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Ernie Ball String Explorer: Acoustic Earthwood 80/20 Bronze - C.F. Martin D-28

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Ernie Ball: String Alloys - Acoustic Earthwood 80/20 Bronze

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The Ernie Ball 2004 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings is crafted from premium materials for unparalleled performance, these strings provide the crisp, ringing sound that has made Ernie Ball the choice of countless musicians worldwide. The 80/20 bronze alloy wrap achieves a perfect balance of warmth and clarity, with light tension for effortless playability. The 2004 Earthwood strings are precision engineered to meet the high standards of even the most discerning players.

80/20 Bronze Wrap for Optimal Acoustic Tone

The 80/20 bronze alloy wrap is one of the most popular choices for acoustic guitar, providing a blend of rich overtones and sparkling high end. 80 percent copper and 20 percent zinc give these strings a warm yet defined voice that rings out with stunning clarity. The blend of tone and projection suits a wide range of musical styles, from delicate fingerpicking to aggressive strumming.

Light Gage for Comfort and Playability

The light gauge 2004 Earthwood strings have a slinky, flexible feel that makes extended playing sessions effortless. The .011 first string and .052 sixth string tension provide a comfortable resistance for most acoustic guitars. The light gauge also helps maximize the resonance and sustain of the instrument's soundboard for a full, ringing tone.

Precision Manufactured for Consistent Quality

Ernie Ball is renowned for their meticulous approach to string making. The 2004 Earthwood strings are crafted according to exacting specifications, with each string individually gaged and tension tested. These strings are built to provide consistent performance, tone and intonation every time. The element shield packaging helps keep the strings fresh until the moment you put them on your guitar.

Ernie Ball 2004 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball 2004 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings

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4.69

83 Reviews

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Sheer Excellence

I have a Yamaha FG730S Solid Cedar Top and after applying these strings, my guitar pretty much sounds more crisp, clear, and more distinct than martins or taylors that cost a thousand dollars more. I'm very pleased with it's bright tone and long life and playability... definitely a MUST BUY! Most bang for your buck definitely...

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

short life

Had an interesting tone, I rather liked it; but I've never had strings with such a short life span. Bought a pack for a backup set, and ended up pulling them out in an emergency. At somewhere between 7-10 days life, literally in the middle of a music set, the tone got bad, distractingly bad. Terrible :(

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Best Uses

  1. Practicing45
  2. Concerts19
  3. Back-Up17
  4. Best used as guitar strings.1
  5. Always use1

Cons

  1. Breaks Easy2
  2. Poor Tone Quality1
  3. None1
  4. Extremely short life1
  5. Absolutely no complaints1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced40
  2. Novice15
  3. Professional Musician10
  4. Child1

Pros

  1. Good Tone59
  2. Consistent38
  3. Well Built / Quality28
  4. Long Life20
  5. Cannot match their tone1
  • My favorite acoustic strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    bykeith

    fromFayetteville, AR

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    been using these for several years, nice tone, reasonable price

  • Good Strings at a Great Price

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byShawn

    fromFlorence, AZ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are nice strings, especially for experimenting with gauges and materials. #sweepstakes

  • Absolutely

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byray

    fromJohnson City New York

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Long lasting, great tone, and great price

  • I would buy these again

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byKeith

    fromLas Vegas

    Excellent things for the money! Clear highs and amazing low tones. Easy to string up and last for a good amount of time. I use These strings on all my guitars the 11-47 thickness I find works best. I go between the 80/20 blend and the phosphorus bronze. But like the phosphorus bronze better.

  • Light acoustic guitar strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byGreg

    fromLakewood,Co

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Nice tone

  • Excellent strings for my classical guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byVincent

    fromCentral Islip New York

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These strings are very well made I'm glad I made the purchase and I'm glad that the individual his name is Beau helped me at the Guitar Center in Commack, N.Y. . I would also like to mention that bow is very knowledgeable when it comes to musical instruments because he helped me purchase a nice gretch 1883 banjo which was used but as far as I'm concerned it's in perfect condition and I like to thank both personally which I did but I'm adding this to my review.

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  • asked byThirsty Sailor

    fromArlington, VA

    Is this a set of 6 strings?

    Is this a set of 6 strings?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes
  • asked by"Yeya"

    fromundisclosed

    Does this include the g string?

    Does this include the g string?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    yes it does.
    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes.
  • asked byagata

    frompearland, TX

    on a electro/acoustic Yamaha APTX 3/4 guitar, which string do you recommend? I still have the originals and I need to change them, I do not now what type or gauge or brand they are. thanks

    on a electro/acoustic Yamaha APTX 3/4 guitar, which string do you recommend? I still have the originals and I need to change them, I do not now what type or gauge or brand they are. thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    These would be fine.
  • asked byAntonio

    fromLaredo,TX

    Are they nylon strings?

    Are they nylon strings?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These are actually steel strings.