D'Addario PB023 Kitarrikeel

Phosphor Bronze Single String for Acoustic Guitar

The D'Addario PB023 is a single .023 gauge acoustic guitar string from the Phosphor Bronze Wound Singles line, designed as a standalone replacement or building block for a custom set. Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm, bright, and well-balanced acoustic tone — the reference sound that countless flatpickers, fingerstyle players, and singer-songwriters have relied on for decades. This single string is precision wound with corrosion-resistant phosphor bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core, producing long-lasting tone with excellent intonation. The .023 gauge is a common choice for the G string on a standard acoustic set, making the PB023 a go-to replacement when one string breaks or wears out before the rest. All D'Addario strings are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at the company's New York production facility.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 1
• Gauge: .023" / 0.58 mm
• Material: Phosphor Bronze wrap on steel core
• Core: Hex-shaped high-carbon steel
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Ending: Ball End
• Finish: Coated
• Compatible With: Acoustic Guitar
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who It's For

The PB023 is the right choice for acoustic guitar players who need a single replacement string in .023 gauge without committing to a full set purchase. It suits players who break individual strings frequently, those building custom gauge sets for alternate tunings or down-tuned playing, and musicians who want to swap one mismatched string on an existing Phosphor Bronze set. The warm, balanced tone profile works well for flatpicking, fingerstyle, strumming, and singer-songwriter applications across genres from folk and country to blues and rock. D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are endorsed by artists including Chris Stapleton, Sierra Ferrell, Jackson Browne, and Bryan Sutton, reflecting their broad appeal among professional and working acoustic players.