The all-round acoustic set – Light 11-52 80/20 bronze, bright and easy to play. Ernie Ball Earthwood Light 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings (2004, 11-52) are made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around a hex-shaped, brass-plated steel core. They give a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Most acoustic players: beginners after their first few months, strummers, fingerstyle players, church and school guitarists.
Specifications
| Model | Ernie Ball 2004 |
|---|---|
| Series | Earthwood 80/20 Bronze |
| Gauge | “Light” 11-52 |
| Individual gauges | .011, .015, .022w, .030, .042, .052 |
| Wrap wire | 80% copper, 20% zinc (80/20 bronze) |
| Core | Hex-shaped, brass-plated steel |
| Strings in set | 6 |
| For | 6-string steel-string acoustic guitar |
Good to know
- These are steel strings for acoustic guitars – do not fit them on a nylon-string classical guitar.
- A “w” after a gauge means that string is wound.
FAQ
What are the exact gauges?
.011, .015, .022w, .030, .042, .052.
What is 80/20 bronze?
A wrap wire of 80% copper and 20% zinc. Ernie Ball describes the Earthwood 80/20 sound as crisp and ringing with pleasing overtones.
How do I pick the right gauge?
Lighter sets (10-50, 11-52) are easier to play; heavier sets (12-54, 13-56) give more volume and body. Ernie Ball makes Earthwood 80/20 in Extra Light 10-50, Light 11-52, Custom Light 11.5-54, Medium Light 12-54, Custom Medium 12.5-56 and Medium 13-56.

















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