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12-53 Light, Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
12-53 LIGHT ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS
12-53 Light, Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
12-53 LIGHT ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS

12-53

Light Acoustic Guitar Strings 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 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. 12-53 Light gauge strings are our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone.
 
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Product Specs
  • Coating: Uncoated
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets, Multipacks
  • Wrap Material: Phosphor Bronze
Product Features
  • D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.
  • Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
  • Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by D’Addario in the 1970s.
  • D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
  • Our Phosphor Bronze strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
String Tension Chart
Item # Note Diameter Tension
PL012 E4 0.012 in 23.4 lbs
PL016 B3 0.016 23.3
PB024 G3 0.024 30.1
PB032 D3 0.032 29.9
PB042 A2 0.042 28.9
PB053 E2 0.053 24.9
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1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

2. Try D'Addario X-Series strings! Our two X Series options each use a distinct method to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone of uncoated strings.

3. Try these maintenance and care products to prolong string life and performance. 

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