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Ernie Ball Earthwood Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 11-52 Gauge (P02004)

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Light (11-52)
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Earthwood 80/20 set only

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Brand Ernie Ball
String Gauge .011 - .052
Color Light (11-52)
Instrument Acoustic Guitar
String Material Type Bronze

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  • Bright, balanced tone with excellent projection and clarity
  • Light gauge provides playability and comfortable fretting while maintaining rich, expressive tone
  • Wound Strings are 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around high-carbon steel core wire
  • Element Shield Packaging prolongs string life and keeps strings as fresh as the day they were made
  • Made in California, USA with the freshest and finest materials

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Customer Ratings
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Sound quality
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Value for money
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Brightness
4.5
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Longevity
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Product Description

Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex-shaped, brass-plated steel core wire. These acoustic guitar strings produce a bright, balanced sound with pleasing overtones. Gauges .011, .015, .022w, .030, .042, .052.


From the manufacturer

Earthwood M1
Earthwood Light

Earthwood 350x175
  • 80/20 bronze wrap wire
  • Bright balanced tone
  • Superior clarity
  • Natural feel and tone
  • Crafted in Southern California, USA.

Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Strings

Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex-shaped brass-plated high-carbon steel core wire. Played by some of the biggest names in music, Ernie Ball 80/20 Bronze acoustic strings provide a crisp, bright sound with pleasing overtones. Available in Extra Light (10-50), Light (11-52), Custom Light (11.5-54), Medium Light (12-54), Custom Medium (12.5-56), Medium (13-56), Rock and Blues (10-52),12-String Light (9-46), 12-string Custom Light (10-48), and 12-String Medium (11-28).

Plain String

Wound String

Core Wire

Plain Strings

All plain strings feature a series of lock twists to secure the wire around the ball-end, preventing slippage and ensuring a long lasting string.

80/20 Bronze Wrap Wire

Earthwood 80/20 Bronze strings are precision wound with 80/20 bronze wire providing a vibrant tone with crisp, clear highs.

Core Wire

The core is made from brass-plated high-carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability.

Jimmy Page plays Earthwood Lights 11-52.

Slash plays Earthwood Medium-Lights 12-54.

Joe Bonamassa plays Earthwood Lights 11-52.

Elvis Costello plays Earthwood Mediums 13-56.

Everlast 80/20 Bronze Everlast Phosphor Bronze Aluminum Bronze Earthwood Phosphor Bronze Earthwood 80/20 Bronze
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4.7 out of 5 stars
31,567
Tone Bright Warm Clear with strong lows Warm Bright
Core Wire Brass-plated, high-carbon steel Brass-plated, high-carbon steel M-Steel Brass-plated, high-carbon steel Brass-plated, high-carbon steel
Wrap Wire Nano-treated, 80/20 Bronze Alloy Nano-treated, 80/20 Phosphor Bronze Alloy Aluminum Bronze Alloy Phosphor Bronze Alloy 80/20 Bronze Alloy
Plain Strings Tin-plated, high-carbon steel Tin-plated, high-carbon steel Tin-plated, high-carbon steel Tin-plated, high-carbon steel Tin-plated, high-carbon steel
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
31,567 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the strings. They mention that they sound their best right away, are of good value for the money and work well. Customers also appreciate the comfort of the string.

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560 customers mention494 positive66 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the strings. For example, they mention that they sound their best right away, have a clear tone, and are visually pretty.

"...They're good value and they sound great." Read more

"No corrosion on strings, great tone and easy playability." Read more

"...Sound is great!" Read more

"...Less painful. Great sound!!" Read more

533 customers mention404 positive129 negative

Customers like the quality of the strings. They say they are affordable, sound great, and hold up to the rigors of playing. Some customers also mention that the company has a good range of strings to select from.

"...Thick enough where they don't easily break, but thin enough to where its not putting too much pressure on the neck. Sound is great!" Read more

"...The sound great and hold up to the rigors of playing...." Read more

"...These Earthwoods, especially the way the Ernie Ball acoustic .11's don't feel too slinky like some other brands "Extra Light" or .11 gauge..." Read more

"Well made and very nice" Read more

207 customers mention196 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the strings. They mention that they are great strings for the price, sound like a $500 guitar, and bend like butter. Some say that the.50 low E is nice for a set of 10s, and that the low ends have delightful sparkle. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and value of these strings.

