D'Addario NYL031W Single Guitar String

Classical Guitar Single String — Silver-Plated Copper Replacement

The D'Addario NYL031W is a single classical guitar string sold individually for players who need to replace one broken or worn bass string without buying a full set. It uses a silver-plated copper winding wrapped around a nylon core, a construction that gives classical basses their characteristic warm, rounded tone with clear fundamental projection. The .031" gauge places it in the standard classical bass-string range, making it a direct match for the third string position on most normal-tension classical sets. Because it is sold as a single unit, this string is also useful for players building a custom tension set or mixing gauges to suit a particular instrument.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 1 — single replacement string
• Gauge: .031" / 0.79 mm — standard classical bass gauge
• Material: Silver-Plated Copper — silver-plated copper winding on a nylon core
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Ending: Tie — tie-end construction for classical guitar bridge
• Compatible With: Classical Guitar
• Package: 1 set (single string)

Who It's For

The D'Addario NYL031W is the right choice for classical guitarists who need to replace a single broken or dead bass string on a nylon-string classical guitar without replacing the entire set. It suits players who prefer normal-tension feel and want the warm, projecting response that silver-plated copper winding delivers on a nylon core. Custom-set builders will find it useful for dialing in a specific tension profile, and teachers or students who break one string at a time can keep playing without buying a full set. The tie-end construction is designed for traditional classical guitar bridges, so it fits any standard classical instrument that accepts tie-on bass strings.