Description
The D’Addario NW018 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Single String is a dependable .018 gauge wound string for players who need a precise replacement or prefer building custom sets. Ideal if you favour a wound third for smoother feel and sweeter mids, it delivers a confident response under the fingers with enough brightness to cut through a mix. Whether you are a gigging guitarist, a student preparing for exams, or a teacher keeping spares ready for lessons, this single string offers the quick fix you need without buying a full set. It suits styles from blues and indie to worship and jazz where controlled attack and accurate intonation matter.
Built with a round wound nickel plated wrap wire over a strong hexagonal steel core, the NW018 balances clarity with warmth while keeping tuning rock solid. The wound design at this gauge reduces the glassy edge of a plain .018 and helps chords ring more evenly across the neck. Compared with basic student level strings, you get tighter manufacturing tolerances, cleaner intonation, and more consistent feel from pack to pack. The ball end is well shaped for easy threading through bridges and tailpieces, and the surface finish beds in quickly so you can stretch, tune and play with confidence in a matter of minutes.
For UK tuition and school use, a reliable single string like this is invaluable. Tutors can restore a pupil’s instrument on the spot, and learners can maintain practice momentum after a breakage without changing the whole set. The accessible price makes it sensible to keep a couple in your case, while the familiar D’Addario feel helps students move between classroom and stage without surprises. Compatible with most standard electric guitars, including tremolo and hardtail bridges, the NW018 is a practical, great value spare that supports regular practice, ensemble rehearsals and graded exams with consistent performance every time.
