Features:

  • MOST POPULAR – Pursue your passion with D’Addario’s most popular acoustic guitar string set, the Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings. Since 1974, phosphor strings have been known for superb, long lasting tone and comfortable playability. They are the choice of professionals worldwide.
  • INSPIRING PERFORMANCE – These light acoustic guitar strings help you achieve amazing performances, as they offer a long lasting, warm, bright and balanced acoustic tone with excellent intonation.
  • CORROSION-RESISTANT – These strings feature a precision wound corrosion resistant phosphor bronze wire that is carefully drawn around a hexagonally shaped, high-carbon steel core. The result is consistent, long lasting tone.
  • STRING GAUGES – The string gauges in this acoustic string set include: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053.
  • MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario leverages centuries of string-making experience and advanced computer-controlled winding technology to bring you the most durable, consistent and long-lasting guitar strings. Made in the USA for the highest quality and performance, only D’Addario strings are sealed inside and out.
Provided crisp rich sound on a large body guitar at a great price.

I installed these on a dreadnought style or large body Yamaha acoustic. I wasn't sure about the size so I choose the medium size. The GOOD: * The strings were not individually wrapped but were easily separated and a color coded button helped ID the string location (E-E) to make sure you select the correct string. * The tuning end of the string has about 4" section of unwrapped core that makes it easier to insert into the hole of the tuning axle. * Once tuned, the sound was crisp and rich. I think the mediums were the right size for this large body guitar. * There was no additional neck deflection or additional neck adjustment due to tension of the strings. * After first turning and a small bit of stretching each string and another re-tune the strings maintained tune very well. * Very good competitive price. The BAD: * Not a thing. Conclusion: Provided crisp rich sound on a large body guitar at a great price.

Great Strings Hands Down

Great strings. Really, I think these are pretty good "go to" strings for just about anybody of any caliber on virtually any acoustic guitar. They strung nicely, broke in quickly (about a day), and feel really nice. The sound of these strings is phenomenal. Bright and clear. Good resonance. If you are looking for light strings, these are them. The only other things I would suggest to consider, which would be merely preference are: Do you want a coated string? Coated cost more, but last longer. The sound is not as vibrant though. But if you like them consider the coated version (EXP16). Do you want light strings? These diameters are as stated in the description: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053 The Medium (EJ17) are: Plain Steel .013, .017, Phosphor Bronze Wound .026, .035, .045, .056 It is so slight but it feels much different. (of course there are heavy and extra light options too) Really, that is it. Determine your preference for thickness and coatings, then grab the D'Addario model that meets that criteria. You are set.

My favorite string for over 51 years.

I am 59 years old this year and have been playing guitar since I was 8. I have tried every string on the market and I always come back to these D'addario's. And kick my self in the butt for trying something new. I have been a Master Luther for more than 30 years and set all my acoustic guitars weather they are 6 string or 12 string guitars to use these strings in this gauge. It has taken me all this time to learn my lesson. Stick with the best and screw the rest. They sound incredible, last forever. They are easy on the fingers and bend notes high and crisp. I love them. I do, I do!

These are light enough to make playing fun again and still retain some of the low end ...

I do a lot of Guitar setups and use a few different types of strings. These are light enough to make playing fun again and still retain some of the low end sound of more heavier strings. They last about as long as most strings and are a real bargain if you change strings a lot. I recommend them for professionals that need good sound and change strings often to keep that brand new string feel and sound. You can't go wrong with them unless you sweat all over them and don't wipe your strings but then again they are cheap enough to just throw another set on.

Always have and always will love phosphor bronze

D'addario is what I've always used. Always have and always will love phosphor bronze! A set usually lasts a long time for me, so this pack of 3 will last for a while. I personally like the light gauge for its clean, crisp sound that I have always loved on both my Yamaha gfx and my Ovation. My neighbor uses the mediums that are sold on this listing, but I would recommend the light gauge as a better overall sound. Thank you D'addario!

great strings!

i always wanted to play steel string guitar, but have stuck with nylon classical guitars. before dumping my guitar collection, i decided to switch to the lightest gauge steel just to see. i never did this before, because i thought the light gauge sound would disappoint me.(i love the sound of ringing acoustic guitar) well, the light gauge string sound is a perfect blend with my high end acoustic guitars, and I can play all day! the sound is balanced and perfect. and these things are ridiculously cheap. and, American made? it's like a whole new world!

Can’t go wrong with these

I’ve been using these on all my acoustic guitars for like 15 years now. They sound great on just about any guitar but of course always use your ears and decide for yourself. They tend to wear out pretty quickly for me but I have real sweaty hands, don’t always keep on top of wiping strings down after playing, and I tend to like my strings sounding really crisp so I tend to change them more often than usual anyway. Sound great, are durable, and affordable. Strings are always a personal preference but if you’re thinking of trying these for the first time these are definitely worth your while. I’d recommend them to players of any level.

Really like these strings.

I think these are a 5 star string. They compare nicely to Martin Acoustic SP but have a little bit more mids and a tiny bit less bass. Very organic, not overly compressed like Elixirs (which is what I mainly have used the last 10 years!) They sound balanced strummed or plucked on my 000-15m, not too twangy and right in the sweet spot for brilliance. They also seem to carry a note / sustain better than other strings I've used in a very good way, unless my mind is playing tricks on me. I like and dislike the packaging at the same time - it's cool that all the strings come in one bag and it takes up very little room, but the first couple of times you end up spending time deciphering the color coded strings instead of looking at them by number, and they wrap two strings at a time. I tried EXPs a few times before and thought they were terrible, odd how much better these strings are!

Best strings for the buck!

I've tried quite a few brands of acoustic strings. My favorite ones are these D'Addario custom lights, D'Addario lights, Martin 80/20 bronze, and Paradigm lights by Ernie Ball. Of all of them I'd say the Paradigm slightly edges out the D'Addario. However, they also cost about 15 bucks a set. The Martins are beautiful when fresh but quickly fade and tarnish within a couple weeks seems to me. Hands down I prefer the D'Addario custom lights. Great tone that lasts and lasts and seem more durable than most. Best bang for the buck and actually sound better overall to my ears than the regular lights.

Perfect Nashville Set

Phosphor bronze EJ's are classic go-to budget strings. I love their sound right out of the package. I used to work at a world-renowned instrument shop and we'd send a pack of EJ's home with every new acoustic purchase, can't go wrong. Their tone doesn't hold up as long and they don't hold up to abuse as well as my go-to set that I use on my main instrument, but I always recommend these for folks on a budget or who don't really know what they're looking for. That said, for Nashville tuning you're largely dealing with unwound strings (only one string is wound phosphor bronze). The difference compared to higher end strings is far less significant. Also, you're string up for Nashville so you're either 1.) Gearing up for a recording session or 2.) trying to find something interesting to do with a spare guitar. For either use these are 100% the set to go with. If you're looking at these reviews to figure out whether you want to try Nashville tuning on your second guitar - yes you do! It's a neat sound and fun to play around with, can add an interesting depth to your recordings, and I even have a guy in our band playing one on a few tunes at a show this Friday. It's worth a couple of bucks to try it out.

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