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. 13-56 Medium gauge strings provides maximum volume and projection, with more tension and resistance.
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. These 11-52 Custom Light gauge strings have slightly more volume and projection than Extra Light, while still being easy to play.
Ernie Ball Earthwood Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are made from 92% copper, 7.7% tin, 0.3% phosphorus wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. These guitar strings have a light orange, gold color and provide a mellow, ringing sound, with excellent clarity. Gauges .009 .009, .012 .012, .020w .009, .026 .012, .036 .020p, .046 .026
As with their 80/20 counterparts, the LongEvo Acoustic Phosphor Bronze provide improved longevity for players. While respecting the environment as a green brand, the use of our fully ecological and biocompatible applied nanotechnology shielding makes these superior strings resistant to corrosion without no impact on tone, playability and sound projection!
The Ernie Ball Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (Light 11‑52) are premium acoustic guitar strings developed in collaboration with John Mayer, featuring a unique Bell Bronze alloy inspired by bell and cymbal metals. They deliver richer, fuller tone with increased resonance, projection, and balanced clarity — perfect for acoustic players seeking vibrant, expressive sound.
Born from our greatest breakthrough in string innovation, XS Phosphor Bronze strings have the longest life of any D’Addario acoustic guitar string. The XS coating gives our warm, balanced phosphor bronze strings maximum life, with an uncommonly smooth feel. Made with a NY Steel core, phosphor bronze wrap wire and Fusion Twist technology, XS coated acoustic guitar strings have incomparable break strength and tuning stability, in addition to their dramatically increased lifespan. 12-53 Light strings are our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone.