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D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Light (10-pack)

012-.053 Light Gauge Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze - 10-pack
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Warm Up Your Acoustic’s Sound

Choose D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings and enjoy your instrument like never before! These strings utilize phosphor bronze wrap wires, contributing a warm and vibrant tone that suits most playing applications. Introduced to the D’Addario line in 1974, Phosphor Bronze strings have since become a mainstay among hobbyists and professionals alike. Phosphor bronze strings are known for their impressive durability — a trait especially important for players who put in a lot of hours on the fretboard. If you’re looking for a set of warm acoustic guitar strings, then grab a set of D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings.

Which string gauge is right for me?

  • Extra Light: Super easy to play. Easy to bend. Great for beginners.
  • Custom Light: Easy on the fingers. Slightly more volume and projection.
  • Light: Best seller. Nice balance of playability and tone
  • Light Top/Medium Bottom: Balance of volume and comfortable playability.
  • Medium: Harder to play and bend. Powerful volume and bold tone.

The right tone for everyone

D’Addario believes that every acoustic guitar player should have a set of strings that match their sonic needs. That’s why they build strings with a range of construction methods and materials. Whether you go with the brightest 80/20 Bronze strings, the mellowest Silk & Steels, or anywhere in between, D’Addario has the perfect sound for everyone. Want to learn more? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today!

Innovative Strings Since 1680

When you go with D’Addario, you receive far more than a great set of strings. You’re benefiting from three centuries of string-making experience. The D’Addario family tradition began in 1680 in the tiny town of Salle, Italy, where they made assorted instrument strings for over 200 years before relocating to New York in 1905. Since then, the D’Addario family has become a leader in string innovation. They designed the modern winding machine, introduced ultra-reliable hexagonal core wires, and pioneered the colored-coded ball end movement. More than 300 years since the family started making strings, D’Addario continues to set a global standard for quality and reliability. And every day, more than 500,000 strings emerge from their USA-based workshops.

D’Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Features:

  • Precision-wound acoustic guitar string for all situations
  • Phosphor bronze wrap wire contributes a warm, enveloping tone
  • Hexagonal steel core wire provides extra stability, greater reliability, and improved intonation
  • Corrosion-resistant packaging ensures your strings are factory-fresh when opened
  • Color-coded ball ends make string changes easy
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Acoustic Guitar
  • Number of Sets: 10
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: No
  • Gauges: .012, .016p, .024w, .032, .042, .053
  • Core Material: Hexagonal High-carbon Steel
  • Winding Material: Phosphor Bronze
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EJ16-10P

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Rated 5/5

Sam Hunt is a great guy thank you for all your help my friend

Strings are awesome but better yet the person behind the Sweet water is also awesome thanks Sam I appreciate you taking your time and understanding what my knees on guitar strings are awesome person thank you
Music background: Pakistan acoustic guitar player and and songwriter Nashville country music
Rated 5/5

The "go to" standard

EJ-16s are consistent, top-performers, that take a range of tunings without a hitch and do so at a great price. Buying in bulk lowers the price even more and allows changing stings on a regular basis and particularly in advance of performances. Are there better strings out there? Arguably, yes, depending on the guitar and the application. But those strings are often three or more times the cost of EJ-16s.
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Sweetwater/sales team

My salesman's name is Todd Cotton and he is the BEST!! I couldn't be happier with all my purchases and interactions w Sweetwater!!!:):) thanks so much for all you do!!:):):)
Music background: 25 years of live performance
Rated 5/5

Todd Cotton and Sweetwater

Todd is THE best!!! Why in the world would a musician shop anywhere else when we can support a privately owned company who is 1000-fold any other music company out there??!!!!!
Music background: people ask me if i am a professional
Rated 5/5

D'Addario

I have been using these strings for 40 plus years. I use them on a 1970 Martin D35.
Music background: Folk, Rock.
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