Gibson Guitar and Banjo Strings

Genuine Gibson strings for electric, acoustic, and banjo, from Vintage Reissue to Earl Scruggs Signature, in a wide variety of gauges.

Gibson Guitar Strings

Gibson has shaped the sound of rock, blues, bluegrass, and country music for well over a century, and that same standard carries through every set of strings they build. This collection covers Gibson's full lineup for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and banjo, so you can find the right match for your instrument and your playing style.

For electric players, Vintage Reissue strings are built to 1950s Gibson Custom Shop factory specifications, wound in pure nickel for the warm, clear tone that defined Gibson's golden era in Kalamazoo. Brite Wire "Reinforced" strings use a high-carbon steel hex core precision-wound with nickel-plated steel for a durable, powerful, more modern voice. Players chasing the classic Les Paul sound can reach for Les Paul Premium strings, developed alongside Les Paul himself, with pure nickel winding and silk-wrapped ends that cut down on finger and fret noise. Available in light, ultra-light, and signature gauges.

Acoustic players will find Gibson's Phosphor Bronze strings, built in Bozeman, Montana for a bright attack and sustained warmth across the tonal range, left uncoated for an authentic feel under the fingers. The Coated Phosphor Bronze option wraps that same tone in a thin proprietary polymer coating, extending string life without dulling the sound.

For 5-string banjo, the Earl Scruggs Signature set is built to Earl Scruggs' own preferred string gauges, giving Scruggs-style and bluegrass players the crisp attack and clean note definition his three-finger picking style demands. Nickel-plated steel with loop ends delivers lasting, balanced tone on resonator and open-back banjos alike, whether you're rolling through forward rolls, backup licks, or full-speed breakdowns. Available in light and medium gauges to match your right-hand attack and preferred string tension.

Every set here comes in a range of gauges, so whether you're chasing easy bends on an electric, full projection on an acoustic, or that signature bluegrass snap on a banjo, there's a Gibson string set built for the way you play.

Not sure which gauge or string type fits your instrument? Give us a call. Our staff strings and sets up guitars, basses, and banjos every day, and we're happy to walk you through your options.