Here are my recommendations for the best guitar string brands. I’ve only included the brands that I’ve used and tested. I will try to add the gauge and other details if it’s possible. You can check it out on Amazon, Lazada, Shopee or any other online or physical guitar stores near you.
Electric Guitar Strings
- Daddario – NYXL, EXL110, EXL125, EXL120, EXL115, EXL120+ (Daddarios are my first set strings, and I fell in love with it)
- Dunlop – Nickel Wound
- GHS – Boomers,
- DR Handmade Strings – Veritas, Pure Blues, Tite-Fit
- Elixir – Optiweb, Nanoweb (This is the best string if you’re hands are sweating too much, like me)
- Roto Sounds – Roto Reds
- Curt Mangan – Perfecto de Castro signature
- Stringjoy
- Fender – Super 250’s, Super Bullets
- Cleartone – Nickel Plated
Acoustic Guitar Strings
- Orphee – TX620 (I really like the Orphee when used on an acoustic, but on electric, nope. Never again. I tried 2 sets, everytime I tune the high E string from a D#, it snaps very easily.)
- GHS – Bright Bronze
Bass Guitar Strings
- Ziko – Nickel Wound 45-100 (I’m pretty sure there are other great bass string brands out there, but this is the most budget-friendly strings that I’ve tried since 2020. It costs Php 500 or $10.)
I know that there are lots of great guitar strings out there that I’ve yet to try, but for now, these are my top picks and these are the best string brands for me.
I’ve used it mostly on my Fender Mexican Tele, Clifton Jazz Bass and RJ Acoustic. I liked it, maybe bought a couple or more, but everything in this list is pretty much great in their own way. For example, I like the tone and feels of the Daddario EXl110. I like how the Elixir Optiweb stays clean and free from rust after 3+ months. I like how some of the gauge-specific DR Veritas strings comes with 3 free G, B and E strings.
So the best way to determine or define your “own best brand of guitar strings” are to test them out, have fun with it and explore.
