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D'Addario Guitar Strings - Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ16-3D - Rich, Full Tonal Spectrum - For 6 String Guitars - 12-53 Light, 3-Pack

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String Gauge Light
Color Bronze
Instrument Acoustic Guitar
String Material Type Phosphor Bronze

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  • CORROSION-RESISTANT, PRECISION WOUND – D’Addario Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire, over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core.
  • MOST POPULAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRING -  Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by D’Addario in the 1970s.
  • MADE IN THE USA – Our Phosphor Bronze strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

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D'Addario was the first to use Phosphor Bronze in acoustic guitar strings back in 1974. Today, Phosphor Bronze is played throughout the world and considered to be the standard in acoustic strings, thanks to its beautiful sonic balance and tonal warmth. Our pioneering Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire over a high-carbon steel core, providing tonal versatility suitable for all acoustic styles and musical genres. 12-53 Light gauge strings are our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone.

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Phosphor Bronze
Phosphor Bronze
Available for Acoustic Guitar

D'Addario's Most Popular Acoustic Guitar String

Pioneered in 1974 and still revered today, Phosphor Bronze has become synonymous with warm, well-balanced acoustic tone. Phosphor Bronze strings are precision wound onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally-shaped high carbon steel core. The result is lasting, vivid sound with excellent intonation.

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Full Tonal Spectrum Full Tonal Spectrum Full Tonal Spectrum Bright & Deep Clear & Focused Semi-Bright Warm & Mellow
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, value, performance, durability, and comfort of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they sound great, work amazing, and last longer than other strings. Some appreciate the easy feel on their fingers and that they produce a wonderfully bright sound.

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784 customers mention "Quality"696 positive88 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention they're excellent, solid, and durable. Some say the strings are the best acoustic strings on the market.

"...Very durable. I previous set that was on my son’s guitar lasted over a year with regular play. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...] I have to tune my guitar so it may sound a bit off but they are nice. Easy to install especially for beginners...." Read more

"...Now, these strings are durable and sound wonderful. At the price you're paying, you cannot go wrong!..." Read more

"...it's nice to have three sets in a box and these are the best acoustic strings on the market...." Read more

694 customers mention "Tone"632 positive62 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tone of the musical instrument strings. They mention that the sound is beautiful, nice, and warm. Some appreciate the mellow tone and minimal string talk. Overall, most are happy with the performance of these strings.

"These strings have a warm tone and are very comfortable to play. I bought a pack of three to restring my kids’ guitars...." Read more

"...At the price you're paying, you cannot go wrong! The sound is crisp and clean once fresh strings are on. Great buy overall!" Read more

"...These are effortless to play and sound so sweet and mellow, just like an acoustic should sound...." Read more

"...The sound is excellent, the playability comfy. The tone of my Ovation was back.Here are my itemized observations:*..." Read more

364 customers mention "Value"357 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument strings. They say the strings are great for the price and sound great. Some customers also mention that the three-pack is a great deal.

"Worth every penny you pay for them" Read more

"...The sound is crisp and clean once fresh strings are on. Great buy overall!" Read more

"I will keep this short. The price is unbelievable, it's nice to have three sets in a box and these are the best acoustic strings on the market...." Read more

"...of that I run through strings fairly rapidly, so for the price these are a good option...." Read more

137 customers mention "Durability"103 positive34 negative

Customers like the durability of the musical instrument strings. They say they have a recycling program, and last longer than other strings. Some customers mention that the strings feel newer for longer, and do not suffer from as bad wear and tear.

"...I have been using the brand for decades on my guitars. I have never broke a string...." Read more

"...is because to me the sound fades pretty quickly, but they last well after they fade and because I’m just playing for fun, I just keep playing them..." Read more

"...These are my favorite strings. They last really well, stay in tune, and have a very nice bright but deep tone." Read more

"I absolutely love how these strings sound on my J45. My only complaint is longevity. I have had to change them every week...." Read more

73 customers mention "Ease of installation"73 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to install. They say the color coding makes it simple to put the right string in the right position. Customers also say the strings are great for beginners and those who have played a lifetime.

