D'Addario EJ16

The D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze set is one of the best known string sets for steel-string acoustic guitar. This set has a Light thickness of .012 - .053 and offers a good balance between playing comfort, volume and a full acoustic sound. The phosphor bronze winding provides a warm, bright tone with plenty of projection, making these strings suitable for strumming, fingerpicking, accompaniment and studio recording. For years, the EJ16 set has been a regular choice for guitarists looking for a reliable acoustic string with a natural sound and good intonation. The strings respond instantly, stay well balanced across all six strings and give your guitar an open sound. D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are among the most widely used acoustic guitar strings in the world.

Warm, bright and well balanced
D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are known for their warm character with a bright overtone. The phosphor bronze winding gives the string a rich sound that suits a variety of playing styles well. Chords sound full and defined, loose notes emerge clearly and the guitar retains its acoustic resonance. The Light thickness makes this set interesting for guitarists who want more body and volume than with an Extra Light set, but do not seek the heavier tension of a Medium set. As a result, the EJ16 feels familiar to many players and is a good standard set for western guitar.

Precision wound for stable tone
The D'Addario EJ16 strings are round-wound with phosphor bronze around a hexagonal core of high-carbon steel. This hexagonal core provides stability, reliable tuning and accurate intonation. The winding stays firmly in place, making the string responsive and consistent sounding. D'Addario uses a precise manufacturing process so that each set offers the same sound, tension and playing response. This makes the EJ16 suitable for guitarists who want to put the same familiar string on their guitar over and over again.

Which string thickness suits me?

• Extra Light strings feel the lightest and make pressing up and smooth playing easier. This is a pleasant choice for beginners or guitarists who want as little resistance as possible.
• Custom Light strings still play light, but give a little more volume and projection than Extra Light. A good choice if you want more tone without going straight to a heavier set.
• Light strings offer the most popular balance of playing comfort, tone and volume. The D'Addario EJ16 falls into this category, making it a frequently chosen standard set for steel-string acoustic guitar.
• Light Top/Medium Bottom combines a comfortable playing feel on the high strings with extra volume and punch in the low strings. This is of interest to players who want more power from chords and bass lines.
• Medium strings give a powerful tone and lots of volume, but also feel firmer under the fingers. This thickness suits guitarists who like a bigger sound and more resistance.

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Practical when replacing strings
The strings have color-coded ball ends. This allows you to quickly see which string belongs where during replacement. This is handy on stage, in the studio or at home when you want to quickly mount a new set. The strings come in corrosion-resistant packaging. This keeps them fresh until the moment you open the packaging. This way you take the set out of the packaging in good condition and can get started right away.

D'Addario: string makers since 1680
D'Addario has a long history of making strings. The family began manufacturing strings for various instruments in 1680 in Salle, Italy. The company later moved to New York, where D'Addario grew into one of the best-known names in guitar strings. Over the years, D'Addario introduced several innovations, including modern winding techniques, hexagonal string cores and color-coded ball ends. The EJ16 Phosphor Bronze set is a good example: a classic acoustic string set with a recognizable sound, reliable construction and wide applicability.

D'Addario EJ16 features:

• set of strings for steel-string acoustic guitar
• Light thickness with good balance between playing comfort and volume
• phosphor bronze winding for a warm and clear sound
• hexagonal high-carbon steel core for stability and intonation
• round wound construction with direct response
• uncoated for a natural playing feel
• color-coded ball ends for easy replacement
• corrosion resistant packaging keeps the strings fresh
• suitable for strumming, fingerpicking, live use and studio recording
• Series: Phosphor Bronze
• suitable for: acoustic guitar / western guitar
• string set: .012, .016p, .024w, .032, .042, .053