Pay as little as 83 cents per string with these unreal Prime Day guitar string deals – stock up for less before the sale ends
Here are the best Prime Day guitar string deals for electric, acoustic, and bass players, with savings up to 50%

Prime Day is known for slashing prices on big-ticket gear; electric guitars, acoustics, amps and pedals all tend to see hefty discounts where all the attention is focused. But it often pays to look towards the essentials for the real wins, particularly if you’re anything like me and spend a lot on the upkeep of your guitar collection. Case in point: guitar strings.
Sure, they’re not a flashy purchase, but try playing without them. Whether you’re rocking a high-end PRS or a trusty workhorse Strat, fresh strings are what keep your tone alive and your playing sharp. Plus, replacing corroded strings will help keep your frets fresher for longer, saving you even more money in the long run.
- Shop our pick of this year’s best Prime Day guitar deals
So, with some packs currently going for up to 50% off, and bundles bringing the per-string cost down to just 83 cents, now is the time to stock up, especially if you favor coated or premium sets that normally cost a little extra. I’ve found all the top brands discounted: D’Addario, Ernie Ball, Martin, GHS, you name it, the chances are your go-to brand will have some money knocked off during the Prime Day sales. The sale ends tomorrow, so I’d recommend you stock up soon.
Electric guitar strings
Ernie Ball's Regular Slinkys are arguably the most popular guitar strings ever made. Known for their bright tone and excellent playability, these strings have been favored by a wide range of iconic guitarists, from the grunge sounds of Billy Corgan to the classic rock riffs of Keith Richards. This Prime Day you can join their ranks and bag a four-pack for the low low price of only $19.99 - that works out at around $4.99 per pack, or 83 cents per string!
Full price: pay $1.12 per string
Sale price: pay $0.83 per string
This is a brilliant time to stock up on electric guitar strings, thanks to a whopping 50% off these Fender Original 150s during the Prime Day sale. Pure nickel was the flavor of choice during Fender’s golden age, so if you want an instant vintage tone without spending hundreds, the original 150s are a great starting point. Expect a warmer, smoother feel compared to roundwound, alloy-based strings. The sale includes both .009-.042 and .010-.046 sets, so it will cover both your Telecaster and Les Paul.
Full price: pay $2.17 per string
Sale price: pay $1.08 per string
Ernie Ball’s Slinky range is the best-selling string range in the world. With the Paradigm series, the company has supercharged the well-loved Slinkys, making them last longer, have better tuning stability and hold onto their tone for weeks. This is largely thanks to the Everlast nanotechnology utilized. Don’t get this confused with a coating. Everlast nanotechnology is a treatment, meaning you won’t get that annoying flaking after a few weeks like coated strings do. What’s better is that this handy little 2-pack has 16% off during this year’s Prime Say sale
Full price: pay $2.08 per string
Sale price: pay $1.75 per string
The moniker says it all: if you play heavy and live in drop tunings, then the Jim Dunlop Heavy Core strings are well worth a try. The .011-.050 set has a whopping 47% discount and is perfect for Drop C tuning. Dunlop has designed these strings with a much thicker core wire, meaning when you are in seriously low tunings, the tension won’t be floppy and slack; quite the contrary. The .012-.054 Drop B sets also have a generous 24% discount during the Prime Day sales, so metalcore guitarists don’t walk, but run to this sale.
Full price: pay $2.19 per string
Sale price: pay $1.16 per string
Acoustic guitar strings
D’Addario is acoustic guitar string royalty. Although Ernie Ball is on top in the electric world, it’s D’Addario that I see people flock to when they ask me for strings during my music retail job. The 80/20 strings are slightly brighter and snappier than the phosphor bronze alternatives, so if you like things bright, you will love the EJ11s. You can pick up a single set for a 36% discount during Prime Day sales, or if you want to seriously stock up, the 3-pack has a lovely 33% discount.
Full price: pay $1.78 per string
Sale price: pay $1.15 per string
Ernie Ball has nailed it with the Earthwood series and my personal favorite is the Phosphor Bronze strings. With an overall warmth and deep lows, they complement just about any big-bodied acoustic very nicely. They are uncoated so they don’t last quite as long as their coated counterparts, but they always feel great when freshly on and with a 22% discount, taking them down to $7.99, there really isn’t much to complain about.
Full price: pay $1.71 per string
Sale price: pay $1.33 per string
Although these are Martin-produced, the Authentic Acoustic Superior Performance strings sing sweetly on any acoustic guitar brand. The Superior Performance part of the strings features higher tensile strength and tin-plated core wire, improving tuning stability and an incredibly balanced tone across all six strings. Being 80/20 bronze, this 3-pack sings sweetly, bright and is very articulate.
Full price: pay $1.21 per string
Sale price: pay $1.06 per string
Bass strings
Developed in collaboration with Marcus Miller, Dunlop’s Super Bright Stainless Steel Signature Strings have been delivering crisp, lively tones for years. Now with 24% off, the price is just as appealing. Designed with slightly lighter tension, they feel slinky and super comfortable to play across the neck. There is a 5-string set available too, currently 15% off the original price during the Prime Day sales.
Full price: pay $6.24 per string
Sale price: pay $4.75 per string
A staple for rock and funk players, GHS Bass Boomers deliver punchy mids, bright top-end, and plenty of low-end growl. Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers has his own GHS signature set, so that should tell you everything you need to know about their prestige. The M3045 set gives you that classic roundwound snap and consistent feel. They're only 6% off right now, but when the strings are this good, every little saving counts.
Full price: pay $7.02 per string
Sale price: pay $6.63 per string
Shop more of today's best Prime Day sales
- B&H Photo: Big pro audio savings
- Guitar Center: Up to 25% off
- GuitarTricks: 1 month for $1
- IK Multimedia: Huge 40% Summer sale
- Musician's Friend: Time-limited flash deals
- Reverb: Up to 66% off Independents sale
- Plugin Boutique: UAD bundles from $99
- Positive Grid: $20 off the Spark 2 amp
- Waves: 200 plugins down to just $34.99
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I'm Guitar Player's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, it's my job to manage the buyer's guides on the site and help guitarists find the right gear and the best prices for them. I've been a guitar player for 30 years and a drummer for almost 20. I've worked in the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Boss, Laney and Roland.