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Aluminum Bronze
- More projection than phosphor bronze
- Richer and fuller tone with powerful low end response
- Aluminum provides added resistance to acids, sweat, and string contaminants
- Crafted in Southern California, USA featuring the finest and freshest materials
Aluminum Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
Aluminum Bronze acoustic strings feature more projection and clarity than traditional bronze strings, while also providing improved corrosion resistance. Aluminum Bronze strings are made with Ernie Ball maraging steel hex cores and aluminum bronze wrap wire providing more pronounced lows coupled with crisp brilliant highs. Made from a blend of copper and aluminum specifically tailored for acoustic guitar strings.
- Patented technology brings a new voice to acoustic guitarists who seek a more expressive and dynamic string
- Aluminum oxide provides a significant corrosion barrier, without coating the string
- Featuring managing steel hex cores for greater low-end, and note separation
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Bigger ToneRicher and fuller tone with powerful low end response. Enhanced lows, focused mids, crisp, clear high, and better note separation. |
More ProjectionPatented technology brings a new voice to acoustic guitarists who seek a more expressive and dynamic string. |
The Aluminum AdvantageAluminum provides added resistance to acids, sweat, and string contaminants. |
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Andy McKeeAndy McKee plays Aluminum Bronze Medium Acoustic Strings 13-56. |
Antoine DufourAntoine Dufour plays Aluminum Bronze Medium Acoustic Strings 13-56. |
Mike DawesMike Dawes plays Aluminum Bronze Medium Acoustic Strings 13-56. |
Preston ReedPreston Reed plays Aluminum Bronze Medium Acoustic Strings 13-56. |
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| Tone | Bright | Warm | Clear, with strong lows | Bright | Warm |
| Core Wire | Brass-plated, high-carbon steel | Brass-plated, high-carbon steel | M-Steel | Brass-plated, high-carbon steel | Brass-plated, high-carbon steel |
| Wrap Wire | 80/20 Bronze Alloy | Phosphor Bronze Alloy | Aluminum Bronze Alloy | Nano-treaded, 80/20 Bronze Alloy | Nano-treated, Phosphor Bronze Alloy |
| Plain Strings | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel | Tin-plated, high-carbon steel |
| 12-String Set? | ✓ | ✓ |
From the brand
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Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of strings and accessories, has been making high-quality electric guitar and bass strings since 1962. World-class players like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Slash, and Jimmy Page have all played Ernie Ball strings to create their unique sound.
We use the latest technologies and finest materials to continuously enhance your playing experience and provide an unparalleled palette of expressive options.
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This Item  Ernie Ball Light Aluminum Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 11-52 Gauge (P02568) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | $14.90 | $15.50 | -10% $17.99 List: $19.99 | $19.98 | $6.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Thursday, Aug 1 | Get it Jul 31 - Aug 2 | — | Get it as soon as Thursday, Aug 1 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Aug 1 |
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| Sold By | — | Havendi | Y2PLAY | VeDa Express LLC | Salt City Guitars | Amazon.com |
| instrument | Acoustic Guitar | Guitar, western guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar | Acoustic Guitar |
| string material | Aluminum Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | — | Phosphor Bronze | — | Bronze |
| string gauge | Light (11-52) | Medium | Light | Light | Light | Light |
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Louder, Brighter, Tighter
