adding heavier low-end weight for dropped tunings. The .053" gauge is a common low E in light custom sets and a standard A in medium Phosphor Bronze sets, making this single a practical spare for any acoustic player who keeps D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings on their guitar. Made in the company's New York production facility, it matches the tone and feel of full Phosphor Bronze sets produced since 1974.