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12-53 Light, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
12-53 Light, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
12-53 Light, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
12-53 Light, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
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Regular Light Acoustic Guitar Strings EJ11

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. 12-53 Light gauge strings are our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone.
 
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12-53

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. 12-53 Light gauge strings are our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone.
String Tension Chart
Item # Note Diameter Tension
PL012 E 0.012 in 23.36 lbs
PL016 B 0.016 23.31
BW024 G 0.024 29.24
BW032 D 0.032 29.01
BW042 A 0.042 27.46
BW053 E 0.053 24.04

Product Features

  • Coating: Uncoated
  • Number Of Strings: 6
  • Set Type: Sets, Multipacks
  • Wrap Material: 80/20 Bronze
  • 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.

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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 X-Series strings! Our two X Series options each use a distinct method to extend lifespan, while preserving the tone and feel of uncoated strings.

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

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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.

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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80/20 BRONZE 13-56

"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
Railroad Earth

80/20 BRONZE 13-56

"We rely on D'Addario strings for every gig. They always sound great and stay in tune."
RAILROAD EARTH
Ray Lamontagne

80/20 BRONZE 13-56

"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
Railroad Earth

80/20 BRONZE 13-56

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

WOUND TO PERFECTION 700,000 TIMES A DAY.

String Winding
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STRING WINDING TECHNOLOGY

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 700,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

 

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

Hex Core
Hex Core

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
Wire Drawing

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.

WOUND TO PERFECTION 700,000 TIMES A DAY.

String Winding
String Winding tech highlight

STRING WINDING TECHNOLOGY

String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 700,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.

 

SIX SIDES OF STABILITY.

Hex Core
Hex Core

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
Wire Drawing

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.

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