I have a Martin OMC16e. Being all ovangkol hardwood it has amazing tone but is very, very quiet. Playing with a friend on his on his D-42 and me with Earthwood Light's I can't even hear myself so have to plug in. Put on Earthwood medium lights and it was an improvement but still too dark and quiet.Are they louder:I setup a test with 1 week old Earthwoods of the same 12-54 size. Sat in the same distance from my phone's mic, recorded levels with a decent DB meter app. Obviously I can't be super accurate in my strumming but average strumming with the Earthwoods was 72-74, with the Aluminum Bronze 76-78. Pretty subjective but the meter averaged around 4 db higher.Next test was strumming as loud as I can with a G chord. Earthwoods avg 80-82 db with a peak at 86.7. The Aluminum Bronze were 85-87 with a peak at 90.6. Louder to my ears as well.Lastly, I compared to a decent solid spruce top dread that's MUCH louder than the OMC. To the point my wife asks me not to play it when she's working or watching TV in the other room. The OMC with the Aluminum EB's is now almost as loud as the dread though it has with the "light" 11-52 weight Earthwoods (they peaked at 91.8db).Subjective test:They sound brighter than the (admittedly "earthy") Earthwoods. Significantly so. On the less good news, they feel very tight and are pretty hard on fingertips. I play a lot and can't remember the last time I even thought about my fingertips! Played side by side with a D-42 strung with Martin SP lights, sounded much more on par with the D-42, overall a huge improvement.Overall, if you need to brighten up a guitar and increase volume, these are a great way to go. Feel isn't my favorite as they are pretty tight feeling but the sound quality improvements are significant on this particular guitar.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022
Style: Medium Light (12-54)Verified Purchase
I have a Martin OMC16e. Being all ovangkol hardwood it has amazing tone but is very, very quiet. Playing with a friend on his on his D-42 and me with Earthwood Light's I can't even hear myself so have to plug in. Put on Earthwood medium lights and it was an improvement but still too dark and quiet.
Are they louder:
I setup a test with 1 week old Earthwoods of the same 12-54 size. Sat in the same distance from my phone's mic, recorded levels with a decent DB meter app. Obviously I can't be super accurate in my strumming but average strumming with the Earthwoods was 72-74, with the Aluminum Bronze 76-78. Pretty subjective but the meter averaged around 4 db higher.
Next test was strumming as loud as I can with a G chord. Earthwoods avg 80-82 db with a peak at 86.7. The Aluminum Bronze were 85-87 with a peak at 90.6. Louder to my ears as well.
Lastly, I compared to a decent solid spruce top dread that's MUCH louder than the OMC. To the point my wife asks me not to play it when she's working or watching TV in the other room. The OMC with the Aluminum EB's is now almost as loud as the dread though it has with the "light" 11-52 weight Earthwoods (they peaked at 91.8db).
Subjective test:
They sound brighter than the (admittedly "earthy") Earthwoods. Significantly so. On the less good news, they feel very tight and are pretty hard on fingertips. I play a lot and can't remember the last time I even thought about my fingertips! Played side by side with a D-42 strung with Martin SP lights, sounded much more on par with the D-42, overall a huge improvement.
Overall, if you need to brighten up a guitar and increase volume, these are a great way to go. Feel isn't my favorite as they are pretty tight feeling but the sound quality improvements are significant on this particular guitar.
Are they louder:
I setup a test with 1 week old Earthwoods of the same 12-54 size. Sat in the same distance from my phone's mic, recorded levels with a decent DB meter app. Obviously I can't be super accurate in my strumming but average strumming with the Earthwoods was 72-74, with the Aluminum Bronze 76-78. Pretty subjective but the meter averaged around 4 db higher.
Next test was strumming as loud as I can with a G chord. Earthwoods avg 80-82 db with a peak at 86.7. The Aluminum Bronze were 85-87 with a peak at 90.6. Louder to my ears as well.
Lastly, I compared to a decent solid spruce top dread that's MUCH louder than the OMC. To the point my wife asks me not to play it when she's working or watching TV in the other room. The OMC with the Aluminum EB's is now almost as loud as the dread though it has with the "light" 11-52 weight Earthwoods (they peaked at 91.8db).
Subjective test:
They sound brighter than the (admittedly "earthy") Earthwoods. Significantly so. On the less good news, they feel very tight and are pretty hard on fingertips. I play a lot and can't remember the last time I even thought about my fingertips! Played side by side with a D-42 strung with Martin SP lights, sounded much more on par with the D-42, overall a huge improvement.
Overall, if you need to brighten up a guitar and increase volume, these are a great way to go. Feel isn't my favorite as they are pretty tight feeling but the sound quality improvements are significant on this particular guitar.
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