"...They're good value and they sound great." Read more

"Not the best guitar strings but for the money they are really good." Read more

"Fast shipping and great seller. I imagine that if I had to return to them I’d get a fast refund as well! Thanks again :)" Read more

"...A little easier on her fingers and sound perfect. Good value." Read more

107 customers mention87 positive20 negative

Customers like the performance of the strings. For example, they say they work well as replacements, are clear, strong, and in tune. Some mention that the strings have a warm sound and should do nicely. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend them to others.

"Replaced the string’s on my 11 year olds guitar and these worked great. A little easier on her fingers and sound perfect. Good value." Read more

"They play well. I wish the ball ends were color coded, but that's a minor complaint." Read more

"Excellent product, works as expected. High quality and sounds great." Read more

"my son is learning and these are working perfectly for us." Read more

81 customers mention75 positive6 negative

Customers find the guitar strings easy to use. They mention that they bend nicely, are easy to control, and hold down. They also say the strings are easy for beginners to put on and make playing the guitar easier. Customers also say that the strings settle in very quickly to hold their tuning.

"No corrosion on strings, great tone and easy playability." Read more

"Great for the newbie’s. Easier to hold down which makes it easier to play guitar. Less painful. Great sound!!" Read more

"...The extra light strings were a game changer for me. They are a whole lot easier to play and when you sound better you enjoy yourself more and you in..." Read more

"...They sound good and make the guitar easier to play." Read more

80 customers mention71 positive9 negative

Customers like the comfort of the strings. They mention that they are comfortable on their fingers, and not too hard on the fingers. They also say that the strings are perfect for smaller fingers, making them easy to play.

"...Easier to hold down which makes it easier to play guitar. Less painful. Great sound!!" Read more

"...These strings make my guitar sound amazing. They are also easy on the fingers in comparison to the others." Read more

"The comfort and feel of these strings is fantastic, unfortunately the part you don't get to really experience until they are on is that they are..." Read more

"...A little easier on her fingers and sound perfect. Good value." Read more

61 customers mention50 positive11 negative

Customers like the brightness of the strings. They say the lows are fuller and the highs are brighter than Martin strings. Some say the strings are relatively bright in their intonation. That said, most say they stay bright for about a week and shimmer with clarity and ease.

"These are great acoustic strings. They're zingy and bright early on but not spikey, brittle or harsh...." Read more

"Extra light. Good quality.Will buy again." Read more

"...I highly recommend these for brightness and quality, but just know that they go dead fairly quickly." Read more

"...I'd say these favor fingerpicking, especially with nails. They are very bright and the higher strings really ring out so you get some shimmery..." Read more

54 customers mention27 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the tuning stability of the strings. Some mention that they stay in tune, while others say that they constantly lose sound even immediately after tuning.

"...They stay in tune well once settled" Read more

"...Overall not disappointed but it's not the sounds I had before." Read more

"Great sound. Stay in tune. Acoustically speaking . . . just right." Read more

"These strings did NOT work for me, they constantly lost sound even immediately after tuning, and it only took a few weeks of relatively infrequent..." Read more

Sounds good - Easy to play
4 Stars
Sounds good - Easy to play
I’m new to playing the guitar. I started with an electric, and now trying acoustic. I find acoustic guitar less forgiving than electric. You really have to finger your notes and chords correctly and with more force than an electric. I started with the standard gauge 12-54, and found that I wasn’t getting cleanly.The extra light strings were a game changer for me. They are a whole lot easier to play and when you sound better you enjoy yourself more and you in return play more. I watched a YouTube video of some guys comparing pretty much every string option and their conclusions were the same as mine. While lighter strings may not project as well as heavier strings you make up for it by playing better and more dynamically. If you’ve ever scofffed at light strings I highly suggest you give it a try. For $7 it may be the best money spent for the quickest improvement to your playing and tone.I wil definitely be using light strings again, but may try different materials.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
Style: Extra Light (10-50)Size: Single PackConfiguration: Earthwood 80/20 set onlyVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice for my Gibson J-45D
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2024
Style: Light (11-52)Size: 4-PackConfiguration: Earthwood 80/20 set onlyVerified Purchase
rdobina
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
Style: Light (11-52)Size: Single PackConfiguration: Earthwood 80/20 set onlyVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
These sound amazing and gave my old guitar new life. These will be my go-to strings!
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MrMagoo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great price
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2024
Style: Extra Light (10-50)Size: 3-PackConfiguration: Earthwood 80/20 set onlyVerified Purchase
Cecil
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on February 3, 2024
Style: Rock & Blues (10-52)Size: Single PackConfiguration: Earthwood 80/20 set onlyVerified Purchase
Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect balance for easy playing
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2024
Style: Custom Light (11.5-54)Size: 3-PackConfiguration: Earthwood 80/20 set onlyVerified Purchase