D'Addario PB030 Guitar string

D'Addario PB030 Phosphor Bronze Single String for Acoustic Guitar

The D'Addario PB030 is a single .030" gauge phosphor bronze wound string designed as a replacement or custom-set component for acoustic guitar. Part of the Phosphor Bronze series pioneered in 1974, this string is precision wound with corrosion-resistant phosphor bronze over a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped high-carbon steel core. The result is the warm, bright, well-balanced acoustic tone that has made this series a best-seller for decades. Unlike buying a full six-string set, a single replacement string lets a player swap out one broken or worn string without replacing the others, saving money and keeping the rest of the set's break-in tone intact.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: .030" / 0.76 mm
• Material: Phosphor Bronze wrap on hex-shaped high-carbon steel core
• Winding: Round Wound
• Ending: Ball End — fits standard acoustic bridge pins
• Number of Strings: 1 (single replacement string)
• Compatible With: Acoustic Guitar
• Made in: USA (New York production facility)

Who It's For

This .030" gauge single is the right choice for acoustic guitar players who need a replacement string — typically the G string position on a standard light 12-53 set. It suits players who prefer the warm, balanced tone of phosphor bronze for strumming, fingerpicking, and flatpicking across folk, country, bluegrass, and singer-songwriter styles. Buying singles is ideal for gigging musicians who break the occasional string mid-set and want to carry a spare without purchasing a full pack. The ball-end construction fits standard acoustic bridge pins, and the hex steel core provides tuning stability and intonation consistent with the rest of the Phosphor Bronze series.