Light Gauge (.012-.053), EJ16

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 is considered to be the standard in acoustic strings, thanks to its beautiful sonic balance and tonal warmth.

D’Addario’s 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.

Product Features:

• Coating: Uncoated
• Number Of Strings: 6
• Wrap Material: Phosphor Bronze
• DAddario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core
• Well-balanced tone

String Breakdown:

E String:
Diameter .012 in
Tension 23.36 lbs

B String:
Diameter .016 in
Tension 23.31 lbs

G String:
Diameter .024 in
Tension 30.06 lbs

D String:
Diameter .032 in
Tension 29.93 lbs

A String:
Diameter .032 in
Tension 28.93 lbs

E String:
Diameter .053 in
Tension 24.95 lbs