D'Addario NYS018 Single Guitar String

D'Addario NYS018 Single Plain Steel Guitar String for Electric Guitar

This single .018" plain steel string is designed as a replacement or custom-set component for electric guitar. Built from D'Addario's proprietary high-carbon NY Steel alloy through a reinvented wire drawing process, it delivers greater break strength and up to 131% greater tuning stability than standard plain steel strings. Made in the USA at D'Addario's New York production facility, the NYS018 is sold as a single replacement so players can swap out just the broken one or build their own custom gauge combination without buying a full set.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: .018" / 0.46 mm
• Material: Nickel-plated high-carbon steel (NY Steel alloy)
• Construction: Round wound plain steel
• Number of Strings: 1 (single)
• Compatible With: Electric Guitar
• Country of Manufacture: USA

Who Is It For

The NYS018 is the right choice for electric guitar players who need a single replacement string at the .018" gauge without buying a full set. It's ideal for players who break individual strings frequently and want to keep spares on hand, or for those who prefer to build custom gauge combinations mixing different string weights. The high-carbon steel construction makes it well-suited for players who use alternate or dropped tunings and need strings that hold tuning under increased tension. Both gigging musicians and home players will appreciate the ability to replace just one string rather than committing to an entire set.