Sometimes you just need one string. Whether you snapped your low D or you're building out a custom gauge set, the D'Addario PB042 has you covered. It's a single .042" phosphor bronze wound string for acoustic guitar — the same construction found in D'Addario's best-selling Phosphor Bronze sets.
The string is wound with corrosion-resistant phosphor bronze over a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core. That hex core helps the winding grip securely, which contributes to consistent intonation and stable tuning. D'Addario has been making phosphor bronze strings since 1974, and this is the same U.S.A.-made construction that's been the standard ever since.
At .042", this string sits in light-to-medium territory and works as the low D (4th string) in a standard light gauge set — like D'Addario's own EJ16. It's equally useful when you're experimenting with alternate tunings, mixed gauges, or just want a reliable spare on hand.
Product Features:
- .042" (1.07mm) gauge — phosphor bronze wound
- Wound on a hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core
- Corrosion-resistant phosphor bronze wrap wire
- Ball end — compatible with standard acoustic guitars
- Works as a replacement or for building custom sets
- Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the U.S.A.
Brand: D'Addario
Model: PB042
SKU: PB042
Condition: New
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