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. Ideal For:  

• All Genres

THE ORIGINAL STRING

Pioneered in 1974 and still revered today, Phosphor Bronze has become synonymous with warm, well-balanced acoustic tone. D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are precision wound with corrosion-resistant phosphor bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result is long-lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation.

String Tension Chart Item # Note Diameter Tension PL012 E 0.012 in 23.36 lbs PL016 B 0.016 23.31 PB024 G 0.024 30.06 PB032 D 0.032 29.93 PB042 A 0.042 28.93 PB053 E 0.053 24.95