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product_id: 25395520
title: "Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings NB1253, 12-53"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "¥4176"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
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# NY Steel core for durability Clear, focused sound projection Nickel-plated phosphor bronze resists corrosion Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings NB1253, 12-53

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** ¥4176
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound, own the stage — strings that make your guitar sing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings NB1253, 12-53 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** ¥4176 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/25395520-nickel-bronze-acoustic-guitar-strings-nb1253-12-53)

## 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

- • **Reward Your Passion:** Earn Players Circle points with every purchase in eco-friendly resealable packaging
- • **Versatile for Every Genre:** Perfect for jazz, rock, folk, and beyond—strings that adapt to your style
- • **Built to Last, Play to Win:** Corrosion-resistant wrap wire ensures longer string life and consistent performance
- • **Precision Crafted in the USA:** Made with exacting standards at D’Addario’s New York facility for premium quality
- • **Unleash Your Guitar’s True Voice:** Nickel Bronze alloy enhances natural tonal clarity and balance

## Overview

D'Addario Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings NB1253 (12-53 gauge) feature a NY Steel core wrapped in nickel-plated phosphor bronze, delivering clear, balanced tones with enhanced projection and corrosion resistance. Designed for versatility across genres and crafted in the USA, these uncoated strings offer long-lasting performance and a natural sound that brings out the unique character of your acoustic guitar.

## 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. EARN REWARD POINTS with the code on the recyclable, resealable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.

Review: Try them (especially if you play Taylor) - There was a discussion about strings on an acoustic guitar forum and some "recommended" (strongly suggested) trying these strings. I searched the interwebs (YouTube) to see what reviewers said about them. There were several reviews, often comparing the sound of these against other strings. In all the reviews the results were similar. I thought the NB's improved the sound of each instrument. In my case, I have a Taylor 614CE that I was looking to tweak the sound a bit on. I was having a bit of buyer's remorse because I really loved the bass response of the 814ce, but OTOH the 814 sometimes sounded muddy to my ear. The 914 is a $5k guitar and out of what I'm willing to spend. I was just about ready to sell the 614 to look for something else when I tried the D'Addario NB's... and WOW! The NB's brought this guitar to life and did everything that this particular (614) guitar needed to sound amazing. The bass tightened up and projected and balanced out the mids and highs. If you know anything about Taylor, their guitars can be BRIGHT. The 614 being a maple body and sides needed some taming. The NB's help retain the shimmer but tamp down the "ice pick" highs that some Taylors are prone to. To be fair, I've had a set of them on my '81 MIJ Epiphone PR-755s for a week. They're pretty good on that guitar, but interestingly, THIS guitar's sound is not as balanced with the NB's as it is with a fresh set of Martin Marquis. Bottom line: You're going to have to try them for yourself. They're pricier than other sets so you have to be the judge. So far I haven't found anything that sounds as good on my Taylor, and I've tried *a lot* of different strings on it. They're cheaper than Elixirs and (for me) last just as long (I don't like Elixirs either after 2 weeks). I'm finding, for my taste, the NB's retain their sound up to and perhaps past 4 week, but I feel lose some of the extra projection at 3 weeks. Again, you just gotta try 'em to find out.
Review: The Best I’ve Found - I’ve tried nearly every acoustic guitar string brand available. For my Martin 1980 HD-28 herringbone, I’ve found nothing I like more. The balance, clarity, projection, and warmth is the best. As long as they’re clean and lubricated, the tone is outstanding and long lasting.

## 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 | B019JD0ZNK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,523 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #41 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Bronze |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | uncoated |
| Color | Light |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,815 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954182175 |
| Included Components | Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Highlight | Nickel Bronze acoustic strings reveal natural guitar tone, clear projection, balanced response and stable tuning performance. |
| Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 1 ounces |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NB1253 |
| Material Type | Bronze |
| Model Name | NB1253 |
| Model Number | NB1253 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acoustic Guitar |
| Set Name | Nickel Bronze Light |
| Sound Profile | Balanced and Natural |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| UPC | 019954182175 |
| Unit Count | 6 Count |
| Warranty Description | Replaced if defective. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** Light
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Bronze

## Images

![Nickel Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings NB1253, 12-53 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ondaXjlVL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Try them (especially if you play Taylor)
*by V***A on April 29, 2017*

There was a discussion about strings on an acoustic guitar forum and some "recommended" (strongly suggested) trying these strings. I searched the interwebs (YouTube) to see what reviewers said about them. There were several reviews, often comparing the sound of these against other strings. In all the reviews the results were similar. I thought the NB's improved the sound of each instrument. In my case, I have a Taylor 614CE that I was looking to tweak the sound a bit on. I was having a bit of buyer's remorse because I really loved the bass response of the 814ce, but OTOH the 814 sometimes sounded muddy to my ear. The 914 is a $5k guitar and out of what I'm willing to spend. I was just about ready to sell the 614 to look for something else when I tried the D'Addario NB's... and WOW! The NB's brought this guitar to life and did everything that this particular (614) guitar needed to sound amazing. The bass tightened up and projected and balanced out the mids and highs. If you know anything about Taylor, their guitars can be BRIGHT. The 614 being a maple body and sides needed some taming. The NB's help retain the shimmer but tamp down the "ice pick" highs that some Taylors are prone to. To be fair, I've had a set of them on my '81 MIJ Epiphone PR-755s for a week. They're pretty good on that guitar, but interestingly, THIS guitar's sound is not as balanced with the NB's as it is with a fresh set of Martin Marquis. Bottom line: You're going to have to try them for yourself. They're pricier than other sets so you have to be the judge. So far I haven't found anything that sounds as good on my Taylor, and I've tried *a lot* of different strings on it. They're cheaper than Elixirs and (for me) last just as long (I don't like Elixirs either after 2 weeks). I'm finding, for my taste, the NB's retain their sound up to and perhaps past 4 week, but I feel lose some of the extra projection at 3 weeks. Again, you just gotta try 'em to find out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best I’ve Found
*by D***E on June 16, 2026*

I’ve tried nearly every acoustic guitar string brand available. For my Martin 1980 HD-28 herringbone, I’ve found nothing I like more. The balance, clarity, projection, and warmth is the best. As long as they’re clean and lubricated, the tone is outstanding and long lasting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They put out what you put into em!
*by A***R on July 19, 2026*

Absolutely easy on the old digits and sound clear down to every note ! Not bad at all , let's get to playing and we will see how they last , I am pretty positive they will hold up for quite a while !

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings, Nickel Bronze, NB1253, Light Gauge 12-53, 6-String Set, Pack of 1
- D'Addario Guitar Strings - Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ16 - Rich, Full Tonal Spectrum - For 6 String Guitars - 12-53 Light
- D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black

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*Last updated: 2026-09-16*