D'Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 3 Sets

by D'Addario

Product Features

• Buy 3 sets and save with this environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant 3-pack
• D'Addario's most popular acoustic guitar string set
• Preferred for its warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OR2RNM
• Item model number: EJ16-3D
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (142 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #1 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Strings > Acoustic Guitar Strings
  • #14 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories

Product Description

Item Package Quantity: 3 | Size: Light | Product Packaging: Retail

From the Manufacturer

D'Addario's most popular acoustic set, EJ16 delivers the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability. Buy 3 sets and save!

Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone. D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are precision wound with corrosion resistant phosphor bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. The result is long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation.

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative, packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Product Description

D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar strings are acclaimed worldwide for their great, long-lasting tone. Phosphor Bronze was introduced to string making by D'Addario in 1974 and has become synonymous with warm acoustic tone. Features Individual Gauges; .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 Durable, long-lasting Bright sounding Retain brilliance longer than other bronze and brass alloys A Brief History The roots of D'Addario's deep involvement in the design, manufacture and distribution of musical instrument strings date back to the late 1600s. The success of D'Addario products is due not only to excellent product knowledge, but also to state-of-the-art equipment and up to date marketing and merchandising. Producing the highest quality, most consistent product makes D'Addario a leader in the field.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

105 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GUITAR TECH REVIEW, May 17, 2009

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Watch Guy "TheoB" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: D'Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 3 Sets (Electronics)

Sorry about using my credentials in the title, but I want to convey how much experience I have with these strings. Sorry if I sound like an ad. I REALLY love these strings.

I have strung literally thousands of guitars over my 40 years of repairing stringed instruments. D'Addario EJ16s are IMHO the best string money can buy- it is the standard of the industry for good reason... they're simply the best string available! D'Addario's corrosion-proof sealed bags ensure you get them as fresh as when they left the factory. Lower grade junky stings are shipped in simple paper envelopes and allow the strings to oxidize just sitting on the shelf or in your case. On the other hand, expensive hand made string, like DRs, are wrapped way too tightly, thus, have too much mass, so your intonation and rod will probably need to be readjusted. They also play stiffly. D'Addario uses the best steel and bronze alloy and wraps the wound strings with just the correct tension so the strings breathe and bend great. They're also VERY resistant to breakage. I have only broken a handful of D'Addarios over several thousand restringings, and the breakages usually only occurred due to a burr on the tuner post, nut, or bridge. TRUST ME ON THIS... you will love these strings!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These strings are perfect for any level or type of Guitarist., December 11, 2009

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Jake L. Edwards - See all my reviews
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This review is from: D'Addario EJ16-3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 3 Sets (Electronics)

I have played the Acoustic Guitar for eight years, maybe a little more than that. I started with standard Martin strings which I eventually found my hatred for. When I discovered these strings a few years back ago (most, if not all music stores I have visited have strung their Guitars with the D'Addario brand), I never looked back and have always used D'Addario. Only recently have I begun to use these Bronze Light sets, which I am completely infatuated with.

Most of what I play consist of finger style / classical songs, and these strings are quite easy to tap with. I've never had any problems, and the strings themselves come with color coded ball points to indicate which string is which (for a quick and easy string changing). If tapping/finger style isn't your bag, these strings should still satisfy your needs. The Guitarist "Tim Reynolds" uses these very same strings on his Martin Guitars, and I can't emphasize more on how amazing the bottom (thickest) string sounds, especially when palm muted.

If you do decide the buy these strings, I doubt you will be disappointed, but if you find it doesn't meet your needs then I have had the pleasure of playing on Elixir strings very recently, which you might check out instead. If I know anything about Guitars, I know that I'll be using D'Addario or Elixir strings from now on. I suggest you do the same.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Light Acoustic Strings, November 7, 2009

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nikki87 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light (Electronics)

Great Strings!! Wonderful warm, full sound, yet still maintains enough brightness for finger picking.

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