John Pearse
John Pearse D Phosphor Bronze Strings (Heavy) Weissenborn Series - Slide Steel 6-String Set (17-68) - #3150
- SKU:
- JP-3150
- UPC:
- 633687131516
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Description
John Pearse Phosphor Bronze Strings – Weissenborn Series (Heavy) are designed for Weissenborn-style hollow neck guitars and acoustic slide instruments. These heavy-gauge phosphor bronze strings provide strong projection, rich bass response, and excellent sustain for open tunings.
This set is commonly used for Open D slide tunings and delivers a powerful acoustic voice ideal for traditional Hawaiian, blues, and modern slide guitar styles.
Set: John Pearse #3150
String Count: 6
Tuning: Open D
Gauges: 17–68
Material: Phosphor Bronze
Instrument: Weissenborn / Acoustic Slide Guitar
Open D Slide Tuning
D–A–F#–D–A–D (high → low)
| String | Note | Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | .017 |
| 2 | A | .022 |
| 3 | F# | .027 |
| 4 | D | .045 |
| 5 | A | .054 |
| 6 | D | .068 |
Important: The manufacturer advises that these heavy gauges are not recommended for older or delicate instruments. For vintage guitars or lighter tension, consider the lighter John Pearse Weissenborn Series Set #3160.
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Not sure which strings are right for your tuning? See our Steel Guitar String Gauges & Tuning Guide.