Gauging Your Gauge: Acoustic Guitar Strings Explained

A definitive guide to acoustic guitar strings including string gauges and material types. From lights to extra lights to Phosphor bronze to silk and steel.

EJ36's are ideal for players who prefer a softer tone and easy playability. Designed for all makes and models of 12 String acoustic guitars. 80/20 Bronze, commonly referred to as brass, is the original acoustic string alloy selected by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze strings are popular for recording due to their crisp, deep and projecting tone and appeal to many traditionalists and vintage enthusiasts for their historical significance.

D'Addario EJ10 80/20 Bronze Extra Light Acoustic Guitar Strings

Curt Mangan Vintage Pure Nickel Round Core Electric Guitar Strings CS17038 Jimi Hendrix Gauges 10-38

4 X COATED Phosphor Bronze Custom Gauged Acoustic Guitar String Sets

Understand Your Guitar String Gauge

Discover your acoustic guitar's true voice. MM102 Retro Extra Light 12-String Guitar Strings are the real deal, not an imitation. With Martin MM102 Retro 12-string acoustic guitar strings you get one tough set of strings that will last a long time and give you true, consistent tone that sounds like nothing else on the market. Martin's proprietary SOLID nickel/copper alloy blend provides for a reduced pick attack which allows the guitar's tone woods to be heard, not overshadowed.