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10-47

Name: 10-47 Light 12-String, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
Brand: D'Addario
SKU: EJ36
Price: 16.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

D'Addario Cordes en bronze pour guitare acoustique 12 cordes D'Addario EJ36, Light, 10-47

£16.00

Tone

Bright Mellow

Product comes with code for 250 Points This item does not come with Points

Product Details

SKU: EJ36

80/20 Bronze are our brightest acoustic strings, made to give your guitar an unparalleled shine. These bold sounding strings were developed by John D'Addario Sr. and guitar maker John D'Angelico in the 1930s, and have been beloved for their sparkling, trebly tone ever since. Made with a high carbon steel core and 80/20 Bronze wrap wire, 80/20 acoustic strings offer remarkable depth, along with rich, bright harmonics, and powerful projection. Designed for all makes and models of 12-string acoustic guitars, this 10-47 Light gauge is our most popular 12-string gauge, offering the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability.

Ideal For: All Genres

Made in the USA at our New York production facility.

Product Specs

Product Features

D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound over a hexagonal high carbon steel core.
The 80/20 Bronze wrap wire provides bold, bright acoustic sound, with crisp projection that fills the room.
80/20 Bronze was originally created by John D’Addario Sr. and renowned guitar maker John D’Angelico in the 1930s.
Our 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
D’Addario 80/20 Bronze strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

String Tension Chart

Item #	Note	Diameter	Tension
PL010	E4	0.010 in	7.375 kgs
PL010	E4	0.010 in	7.375 kgs
PL014	B3	0.014 in	8.112 kgs
PL014	B3	0.014 in	8.112 kgs
BW023	G3	0.023 in	12.353 kgs
PL008	G4	0.008 in	6.675 kgs
BW030	D3	0.030 in	11.783 kgs
PL012	D4	0.012 in	8.428 kgs
BW039	A2	0.039 in	10.836 kgs
PL018	A3	0.018 in	10.643 kgs
BW047	E2	0.047 in	8.724 kgs
BW027	E3	0.027 in	11.888 kgs

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How can I extend the life of my strings?

There are many factors that can affect the lifespan of your strings. Here are some tips to help extend the life of your strings:

1. Wipe down your strings after each use.

2. Try D'Addario XT or XS strings! Our two X Series options each use a distinct method to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone of uncoated strings.

3. Try these maintenance and care products to prolong string life and performance.

A Historic Sound

80/20 Bronze is the original acoustic string alloy co-created by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze strings are popular for recording due to their bright, crisp, deep and projecting tone and appeal to many traditionalists and vintage enthusiasts for their historical significance.

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"The D'Addario 80/20 strings bring out the warmth and volume we need to maintain a natural acoustic sound in an amplified setting."
– Ray Lamontagne

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"We rely on D'Addario strings for every gig. They always sound great and stay in tune."
– Railroad Earth

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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.

Exact Standards, Extraordinary Sounds.

Wire Drawing

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.

Exact Standards, Extraordinary Sounds.

Wire Drawing

D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.