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11-47

Name: 11-47 Light 12-String, Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings
Brand: D'Addario
SKU: EJ35
Price: 24.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

D'Addario EJ35 Silk & Steel, cuerdas para guitarra Folk de 12 cuerdas, 11-47

£24.50

Tone

Bright Mellow

Product comes with code for 350 Points This item does not come with Points

Product Details

SKU: EJ35

Silk and Steel were uniquely designed to be our warmest, mellowest acoustic guitar string. Ideal for parlor guitars and vintage instruments, the softened tone of Silk & Steel is often preferred by folk players. Made with silver-plated copper windings, over a combination silk and steel core, the low tension and reduced finger noise of Silk & Steel is well suited for mellow acoustic vibes and fingerstyle playing. Designed for 12-string guitars, this 11-47 Light 12-string set is easy to play and provides a warm tone.

Ideal For: Low Tension

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

The tone and feel of Silk & Steel is ideal for parlor guitars and vintage instruments.
With their low tension and reduced finger noise, Silk & Steel sets are incredibly warm and mellow, great for fingerstyle playing.
Silk & Steel strings are made with silver-plated copper windings, over a combination silk and steel core.
D’Addario Silk & Steel strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
Our acoustic guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
PL011	E4	0.011 in	8.923 kgs
PL011	E4	0.011 in	8.923 kgs
PL014	B3	0.014 in	8.112 kgs
PL014	B3	0.014 in	8.112 kgs
-	G3	0.023 in	10.272 kgs
PL009	G4	0.009 in	8.447 kgs
-	D3	0.028 in	7.808 kgs
PL014	D4	0.014 in	11.472 kgs
-	A2	0.038 in	8.680 kgs
PL018	A3	0.018 in	10.643 kgs
-	E2	0.047 in	7.300 kgs
-	E3	0.028 in	9.838 kgs

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1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

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Wound To Perfection 800,000 Times A Day.

String Winding Technology

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

Wound To Perfection 800,000 Times A Day.

String Winding Technology

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

Six Sides Of Stability.

Hex Core Construction

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.

Six Sides Of Stability.

Hex Core Construction

Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.