D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Light 12-53
D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings — Light 12-53
The Acoustic Standard Since 1974
D'Addario Phosphor Bronze in Light 12-53 is the string that made phosphor bronze the acoustic standard. Introduced by D'Addario in 1974, this is the tried-and-true recipe behind that warm, well-balanced acoustic tone - bright on top, full underneath, and versatile enough for every style from fingerstyle to hard strumming.
Warm, Balanced Tone
The phosphor bronze wrap delivers beautiful balance and warmth with clear projection and excellent intonation. It is the go-to set for players who want a familiar, natural acoustic voice that records and gigs well in any genre.
Construction
- Wrap: Phosphor bronze for warm, projecting, corrosion-resistant acoustic tone.
- Core: Hex-shaped high-carbon steel - a D'Addario innovation the wrap wire grips for dimensional stability and precise intonation.
- Winding: Digitally controlled winding machines for guaranteed accuracy and consistency, set after set.
- Finish: Round wound, uncoated.
Consistency You Can Count On
D'Addario draws its own core wire and winds every string on machines it engineers in-house, so the set you buy today plays and sounds like the last one. Sealed in a recyclable, corrosion-inhibiting VCI bag so it is fresh out of the package.
Specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Gauge | Light 12-53 |
| Gauges (E-B-G-D-A-E) | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Wrap Wire | Phosphor bronze |
| Core Wire | High-carbon steel (hex profile) |
| Construction | Round wound, uncoated |
| Introduced | D'Addario phosphor bronze, 1974 (the acoustic standard) |
| Packaging | Recyclable corrosion-inhibiting (VCI) bag |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA (New York) |
Who It's For
- Every acoustic player who wants the classic, warm D'Addario acoustic tone.
- Gigging and recording guitarists who need consistent strings set after set.
- Strummers and fingerpickers alike - balanced enough to do both well.
- Anyone who wants a proven set at a fair price without paying for a coating.
Want the acoustic string the pros have trusted for 50 years? Come by Marich Music in Corning and grab a set in Light 12-53. In stock now and ready to play today.