What Are Guitar Strings Made From?

Phosphor Bronze, 80/20 bronze, hex core, round core, nickel wound, pure nickel—need I go on?

There are a lot of materials used in the production of guitar strings, and it can be hard to keep them all straight—or to know what they really mean.

Amid all this confusion, we put on our professor hats and make a quick primer that goes over all of the different materials used in guitar strings. Ready to become an alloy expert? Watch the video below!