Description
The D’Addario PB036 is a single phosphor bronze wound acoustic guitar string in a .036 gauge, ideal for players who need a precise replacement or want to tailor a custom set. It offers the familiar warmth and sparkle that make phosphor bronze a favourite for contemporary and traditional acoustic styles. Whether you are a student preparing for a grade exam, a teacher keeping spares on hand, or a gigging guitarist replacing a single worn or broken string, this string delivers reliable performance with a musical, well balanced voice that sits naturally in an ensemble or solo setting.
Built with a phosphor bronze wrap over a durable steel core, the PB036 provides a smooth feel and dependable tuning from first fit to final chord. The careful winding and consistent gauge produce clear fundamentals with pleasing overtones, helping chords bloom and single notes cut through without harshness. Compared with basic student level replacements, this string offers greater stability, better intonation across the fretboard and a more refined response to dynamics, so light fingerstyle and firm strumming both sound confident and controlled.
For UK tuition and school use, the PB036 is a smart, affordable essential. The .036 gauge suits many common acoustic sets, making it a versatile spare for lesson rooms and peripatetic tutors who need quick fixes that keep lessons on track. Easy to install with a standard ball end, it beds in quickly and holds pitch well, reducing time spent re-tuning during practice. As a cost effective way to refresh a tired set one string at a time, it represents solid value for students and departments alike, helping maintain consistent playability between classes, rehearsals and performances.
