- An ideal string for recording in the studio
- 80/20 bronze wrap wire creates a super-bright tone
- Hexagonal steel core wire provides extra stability, greater reliability, and improved intonation
- Precision winding process enables unmatched consistency
- Color-coded ball ends help you quickly identify specific strings
- Ships in Modified Atmosphere Packaging to prevent corrosion
- Gauges:.010, .014p, .023w, .030, .039, .047
- Core Material:Hexagonal High-carbon Steel
Product Description
80/20 Bronze are our brightest acoustic strings, made to give your guitar an unparalleled shine. These bold sounding strings were developed by John D'Addario Sr. and guitar maker John D'Angelico in the 1930s, and have been beloved for their sparkling, trebly tone ever since. Made with a high carbon steel core and 80/20 Bronze wrap wire, 80/20 acoustic strings offer remarkable depth, along with rich, bright harmonics, and powerful projection. These 10-47 Extra Light gauge strings are easy to play and easy to bend.
From the Manufacturer
D'Addario's lightest gauge of acoustic strings, EJ10s are ideal for beginners or players who prefer a softer tone and easy bending.
80/20 Bronze, commonly referred to as brass, is the original acoustic string alloy selected by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze strings are popular for recording due to their crisp, deep and projecting tone and appeal to many traditionalists and vintage enthusiasts for their historical significance. All D'Addario acoustic strings are wound on a hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core, resulting in long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation.
D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.
Throw a set of D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings onto your favorite acoustic and prepare to be impressed! Developed by John D’Addario Sr., these strings feature an 80/20 bronze wrap wire for a bold, bright sound rich in harmonic content. The lush bottom end and clean highs make them a no-brainer for guitarists searching for vintage-style acoustic guitar tone. What’s more, each string features a hexagonal core wire for enhanced stability, long-wearing durability, and improved intonation. If you’re seeking a bright and sparkling acoustic tone, then treat your instrument to these D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings.
Which string gauge is right for me?
- Extra Light: Super easy to play. Easy to bend. Great for beginners.
- Custom Light: Easy on the fingers. Slightly more volume and projection.
- Light: Best seller. Nice balance of playability and tone.
- Light Top/Medium Bottom: Balance of volume and comfortable playability.
- Medium: Harder to play and bend. Powerful volume and bold tone.
The right tone for everyone
D’Addario believes that every acoustic guitar player should have a set of strings that match their sonic needs. That’s why they build strings with a range of construction methods and materials. Whether you go with the brightest 80/20 Bronze strings, the mellowest Silk & Steels, or anywhere in between, D’Addario has the perfect sound for everyone. Want to learn more? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today!