"...Easy to install especially for beginners...." Read more

"...Second, these are fairly easy to handle. When my husband changed his strings, it didn't take him long to do...." Read more

"...My thick stock strings were killing my fingers. These are effortless to play and sound so sweet and mellow, just like an acoustic should..." Read more

"...Definitely recommend these strings and they were very easy to install because they are color coded." Read more

72 customers mention "Performance"69 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound great, work amazing, and play well for most applications. Some say that the product is as expected and has improved over time.

"I've been using these in my shop for years and they never disappoint. I recommend D'Addario strings to all my customers." Read more

"...They played so well and sounded so good that I gigged with them and immediately bought a 25 string bulk pack." Read more

"My son says these are easy to install and work great! He was replacing a different brand. The price was good and we will buy again." Read more

"...I have used D'Addario Guitar Strings for years, never had a problem with them." Read more

56 customers mention "Comfort"56 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings comfortable. They say the strings sound great, have an easy feel on their fingers, and play well. Some say the gauge of the strings feels great on their finger tips.

"These strings have a warm tone and are very comfortable to play. I bought a pack of three to restring my kids’ guitars...." Read more

"...The sound is excellent, the playability comfy. The tone of my Ovation was back.Here are my itemized observations:*..." Read more

"Nice set of strings for my ole acoustic. They sound great and feel great." Read more

"Love these on my acoustic. feel and sound great, easy to install and last a long time. My go to string" Read more

48 customers mention "Brightness"38 positive10 negative

Customers like the brightness of the musical instrument string. They say it has a nice brightness and full tone. Some customers also mention that the brightness is retained longer than other bronze and brass alloys.

"...They are not particularly bright, which is a good thing in my view." Read more

"Bright and full. Last well for longer performances." Read more

"Bright, full sound with long lasting tone. I change my strings every 3-4 months weather they need it or not and they never really have...." Read more

"Too bright for my L series Yamaha, but if you're looking for bright strings, almost jangly, these are great...." Read more

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I have to tune my guitar so it may sound a bit off but they are nice. Easy to install especially for beginners. At the end of each string there is a color that indicates where each string goes and there is a color key on the back of the plastic bag that the strings come in inside the box. I just recommend buying a winding and string cutting tool here on Amazon to install them easily.
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Andrew Shirk
5.0 out of 5 stars Great strings for the price.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
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These strings have a warm tone and are very comfortable to play. I bought a pack of three to restring my kids’ guitars. I wanted something that would sound and feel good without breaking the bank. Very durable. I previous set that was on my son’s guitar lasted over a year with regular play. Highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sounds nice
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 I have to tune my guitar so it may sound a bit off but they are nice. Easy to install especially for beginners. At the end of each string there is a color that indicates where each string goes and there is a color key on the back of the plastic bag that the strings come in inside the box. I just recommend buying a winding and string cutting tool here on Amazon to install them easily.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sounds nice
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
I have to tune my guitar so it may sound a bit off but they are nice. Easy to install especially for beginners. At the end of each string there is a color that indicates where each string goes and there is a color key on the back of the plastic bag that the strings come in inside the box. I just recommend buying a winding and string cutting tool here on Amazon to install them easily.
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars IMHO the best acoustic strings sold at any price
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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I will keep this short. The price is unbelievable, it's nice to have three sets in a box and these are the best acoustic strings on the market. That's only my opinion and everyone has one......so many will disagree.
I have an regular acoustic and an acoustic electric and strung both with these strings. It made each guitar sound like a 3 thousand dollar guitar. I find that most inexpensive guitars have cheap strings, most can be vastly improved with something as simple as new strings. I really believe in these strings. When I find a good thing, I am hooked and I will not use anything BUT these on anything acoustic. On a guitar, strings are everything. The tone feel and bend is what's important. These are very light and VERY easy on the fingers, unlike clunky stock strings on most acoustics. I guess they think you need big, think strings to produce volume....not so. Some will disagree saying they break if they're too thin. I would rather have a shorter life with strings, getting a pure beautiful, rich sound than have a long lasting flat string. My thick stock strings were killing my fingers. These are effortless to play and sound so sweet and mellow, just like an acoustic should sound.
Again, someone will chime in and bash me for saying this...but I would put my inexpensive Yamaha up against guitars costing 10 times what I paid. I have no plans of changing brands now I've made the string switch. Some say thin strings break easily, but you should change strings often anyway. I can do a string change-over in about 15 minutes on a bad day. It's worth the effort. I don't plan on hammering my acoustic anyway. That's what the Fender is for. AND it's not that I'm cheap either. I own 18 guitars, 16 of which are electrics. 3 Gibson Les Paul's, 2 Fender Strats (one American) a couple of Dillions (another great find) and some other nice guitars.
My Acoustic is just an inexpensive Yamaha 700 but is a very nice guitar for the money. But after changing the strings it sounds like an expensive Martin. It didn't take me long to throw a set of these on my acoustic electric and got the same results.
5 stars in my book, more if they'd allow that. There are no other options unless someone gives me a set that blow me away.
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Jazmine Pang
4.0 out of 5 stars Great backup strings
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
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My husband needed new strings for his guitar. Yes, we could have gone to any Guitar Center to buy them. We didn't because clearly, we didn't wanna drive. These arrived in a timely fashion without us needing to leave the house. My husband was happy to have more on hand for future repair. Some context is needed for these strings though. First, be sure that if you're gonna change your guitar strings yourself, you know what you're doing. Do not just buy these on a whim without first knowing what to do. Second, these are fairly easy to handle. When my husband changed his strings, it didn't take him long to do.
Now, these strings are durable and sound wonderful. At the price you're paying, you cannot go wrong! The sound is crisp and clean once fresh strings are on. Great buy overall!
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donald larabie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great strings
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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Worth every penny you pay for them
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Wayfinder
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended. Very good strings.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2013
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I usually play classical (nylon string) guitar, but have an Ovation deep-bowl acoustic electric as well and after the original strings wore out, I never have found strings that I really liked (don't ask me why I never thought about contacting Ovation and asking them what they use from the factory. One of those duh things I didn't even think of until just now).

