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D'Addario Guitar Strings - Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ16 - Rich, Full Tonal Spectrum - For 6 String Guitars - 12-53 Light

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Size: Light, 12-53


Style: 1-Pack


Features

  • CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND DAddario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.
  • WARM, BALANCED TONE - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true DAddario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
  • MOST POPULAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING - Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by DAddario in the 1970s.
  • EARN REWARD POINTS - DAddario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • MADE IN THE USA Our Phosphor Bronze strings are made in the USAdrawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

Description

D'Addario was the first to use Phosphor Bronze in acoustic guitar strings back in 1974. Today, Phosphor Bronze is played throughout the world and considered to be the standard in acoustic strings, thanks to its beautiful sonic balance and tonal warmth. Our pioneering Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire over a high-carbon steel core, providing tonal versatility suitable for all acoustic styles and musical genres. 12-53 Light gauge strings are our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone.


Item Weight: 0.48 ounces


Product Dimensions: 0.75 x 5 x 5 inches


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: EJ16


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: April 13, 2004


Color Name: Light | EJ16


Compatible Devices: 6 String guitar


String Gauge: .012


String Material: Phosphor Bronze


Number of Strings: 6


Size: Light, 12-53


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Best acoustic strings I've ever used
Size: Bluegrass, 12-56 Style: 1-Pack
I've been playing guitar over 50 years and these have the best sound of them all. The bass really comes through with these strings. D'addario Bluegrass strings are my go-to strings from now on.... BTW, I don't play bluegrass.lol I don't know how long they will last and don't care as I will reorder as often as needed. Sound is everything and these strings have it all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 27, 2022 by randy6767

  • easy to install, officiant packaging.
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 1-Pack
As someone who's never changed a string themselves before, I had 0 clue if I even bought the right kind of string in the first place, but it was surprisingly simple. It is a very pretty gold and comes with all 6 of the stings, and sounds great even next to my other strings that are not of the same brand. It's pretty much everything you could ask of a guitar string. My only gripe would be the length. It had a decent bit extra to clip off but it still felt a little short but it didn't cause any problems and I doupt it would for others. (for reference my string ended up being roughly 2ft 1in after applied) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 28, 2022 by Rayne

  • Easy to install and works great
Size: Extra Light, 10-47 Style: 1-Pack
My old Guitar strings broke, and I got this one. I am a beginner and it was my first time changing the strings. String were color coded and were easy to install after watching a short Youtube video. String & sound quality looks good.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 26, 2022 by J

  • Easy to string and sound great!
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 3-Pack
I've been using these strings for only a few months so time will tell how long they last but wow they sound so clear! I've never strung my own guitar until I ordered these, super straight forward and easy to do. Simply put, I'd definitely recommend this product.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 22, 2022 by Kyle

  • Great tone for a Newby
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 1-Pack
I've started using these strings on a cheap Yamaha F335TBS and I'm really amazed at the difference from the factory strings. I'm a new player working my way towards getting better. I try to play 6 days a week for 45+ minutes so they're "dulling up" after about 2 months but I've got no complaints. I feel like it's a good deal for the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 11, 2022 by Robert D.

  • Excellent guitar strings 40 years of playing. Excellent delivery thank s
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 3-Pack
Playing guitar ... These guitar strings are really great Bronze and sound the best for live playing .... Changing strings for Beginners is difficult until they learn about strings.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 29, 2022 by Anthony tobio

  • Bright and resonant
Size: Resophonic, 16-56 Style: 1-Pack
These bring out a lot of harmonic overtones when fresh
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 29, 2022 by Eric W.

  • Easy to use and work great!
Size: Light, 12-53 Style: 3-Pack
We have purchased these before and my son loves them. He just started playing guitar last Christmas and has really picked it up nicely. He said these are easy to use and change out. The quality is excellent too & way nicer than the strings his guitar came with. Very happy with purchase!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 1, 2022 by C

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