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Ernie Ball Earthwood Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 11-52 Gauge (P02004)
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Brand | Ernie Ball |
String Gauge | .011 - .052 |
Color | Light (11-52) |
Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
String Material Type | Bronze |
About this item
- 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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For beginners | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Brightness | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Longevity | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
instrument | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar |
string material | Bronze | — | Phosphor Bronze | — | — | Phosphor Bronze |
string gauge | .011 - .052 | Light (11-52) | Light | Light | Light | Medium |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.41 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.25 x 4.5 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B0002PBS5Y |
Item model number | P02004 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #6 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 28, 2005 |
Color Name | Light (11-52) |
String Gauge | .011 - .052 |
String Material | Bronze |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Size | Single Pack |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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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
- 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).
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Plain StringsAll 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 WireEarthwood 80/20 Bronze strings are precision wound with 80/20 bronze wire providing a vibrant tone with crisp, clear highs. |
Core WireThe core is made from brass-plated high-carbon steel hex wire providing excellent durability. |
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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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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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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 |
12-String Set? | ✓ | ✓ |
From the brand
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Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of strings and accessories, has been making high-quality electric guitar and bass strings since 1962. World-class players like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Slash, and Jimmy Page have all played Ernie Ball strings to create their unique sound.
We use the latest technologies and finest materials to continuously enhance your playing experience and provide an unparalleled palette of expressive options.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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The acoustic I put these on is an older Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500. About 10 years old, the solid mahogany back & sides and solid spruce top have opened up and the whole guitar is resonant and full. I played a good 2 to 3 hours on these over 2 days and the break in so beautifully. The high end eases back, not so strident & metallic and takes on a cystal clarity with supporting mids and audible harmonics. You have to mute adjoining strings when tuning because any open strings will sympathetically ring out harmonics. They are that responsive. The Martin strings I changed to these were only 2 weeks old and frankly never, even first strum, sounded as good as these Ernie Balls.
People debate how long you should go before changing acoustic (and electric for that matter) strings. I personally think changing strings every gig or every session is overkill. You'll hear from roadies of famous touring guitarists (McCartney's band, Chili Peppers, Clapton, Foo Fighters) that they change strings every gig. That may be easy to do when you're making $45,000 for a two hour show. Playing the blues club for beer & wings might be a tougher proposition to pull off.
I feel unless you sweat very acidic sweat, which I've heard of, changing strings should only be done when you first notice they just dont feel, sound or tune right. The life of a string does alter the sound profile over time, but I like a set of worn in strings on rhythm guitar and straight strumming acoustics. If the wrapped strings get gunk in them or the unwrapped strings are turning black then change them. I use Finger Ease before I play which makes the back of the neck nice and fast and the strings get slick and fast without feeling coated or sounding muted. The spray helps prolong strings in my view and at under $5 here at Amazon I feel its like a mandatory guitar case item.
Try these and many others and you'll find "your" strings. I've been playing for 20+ years so lots of trial and error has guided me to my preferences. The Martin strings on my acoustic before these were put on to try, I still like to check things out, but more than likely I go back to my favorites. 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 packs can be. I love Fender 3550 Bullets .09's for my Strat & electrics but just got some Ernie Ball Cobalts to try...at $5 here on Amazon trying different brands occasionally to experiment won't break you. Just give them a good 2 to 3 weeks of solid playing before issuing your final verdict. All just my opinion of course, be cool...
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Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
I have the .0115 - .054 set of 80/20 installed on an Art and Lutherie Legacy. Its a 000 sized guitar with short scale (24.9"). These have the perfect balance of ease of playability and volume. A little bright at first but they mellow nicely after a few weeks.
I usually play D'Addario .012-.053 in 80/20 but they stay too bright for too long. Why not play phosphor bronze, you ask? I don't like the way they age...they start off a little dead and go downhill from there, lol.