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Alloy is what makes the sound of your strings. But how do you choose it?

The specific grain of your SKULL STRINGS has always been its stainless steel. Completely nickel-free (allergy sufferers will appreciate this), and

II. How is a strings made?    Well, no !!!!! You don't press a button and hop! You get a string ! A string consists of a round or hexagonal core, onto which a wrap wire of the chosen alloy (steel,…

III. Cores & wrap wire   There are two types of core for guitar and bass strings. The long-used round core and the hexagonal core. While the round core is integral with the wrap wire, the latter rests on the 6…

IV. Heavy Core  What's HEAVY CORE ? It's a core-to-wrap ratio that favors a massive core than in a "traditional" ratio, for the same gauge. As a result, HEAVY CORE strings offer greater tuning stability and an ideal response for more aggressive…

V. Acoustic & Classical Skulls  Unlike our electric strings, acoustic & classical SKULLS are coated. This is the case with Phosphorus-bronze, Soft Brass and Silver-plated alloys.But then again, SKULL STRINGS doesn't do what everyone else does! While your strings are…

VI. Exposed core & Tapered wound  Inspired by piano strings, EXPOSED CORE leaves the first few centimeters of the core bare. With less material resting on the saddle, the string's sustain and intonation are greatly improved. All you have to…

VII. Custom to the bone!  SKULL STRINGS is the unconditional specialist in custom sets. From .008, .009, .0095 (...) to .175 bass, we're here to find solutions for the best playing comfort for every musician. Do you already know the gauges…