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D'Addario

Description

Developed by John D'Addario Senior, D'Addario's original acoustic string set features 80/20 bronze wrap wire for a crisp, sparkling tone with lush low end and shimmering highs. The hexagonal core provides enhanced tuning stability and longer string life. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning, these strings deliver a balanced tone perfect for any genre.

80/20 Bronze for a Vintage-Inspired Sound

The 80/20 bronze alloy wrap wire gives these strings a warm, vintage-style tone with rich overtones and harmonic depth. The nickel-plated steel hex core adds clarity and focus while improving intonation. Together, these materials create an authentic acoustic sound with clear, ringing highs, a robust midrange, and a solid low end.

Built to Last

D'Addario's quality and consistency are unmatched. Their state-of-the-art, computer-controlled winding equipment produces strings with precise wrap spacing, ensuring consistent tone and intonation. The hex core's multi-sided shape prevents the strings from twisting, providing superior tuning stability and longer life. These durable, long-lasting strings minimize costly restringing while maximizing practice and performance time.

The Perfect Balance of Warmth and Clarity

Whether recording, practicing, or performing live, these light gauge strings strike a perfect balance of warmth, clarity and projection. Their versatility suits any musical style from folk to rock. Serious players and beginners alike will appreciate their comfortable playability and balanced acoustic tone. Available now at Guitar Center, pick up your D'Addario EJ11 80/20 strings today.

D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings

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    4.76

    51 Reviews

    95%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    Most Liked Positive Review

    5

    Best Acoustic Strings!

    I play guitar everyday and I can tell you that the 80/20's are easily the best quality strings I have ever heard! They have a bright sound that really stands out and is just very distingueshe. A must buy for anyone who owns an acoustic!

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    Most Liked Negative Review

    1

    Do Not Buy!!!

    I just put these strings on my guitar and have been playing now for a couple of hours. Even when I put them on, they were more difficult to string. As I've been playing though, they just kept getting worse and worse. They buzz, and don't feel as a guitar string should. If you're looking for strings to play with a pick, don't use these. This one might be small, but the a really hated that the strings don't come packaged individually. I much prefer the Ernie Ball Earthwood; they are stronger, louder, and don't sound terrible like these ones.

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    Best Uses
    1. Practicing27
    2. Back-Up12
    3. Concerts12
    4. Informal gigs1
    5. Great to jam with on an acoustic guitar1
    Cons
    1. Poor Tone Quality1
    2. NO CONS1
    3. There just to bright1
    4. They have a short lifespan, but for performing1
    5. None1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced24
    2. Novice11
    3. Professional Musician5
    Pros
    1. Good Tone39
    2. Consistent28
    3. Well Built / Quality25
    4. Long Life22
    5. Easy to play1

    Reviewed by 51 customers

    • Great tone and feel

      5

      submitted2 months ago

      byAlan

      fromMonterey Park, CA

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      These strings offer a balance of a tad of softness to the otherwise very stiff medium strings when there's a need to play arpeggios more so than chord strumming while at the same time sounding well with a crisp in the projection of the sound that can cut thru easily especially at more intimate or mic'd settings

    • I've bought these strings twice now and love them!

      5

      submitted3 months ago

      byTeresa

      fromAurora, IL

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I play guitar fairly regularly, both privately and on public engagements. I love these strings and I've found they last for a while with great sound. They're not too hard on my fingers but still have good volume and sound.

    • Very nice strings

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted9 months ago

      byPeter

      fromFalls Church VA

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Strings feel and sound very nice

    • Guitar players have to have strings... good ones!

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      byPeter

      fromWest Chester

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Light-gauge is perfect for me. Medium gauge gives a more mellow sound however. Pick your style -

    • I only use these strings

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      byJohn

      fromPasadena, Md

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I use them on my guitars......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    • Breedlove Atlas Approved!

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      byJordan

      fromLittle Rock, AR

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Great strings, bright and deep. The sound my ear wants to hear out of this guitar. #sweepstakes

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