Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Acoustic String Set, Medium Light (12 - 54)

by Ernie Ball

Product Features

• Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire
• The most popular acoustic guitar strings provide a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 0.2 x 4.5 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002DV6RQ
• Item model number: 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #204 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #10 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Strings > Acoustic Guitar Strings
  • #60 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories

Product Description

Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic guitar strings provide a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty nice, January 23, 2011

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aeonshelx "-x.x-" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Acoustic String Set, Medium Light (12 - 54) (Electronics)

When I read the reviews, I was completely convinced to buy these. After going through elixers, exps, and various martin strings, I was getting desperate for a string that had deep bass and non-tinny high notes. I was actually getting frustrated. Then I remembered seeing these strings at Guitar Center. They were cheap, unlike the other strings I had bought, so I decided to take a risk. After restringing my guitar, I was amazed. The strings sounded bright and clear, the exact thing I was looking for. The strings sound extremely clear, yet rich, and I am pretty satisfied.

Just one complaint: The strings are advertised as medium light, which is 12-54. However, when I put the strings on, they felt much thinner. For example, the high e-string felt like it was 10 if not thinner. Maybe it's just me? I don't really know; it just felt strange to me.

Great string overall though!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for a Warm Sounding Acoustic, May 12, 2009

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This review is from: Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Acoustic String Set, Medium Light (12 - 54) (Electronics)

I use these on one of my acoustics that has a nice warm sound but not a lot of punch. Lights are a bit too light for this guitar, and these particular strings seems to be the perfect match for fast light action, and warm tone on this particular instrument.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth trying!, September 9, 2010

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Flyingsheep - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Acoustic String Set, Medium Light (12 - 54) (Electronics)

I love these strings. I don't know what it is about them but they sound very bright, have a nice organic tone, and feel great too. They also are very shiny for some reason. I've been using D'Addario EJ16 strings for all my acoustic playing and never tried anything else until now. Those D'Addarios are nice strings and I still like them, but these ones from Ernie Ball suit my taste more. They are louder and the bottom strings are slightly thicker actually. I like it like that.

Give them a try if you're not sure. I did and I think I've found a new favorite.