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Ernie Ball Earthwood Medium Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 12-54 Gauge (P02003)
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Brand | Ernie Ball |
String Gauge | Medium |
Color | Medium Light (12-54) |
Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
String Material Type | Bronze |
About this item
- Bright, balanced tone with excellent projection and clarity
- Medium Light, the most popular gauge, consists of plain steel strings (.012, .016.) and phosphor bronze wound strings (.024, .032, .044, .054)
- Wound Strings are 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around high-carbon steel core wire
- Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
- Made in California, USA with the freshest and finest materials
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Brightness | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Longevity | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
For beginners | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
instrument | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar |
string material | Bronze | Phosphor Bronze and Steel | — | — | Phosphor Bronze | — |
string gauge | Medium | Medium Light (12-54) | Light | Medium | Medium | Light (11-52) |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.41 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B0002DV6RQ |
Item model number | P02003 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #6 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 7, 2005 |
Color Name | Medium Light (12-54) |
String Gauge | Medium |
String Material | Bronze |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Musical Style | acoustic |
Size | Single Pack |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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Product Description
Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex-shaped, brass-plated steel core wire. These acoustic guitar strings produce a bright, balanced sound with pleasing overtones. Gauges .012, .016, .024w, .032, .044, .054.
From the manufacturer
- 80/20 bronze wrap wire
- Bright balanced tone
- Superior clarity
- Natural feel and tone
- Crafted in Southern California, USA.
Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Strings
Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex-shaped brass-plated high-carbon steel core wire. Played by some of the biggest names in music, Ernie Ball 80/20 Bronze acoustic strings provide a crisp, bright sound with pleasing overtones. Available in Extra Light (10-50), Light (11-52), Custom Light (11.5-54), Medium Light (12-54), Custom Medium (12.5-56), Medium (13-56), Rock and Blues (10-52),12-String Light (9-46), 12-string Custom Light (10-48), and 12-String Medium (11-28).
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Plain StringsAll plain strings feature a series of lock twists to secure the wire around the ball-end, preventing slippage and ensuring a long lasting string. |
80/20 Bronze Wrap WireEarthwood 80/20 Bronze strings are precision wound with 80/20 bronze wire providing a vibrant tone with crisp, clear highs. |
Core WireThe core is made from brass-plated high-carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability. |
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Jimmy Page plays Earthwood Lights 11-52. |
Slash plays Earthwood Medium-Lights 12-54. |
Joe Bonamassa plays Earthwood Lights 11-52. |
Elvis Costello plays Earthwood Mediums 13-56. |
Everlast 80/20 Bronze | Everlast Phosphor Bronze | Aluminum Bronze | Earthwood Phosphor Bronze | Earthwood 80/20 Bronze | |
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Tone | Bright | Warm | Clear with strong lows | Warm | Bright |
Core Wire | Brass-plated, high-carbon steel | Brass-plated, high-carbon steel | M-Steel | Brass-plated, high-carbon steel | Brass-plated, high-carbon steel |
Wrap Wire | Nano-treated, 80/20 Bronze Alloy | Nano-treated, 80/20 Phosphor Bronze Alloy | Aluminum Bronze Alloy | Phosphor Bronze Alloy | 80/20 Bronze Alloy |
Plain Strings | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel |
12-String Set? | ✓ | ✓ |
From the brand
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Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of strings and accessories, has been making high-quality electric guitar and bass strings since 1962. World-class players like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Slash, and Jimmy Page have all played Ernie Ball strings to create their unique sound.
We use the latest technologies and finest materials to continuously enhance your playing experience and provide an unparalleled palette of expressive options.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the strings. They mention that they sound their best right away, are of good value for the money and work well. Customers also appreciate the comfort of the string.
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Customers like the sound quality of the strings. For example, they mention that they sound their best right away, have a clear tone, and are visually pretty.
"...They're good value and they sound great." Read more
"No corrosion on strings, great tone and easy playability." Read more
"Well made and very nice" Read more
"...Sound is great!" Read more
Customers like the quality of the strings. They say they are affordable, sound great, and hold up to the rigors of playing. Some customers also mention that the company has a good range of strings to select from.
"Well made and very nice" Read more
"...Thick enough where they don't easily break, but thin enough to where its not putting too much pressure on the neck. Sound is great!" Read more
"...The sound great and hold up to the rigors of playing...." Read more
"...gauges that I'd never used before in this combination, it's a good mix for playing and getting the best sound without killing your fingers...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the strings. They mention that they are great strings for the price, sound like a $500 guitar, and bend like butter. Some say that the.50 low E is nice for a set of 10s, and that the low ends have delightful sparkle. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and value of these strings.
"...They're good value and they sound great." Read more
"Not the best guitar strings but for the money they are really good." Read more
"...seems to be great strings so far with an excellent sound for a very good price. I'd definitely but them again and would recommend you grab a set too." Read more
"Fast shipping and great seller. I imagine that if I had to return to them I’d get a fast refund as well! Thanks again :)" Read more
Customers like the performance of the strings. For example, they say they work well as replacements, are clear, strong, and in tune. Some mention that the strings have a warm sound and should do nicely. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend them to others.
"Replaced the string’s on my 11 year olds guitar and these worked great. A little easier on her fingers and sound perfect. Good value." Read more
"They play well. I wish the ball ends were color coded, but that's a minor complaint." Read more
"Excellent product, works as expected. High quality and sounds great." Read more
"my son is learning and these are working perfectly for us." Read more
Customers find the guitar strings easy to use. They mention that they bend nicely, are easy to control, and hold down. They also say the strings are easy for beginners to put on and make playing the guitar easier. Customers also say that the strings settle in very quickly to hold their tuning.
"No corrosion on strings, great tone and easy playability." Read more
"Great for the newbie’s. Easier to hold down which makes it easier to play guitar. Less painful. Great sound!!" Read more
"...These are a little easier to control than the Earthwoods I bought alongside these and the sound is more to my liking but they're both great...." Read more
"...The extra light strings were a game changer for me. They are a whole lot easier to play and when you sound better you enjoy yourself more and you in..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the strings. They mention that they are comfortable on their fingers, and not too hard on the fingers. They also say that the strings are perfect for smaller fingers, making them easy to play.
"...Easier to hold down which makes it easier to play guitar. Less painful. Great sound!!" Read more
"...These strings make my guitar sound amazing. They are also easy on the fingers in comparison to the others." Read more
"The comfort and feel of these strings is fantastic, unfortunately the part you don't get to really experience until they are on is that they are..." Read more
"...A little easier on her fingers and sound perfect. Good value." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the strings. They say the lows are fuller and the highs are brighter than Martin strings. Some say the strings are relatively bright in their intonation. That said, most say they stay bright for about a week and shimmer with clarity and ease.
"Extra light. Good quality.Will buy again." Read more
"...I highly recommend these for brightness and quality, but just know that they go dead fairly quickly." Read more
"These are great acoustic strings. They're zingy and bright early on but not spikey, brittle or harsh...." Read more
"...I'd say these favor fingerpicking, especially with nails. They are very bright and the higher strings really ring out so you get some shimmery..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning stability of the strings. Some mention that they stay in tune, while others say that they constantly lose sound even immediately after tuning.
"...They stay in tune well once settled" Read more
"...Overall not disappointed but it's not the sounds I had before." Read more
"Great sound. Stay in tune. Acoustically speaking . . . just right." Read more
"These strings did NOT work for me, they constantly lost sound even immediately after tuning, and it only took a few weeks of relatively infrequent..." Read more
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