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D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Light

.012-.053 Light Gauge Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze
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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 are a mainstay among Sweetwater acoustic guitarists. Phosphor bronze strings are known for their impressive durability — an essential trait 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 playability with effortless bending; ideal for beginners
  • Custom Light: Finger-friendly feel with added volume and projection
  • Light: Best-selling balance of tone and playability
  • Light Top/Medium Bottom: Comfortable feel with boosted volume and punch
  • Medium: Bold tone and high volume with increased playing resistance

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 the company builds 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!

D’Addario: 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 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

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Rated 5/5
THEY ARE FABULOUS!
I had purchased these some time ago to put on my YAMAHA FG JUNIOR JR2 acoustic. I finally got around to installing them yesterday due to the fact that the existing high E string fatigued and could no longer be brought into tune. Now I'm wondering why I waited so long. The sound of these new EJ16'S is crisp and bright with a long sustain! Played it again this morning and they are perfectly still in tune whereas with some strings it may take a week before they are stretched in! VERY HAPPY WITH THEM AND YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE!!!
Music background: Amateur Guitar, Keyboard. and Ukulele.
Rated 5/5
Nice Full, Bright Balanced Tone
I think these D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze acoustic strings are probably my top choice for my 6-string acoustic guitars. They have a very sweet sound that projects nice with a good balanced tone.
Music background: Making music for 50+ years, primarily guitar
Rated 5/5
D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Light
Good quality product, fast shipping, thank you
Rated 5/5
The only acoustic set you need
I"ve been using these strings for decades, and for good reason. They sound and feel great! Now and then I"ll try something new or at least new to me, and I always come back to the EJ16s. I would pay more for them, but the price can"t be beat for the quality. Th tone is killer; warm and round but with a lively brightness and bite. They are well suited to fingers or picking and they last long enough for a lot of work if you care for them the right way. I play A LOT and typically change my strings once wevery two weeks.
Music background: Pro engineer, guitarist of 20years
Rated 5/5
industry standard
best all round acoustic. good for anything from bluegrass to jazz. really good bulk prices too. very durable, great longevity for uncoated strings and strong consistent tone.
Music background: 17+ years musician
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