D'Addario EJ38 12-String Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings — Light 10-47
D'Addario's most popular 12-string set.
The D'Addario EJ38 is a full phosphor bronze 12-string set in Light 10-47 — the most popular 12-string set D'Addario makes. Twelve strings mean roughly double the tension of a 6-string, so this Light gauge is dialed in to balance volume, projection, and comfortable playability, giving you that shimmering, chorused 12-string ring without fighting the neck.
The acoustic standard since 1974.
D'Addario was the first to use phosphor bronze in acoustic strings back in 1974, and it has been the world standard ever since for its beautiful sonic balance and tonal warmth. Precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap over a high-carbon steel core, the EJ38 is versatile enough for every acoustic style and genre — on a 12-string it delivers bright top-end shimmer with a full, warm low end and excellent intonation across all twelve strings.
Construction:
- Wrap: Phosphor bronze for warm, projecting, corrosion-resistant tone
- Core: Hexagonal high-carbon steel for tuning stability and precise intonation
- Winding: Digitally controlled winding for set-to-set consistency
- Finish: Round wound, uncoated
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Gauge | Light 10-47 (12-string) |
| Gauges (high to low) | .010, .014, .023, .030, .039, .047 (plus octave/unison strings) |
| Strings | 12 (six courses) |
| Wrap Wire | Phosphor bronze |
| Core Wire | Hexagonal high-carbon steel |
| Construction | Round wound, uncoated |
| Introduced | D'Addario phosphor bronze, 1974 (the acoustic standard) |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA (New York) |
Who It's For:
- 12-string players who want the proven, most-popular set for the job.
- Strummers and fingerpickers chasing that chimey 12-string shimmer.
- Gigging and recording guitarists who need consistent strings set after set.
- Anyone restringing a 12-string for a balanced, comfortable feel.
Stringing up a 12-string? Come to Marich Music in Corning to grab a set of EJ38 — or let our repair shop restring it for you. In stock now.
