D’Addario LE030W Nickel Wound Loop End Single String – .030

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Description

The D’Addario LE030W Nickel Wound Loop End Single String is a dependable .030 gauge replacement for players who use loop end tailpieces. It suits a wide range of instruments that take loop end strings, including many in the mandolin and banjo families, as well as bouzouki and tenor guitar where the gauge is appropriate. Whether you are replacing a single broken string, fine tuning a custom set, or keeping essential spares for gigs and rehearsals, this single is a simple, reliable choice that delivers clear tone and straightforward installation without the need to buy a full set.

Built with a nickel wound wrap over a strong steel core, the LE030W offers a bright, musical response with a smooth feel under the fingers. D’Addario’s precise manufacturing and tight tolerances promote accurate intonation and consistent diameter from unit to unit, which helps your instrument settle quickly and stay in tune. The neatly formed loop end anchors securely in traditional tailpieces, while the nickel wrap provides a pleasing balance of clarity and warmth with a touch of extra durability for regular playing and practice.

For UK tuition and school use, this single string is a practical and cost effective way to keep instruments lesson ready without purchasing whole sets. It fits quickly, stabilises pitch efficiently and helps minimise downtime during classes, ensemble rehearsals and peripatetic sessions. The .030 gauge is a useful option for lower courses or specific tunings on loop end instruments where that tension feels right, so teachers and students can tailor setups sensibly. Good value, consistent quality and easy availability make it a sensible spare to keep in the case for practice, assessments, concerts and day to day maintenance.

Features

Nickel wound tone with smooth feel

Nickel wrap wire over a steel core delivers a bright yet musical voice with a touch of warmth, while the rounded winding profile feels comfortable and responsive for both plectrum and fingerstyle work.

Secure loop end for traditional tailpieces

A cleanly formed loop end seats confidently in classic tailpieces found on mandolin, banjo and related instruments, allowing quick string changes and reliable anchoring during vigorous playing.

Consistent build for stable tuning

Manufactured to tight tolerances for dependable diameter and winding uniformity, this string settles quickly after fitting and supports solid intonation and stable tuning across rehearsals and performances.

Flexible .030 gauge for custom sets

The .030 gauge is a handy choice for crafting custom sets or replacing specific lower course strings on loop end instruments, helping you match feel and tension to your preferred tuning and scale.

Specifications

Brand D’Addario
Model LE030W
SKU LE030W
Gauge .030
Material Nickel wound on steel core
End Loop end
Winding Round wound
Quantity Single string
Suitable for Mandolin, banjo and other loop end instruments
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