D'Addario Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light 11-47
D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings — Light 11-47
The Warmest, Mellowest D'Addario Acoustic Set
The D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel set is the warmest, mellowest acoustic string D'Addario makes. Silver-plated copper is wound over a combined silk and steel core, softening the attack and rolling off the high-end zing of a standard bronze set. The result is a smooth, intimate tone with noticeably reduced finger noise — the classic choice for fingerstyle, folk, and quiet living-room playing.
Easy on the Hands
The silk-and-steel core also lowers string tension compared to a phosphor bronze set of the same gauge, so the EJ40 feels softer under the fingers. That makes it a favorite for fingerpickers, players returning to the instrument, and anyone who finds standard acoustic sets too bright or too stiff.
Construction
- Core: Combined silk and steel for lower tension and a softened attack.
- Wrap: Silver-plated copper for a warm, mellow voice.
- Tone: The warmest, mellowest in the D'Addario acoustic line; reduced finger noise.
- Best for: Fingerstyle, folk, and soft accompaniment.
Specs
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Gauge | Light 11-47 |
| Gauges (E-B-G-D-A-E) | .011, .014, .023, .030, .036, .047 |
| Core Wire | Silk and steel |
| Wrap Wire | Silver-plated copper |
| Tone | Warm, mellow, softened; reduced finger noise |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
Who It's For
- Fingerstyle and folk players who want warmth over brightness.
- Players with a light touch who prefer lower tension and a soft feel.
- Anyone recording who needs a mellow acoustic voice with minimal finger squeak.
Looking for a warmer acoustic tone? Marich Music in Corning stocks D'Addario Silk & Steel. Pick up a set and put it on your guitar today.