La Bella RPG-1656 Acoustic Resophonic Guitar Strings, G Tuning 16-56

The La Bella RPG-1656 acoustic resophonic guitar strings are designed for open G tuning in 16-56 gauge. This is a slightly lighter set than the 18-56 version, offering a bit more comfort for players who want the open G tuning popular for slide playing but prefer a less extreme tension. The phosphor bronze winding delivers warm, projecting tone with the metallic clarity resonator guitars are known for.

Open G tuning is a cornerstone of blues and roots slide guitar, and these strings are gauged to provide balanced tension across all six strings in that configuration. They work well for both bottleneck slide on round-neck guitars and bar playing on square-neck lap-style instruments. If you find the heavier 18-56 set too stiff or if you occasionally fret notes alongside slide work, the RPG-1656 offers a more versatile feel while still giving your resonator the string tension it needs to project with authority.