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D'Addario

D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze, EJ16-5P, Light Gauge 12-53, 6-String Set, Pack of 5

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Style: 5-Pack


Size: Light, 12-53


Features

  • CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND: DAddario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.
  • WARM, BALANCED TONE: Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true DAddario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
  • MOST POPULAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING: Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by DAddario in the 1970s.
  • EARN REWARD POINTS: DAddario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • MADE IN THE USA: Our Phosphor Bronze strings are made in the USAdrawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

Description

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

Brand: D'Addario


String Gauge: Light


Color: Bronze


Instrument: Acoustic Guitar


String Material Type: Phosphor Bronze


Brand Name: D'Addario


Instrument: Acoustic Guitar


Global Trade Identification Number: 26


UPC: 019954956226


Manufacturer Part Number: EJ16-5P


Set Name: 5-Pack


Warranty Description: Replace if defective.


Unit Count: 5.0 Count


Included Components: Guitar Strings


Item Type Name: Acoustic Guitar Strings


Model Name: EJ16


Model Number: EJ16-5P


Item Weight: 90 Grams


Manufacturer: D'Addario


String Material Type: Phosphor Bronze


Coating Description: Uncoated


Body Material Type: Phosphor Bronze


Material Type: Phosphor Bronze


String Gauge: Light


Color: Bronze


Finish Type: Uncoated


Sound Profile: Warm, Balanced


Recommended Uses For Product: Acoustic Guitar


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    • Great strings.
Style: 3-Pack Size: Light, 12-53
These are my go-to for 20 years. Reasonably priced, great strings that don't tend to break unless by my own idiocy. There are more expensive brands, coated, with gimmicky promises, these are better (in my view). Strings that claim to last longer never do, strings that claim theyre brighter may be brighter, but not for very long. No BS, good, reliable strings that sound and play great. Don't fall for hype strings, your wallet and your music will thank you. Pro tip. If you wash your hands before you play, you could extend the brightness and life of your strings far beyond what an gexpensive gimmick set ever could. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2026 by John B
    • IMHO the best acoustic strings sold at any price
Style: 3-Pack Size: Light, 12-53
I will keep this short. The price is unbelievable, it's nice to have three sets in a box and these are the best acoustic strings on the market. That's only my opinion and everyone has one......so many will disagree. I have an regular acoustic and an acoustic electric and strung both with these strings. It made each guitar sound like a 3 thousand dollar guitar. I find that most inexpensive guitars have cheap strings, most can be vastly improved with something as simple as new strings. I really believe in these strings. When I find a good thing, I am hooked and I will not use anything BUT these on anything acoustic. On a guitar, strings are everything. The tone feel and bend is what's important. These are very light and VERY easy on the fingers, unlike clunky stock strings on most acoustics. I guess they think you need big, think strings to produce volume....not so. Some will disagree saying they break if they're too thin. I would rather have a shorter life with strings, getting a pure beautiful, rich sound than have a long lasting flat string. My thick stock strings were killing my fingers. These are effortless to play and sound so sweet and mellow, just like an acoustic should sound. Again, someone will chime in and bash me for saying this...but I would put my inexpensive Yamaha up against guitars costing 10 times what I paid. I have no plans of changing brands now I've made the string switch. Some say thin strings break easily, but you should change strings often anyway. I can do a string change-over in about 15 minutes on a bad day. It's worth the effort. I don't plan on hammering my acoustic anyway. That's what the Fender is for. AND it's not that I'm cheap either. I own 18 guitars, 16 of which are electrics. 3 Gibson Les Paul's, 2 Fender Strats (one American) a couple of Dillions (another great find) and some other nice guitars. My Acoustic is just an inexpensive Yamaha 700 but is a very nice guitar for the money. But after changing the strings it sounds like an expensive Martin. It didn't take me long to throw a set of these on my acoustic electric and got the same results. 5 stars in my book, more if they'd allow that. There are no other options unless someone gives me a set that blow me away. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014 by Dave
    • Great Strings
Style: 1-Pack Size: Light, 12-53
I have been playing medium strings for a few years now. I'm old my- wrist hurts. So, I tied these light strings. My wrist still hurts but these are great strings. Easy to play and sound great. Bright with sustain. Phosphor Bronze, EJ16, Light Gauge 12-53
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2026 by sheazo
    • Great strings
Style: 3-Pack Size: Light, 12-53
Exactly what I thought I was getting
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2026 by dewayne raulerson
    • Good quality
Style: 1-Pack Size: Light, 12-53
Good sounding strings.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2026 by Ray Mills
    • Great Value and Great Quality
Style: 5-Pack Size: Light, 12-53
Longest lasting strings I know . . they don't stretch much, which makes the guitar stay in tune longer.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026 by BearCass1
    • Great for my old Fender
Style: 3-Pack Size: Light, 12-53
This is good strings for my old Fender, sound and feel great.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2026 by LB
    • Guitar strings
Style: 5-Pack Size: Light, 12-53
Great price on these strings if you like light gauge
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026 by garry kinsey

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