Washburn
WCG55CE
Acoustic· Budget Asian acoustic
Comfort Series cutaway grand auditorium with Fishman piezo — solid cedar top, layered mahogany back/sides. Washburn's answer to Taylor's 110ce at a sub-$500 price, popular in Asian music school programs.
Best strings for Washburn WCG55CE
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
Coated longevity for the WCG55CE — Asian music school users who change strings rarely benefit most from Elixir's life.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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D'Addario
EJ11 80/20 Bronze Light
12–53 · $6.49
80/20 Bronze cuts through Fishman piezo feedback better than PB on the cutaway grand auditorium body.
Brightness9
Warmth5
Sustain6
Durability5
Playability7
Value9
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D'Addario
EJ16 Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $6.99
Budget default — EJ16 maintains the cedar top's natural warmth without coating cost.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value9
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
D'Addario
Nickel Bronze
12–53 · $10.99
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value9
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D'Addario
XS Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability7
Value8
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Custom Light
11–52 · $14.99
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability7
Value7
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Rotosound
Tru-Bronze
12–54 · $7.99
Brightness8
Warmth5
Sustain5
Durability3
Playability6
Value7
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Ernie Ball
Aluminum Bronze
12–54 · $9.99
Brightness8
Warmth4
Sustain5
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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