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. Ideal for aggressive fingerstyle playing, this 12-54 Medium Top/Heavy Bottom 12-string set features the playability of a medium gauge set, with the enhanced volume and projection of heavy gauge bottom strings.