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product_id: 54441715
title: "Acoustic Guitar Strings, Nickel Bronze, NB1252BT, Light Gauge 12-52, Balanced Tension, 6-String Set, Pack of 1"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "€ 26.45"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/54441715-acoustic-guitar-strings-nickel-bronze-nb1252bt-light-gauge-12-52
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# Light Gauge 12-52 for balanced playability Nickel-plated phosphor bronze for corrosion resistance Made in USA with precision craftsmanship Acoustic Guitar Strings, Nickel Bronze, NB1252BT, Light Gauge 12-52, Balanced Tension, 6-String Set, Pack of 1

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** € 26.45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your acoustic game with strings that sing and last!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Acoustic Guitar Strings, Nickel Bronze, NB1252BT, Light Gauge 12-52, Balanced Tension, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** € 26.45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/54441715-acoustic-guitar-strings-nickel-bronze-nb1252bt-light-gauge-12-52)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Balanced Light Gauge:** 12-52 strings deliver perfect tension balance for effortless playability and dynamic expression.
- • **Smooth, Polished Feel:** Experience silky smooth wound strings that reduce finger noise and enhance comfort during long sessions.
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Crafted in D’Addario’s cutting-edge New York facility, ensuring top-tier quality and consistency.
- • **Crystal-Clear Tonal Clarity:** Unleash your guitar’s natural voice with focused, bright sound that cuts through every mix.
- • **Durable Corrosion Resistance:** Nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap resists tarnish and extends string life, keeping your tone fresh longer.

## Overview

D'Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (Light Gauge 12-52) feature a nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap over a NY Steel core, delivering bright, clear, and balanced tonal output. Designed for durability and corrosion resistance, these uncoated strings offer a smooth feel and consistent tension, ideal for professional and aspiring guitarists seeking long-lasting, high-quality sound. Made in the USA, they are a trusted choice for diverse playing styles and genres.

## Description

Nickel Bronze acoustic strings are made to bring out the unique tonal characteristics of your guitar, allowing its natural voice to shine through. This distinctive string alloy creates a clear, focused sound, magnifying the sonic properties of the guitar’s wood. Made with a NY Steel core and nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap wire, Nickel Bronze strings get you the most out of your guitar and your playing. This 12-52 Light Balanced Tension set delivers an ideal mix of volume, projection, and playability, with an even string tension across all six strings.

Review: Very good sounding & feeling acoustic strings - I've used every major brand you can name and most types of strings over the years. I've not yet used the D'Addario XS coated (which I hear great things about). Until now I also hadn't tried the D'Addario Nickel Bronze's either. I have a folk sized electro-acoustic with a Cedar top and Mahogany back, sides & neck that these would suit. On this instrument I usually use 80/20 Bronze for their bright punch which lightens the sound of this guitar. However, I notice 80/20s tarnish and tonally fade quite quickly. Phosphor Bronze strings sound dark, while Copper Bronze or Silk strings are too dark for this instrument. So, I thought I'd give these Nickel Bronze strings a go. I got a set of super-light 10-47 gauge, which usually sound quite weedy when made from 80/20 Bronze. I am so very impressed with them! Right from the get go it's as if they were made for this wood combination. The projection is really good and loud even from such thin strings. Very unusual from 10-47s. The balance is excellent with heavily strummed chords being full and defined. Gently fingerpicked chords are clear, clean, sonorous and balanced. These aren't shrill and aren't too bass heavy. Essentially, they are perfect! The feel is very smooth on the wound strings, almost feeling polished in comparison to some other strings where the wrap-winds are very pronounced under the fingertips. These strings are quite flexible, with just the right amount of light finger tension I really enjoy. I'm raving about them to my students who, when they try them, are also really impressed. Highly recommended for an audition on your favourite acoustic. (I can't comment on the longevity of these, so maybe I need to update this review in a few months!)
Review: Excellent strings - After over 30 years of guitar playing I am still looking for the perfect string, D'Addario have come close with these. The first thing to mention is that they look like electric guitar strings, which is a little confusing to begin with. They are smooth to my fingers and have very little string noise. They sound bright - very bright - which again for me is a good thing. There are lots of high end overtones, but the bass still projects. On my Martin the mid's are a little reduced, which could be a good or bad thing, I tend to slightly scoop the mid's anyway so it wasn't a problem for me. They last well, they last as long as some coated strings - but not all coated strings. They certainly keep their brightness longer than standard 80/20's and phosphor bronze strings. If you like bright long lasting strings give these a try.

## Features

- Clarity and Focus: Made to bring out the unique tonal characteristics of your guitar and allow its natural voice to shine through, these acoustic guitar strings create a clear, focused sound
- Long Lasting and Corrosion Resistant: Made with a NY Steel core and nickel-plated phosphor bronze wrap wire that increases natural corrosion resistance for a longer lasting uncoated string
- Strings for Every Style: From jazz to metal to rock, bluegrass, blues, folk and more, we make great sounding strings for every genre and level from beginner to pro, including strings for bass, acoustic, classical, and 12-string
- Sound Better, Play Better: Shop our whole collection of guitar accessories including string winders, picks, straps, capos, tuners, cables, gear bags and cases, plus strings for banjo, mandolin, ukelele and more
- Made in the USA: As the world’s largest and most respected maker of musical accessories, D’Addario guitar strings are made to exacting specifications at our cutting edge New York production facility

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06X9TL6FZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 786 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 52 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Nickel Bronze |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | uncoated |
| Coating description | uncoated |
| Colour | Bronze |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,209 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954243494 |
| Included Components | No components included |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Balanced Tension Light 12-52 Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario |
| Material Type | Nickel Bronze |
| Model Number | NB1252BT |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acoustic Guitar |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | Nickel Plated Steel |
| String gauge | Light |
| String material type | Nickel Plated Steel |
| UPC | 019954243494 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **String gauge:** Light
- **Colour:** Bronze
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String material type:** Nickel Plated

## Images

![Acoustic Guitar Strings, Nickel Bronze, NB1252BT, Light Gauge 12-52, Balanced Tension, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Vm4gTmBhL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is therea ball at end of the string**
A: Yes they are made for steel string acoustic guitars

**Q: What light and medium and custom light means???**
A: Light and medium are the width of the strings. Medium strings resonate more but are harder to hold down. Light strings are easier to play but can buzz a little if played too hard. The custom strings try and give you the best of both worlds...lighter bass strings that are easier to play and thicker treble strings which resonate a little better. I like the customs myself.

**Q: is the 3rd string wound?**
A: Yes! A wound 24 third string

**Q: Do you recommend these d'addario nickel bronze strings for strumming ?  (vs d'addario phosphor bronze)**
A: I am a strummer and I love these string. I have them on both my Taylor and my Martin. They have a rich tone whether picked, plucked, or strummed.  I was one of the beta testers of these strings, sense then they are the only strings that I have used.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good sounding & feeling acoustic strings
*by M***N on 2 June 2023*

I've used every major brand you can name and most types of strings over the years. I've not yet used the D'Addario XS coated (which I hear great things about). Until now I also hadn't tried the D'Addario Nickel Bronze's either. I have a folk sized electro-acoustic with a Cedar top and Mahogany back, sides & neck that these would suit. On this instrument I usually use 80/20 Bronze for their bright punch which lightens the sound of this guitar. However, I notice 80/20s tarnish and tonally fade quite quickly. Phosphor Bronze strings sound dark, while Copper Bronze or Silk strings are too dark for this instrument. So, I thought I'd give these Nickel Bronze strings a go. I got a set of super-light 10-47 gauge, which usually sound quite weedy when made from 80/20 Bronze. I am so very impressed with them! Right from the get go it's as if they were made for this wood combination. The projection is really good and loud even from such thin strings. Very unusual from 10-47s. The balance is excellent with heavily strummed chords being full and defined. Gently fingerpicked chords are clear, clean, sonorous and balanced. These aren't shrill and aren't too bass heavy. Essentially, they are perfect! The feel is very smooth on the wound strings, almost feeling polished in comparison to some other strings where the wrap-winds are very pronounced under the fingertips. These strings are quite flexible, with just the right amount of light finger tension I really enjoy. I'm raving about them to my students who, when they try them, are also really impressed. Highly recommended for an audition on your favourite acoustic. (I can't comment on the longevity of these, so maybe I need to update this review in a few months!)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent strings
*by L***. on 5 September 2020*

After over 30 years of guitar playing I am still looking for the perfect string, D'Addario have come close with these. The first thing to mention is that they look like electric guitar strings, which is a little confusing to begin with. They are smooth to my fingers and have very little string noise. They sound bright - very bright - which again for me is a good thing. There are lots of high end overtones, but the bass still projects. On my Martin the mid's are a little reduced, which could be a good or bad thing, I tend to slightly scoop the mid's anyway so it wasn't a problem for me. They last well, they last as long as some coated strings - but not all coated strings. They certainly keep their brightness longer than standard 80/20's and phosphor bronze strings. If you like bright long lasting strings give these a try.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings, but not for every guitar
*by J***Y on 2 October 2019*

Great strings. Very neutral and balanced in tension and tone, really lets the natural tone of your guitar come through. If you have a good, balanced guitar and you’re a decent player, they’ll sound great - if you have a £100 Yamaha or mini Taylor, then they won’t really add anything to it. They do last a bit longer than standard phosphors but definitely not long enough to justify the extra cost by itself. If you have that one special guitar though and think it could use a more neutral set of strings to let its natural voice shine, these are definitely worth a shot!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*