Big, bold acoustic tone – Medium 13-56 80/20 bronze for players who dig in. Ernie Ball Earthwood Medium 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings (2002, 13-56) 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
Experienced acoustic players, hard strummers and flatpickers, players with large-body guitars and anyone who wants maximum volume and projection.
Specifications
| Model | Ernie Ball 2002 |
|---|---|
| Series | Earthwood 80/20 Bronze |
| Gauge | “Medium” 13-56 |
| Individual gauges | .013, .017, .026, .034, .046, .056 |
| 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.
- Heavier gauges put more tension on the neck – if you are moving up from lighter strings, a set-up check is a good idea.
FAQ
Is Medium 13-56 a heavy set?
It is the heaviest standard Earthwood 80/20 set: .013, .017, .026, .034, .046, .056.
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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