If you play a 12-string acoustic, you know restringing is already a commitment — so you want strings that are worth the effort. Ernie Ball's Earthwood 80/20 Bronze set in Light gauge is a straightforward, reliable choice: a full 12-string set wound to give you that bright, chiming tone that 12-strings are known for, without going so heavy that the added tension becomes a chore to play.
These strings are built from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around a hex-shaped, brass-plated steel core. That alloy combination produces a clear, ringing tone with good projection. The light gauge (.009/.009 through .046/.026) keeps the feel manageable across all six courses, which is especially handy if you're doing extended strumming sessions or fingerpicking on a double-strung instrument.
The paired gauges for this set break down as follows: .009/.009, .012/.012, .020w/.009, .026/.012, .036/.020p, and .046/.026 — giving you octave and unison pairings throughout the full range of the instrument.
Product Features:
- 80/20 bronze alloy wrap wire (80% copper, 20% zinc)
- Hex-shaped, brass-plated steel core wire
- Light gauge — gauges: .009/.009, .012/.012, .020w/.009, .026/.012, .036/.020p, .046/.026
- Designed specifically for 12-string acoustic guitar
- Full 12-string set (6 courses, 12 strings total)
- Ernie Ball SKU: P02010
Brand: Ernie Ball
Model: Earthwood 80/20 Bronze 12-String Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
SKU: P02010
Condition: New
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