Based on reviews and questions answered here on Amazon, I purchased this triple-set of strings. Instant gratification. First, they tuned up quickly and retained their tune on a relatively respectable basis (no new string holds tune perfectly for the first couple of days, but these retained tune fairly well). The sound is excellent, the playability comfy. The tone of my Ovation was back.

Here are my itemized observations:

* First, three sets for $13 (currently). Cannot beat the value for price.

* BRILLIANCE. What many people call "bright", brilliance is the opposite of "dull". Some strings sound dull right out of the package. These strings are brilliant, bringing out the full tone and maximum volume from the guitar.

* TONE. The natural tone of the guitar is allowed to shine through, no hint of "tinniness", "plunk" or "twang".

* MELLOW. Mellow is difficult to define, but the best definition I've heard is, "Ah, that sounds nice." Mellow is a string settling into a guitar and becoming part of the guitar. It's a pleasantness that doesn't grate on your ears when you pluck a string. These strings are medium-mellow, just enough to allow one to enjoy the sound without falling asleep. : )

* BALANCE. At first the E overtoned the b and e. But as the strings settled that became less pronounced and the strings balanced right out. The trebles became clearly audible while the E and A provided just the right touch of bass.

* COMFORT. The 12-53mm diameter of these strings is comfortable to the fingers. Thicker strings are often more difficult to play and can even damage some guitars. Lighter gauge tends to cut into the fingers unless the guitar has excellent action. These strings are just right-- especially the 53mm E, which provides the proper amount of bass without overkill or difficulty in strumming.

SUMMARY: These are excellent strings, which doesn't surprise me since I've use D'Addario classical guitar strings for years. Martin and GHS are both good strings, but somehow D'Addario just shines.

Thanks to Amazon enthusiasts who helped me decide to give these a try. Highly recommended.
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Destry B
5.0 out of 5 stars They sound very nice
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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Nice set of strings for my ole acoustic. They sound great and feel great.
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Robert D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable and sturdy with good tone
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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I’ve been using these as my primary strings for 20+ years. I’ve tried others a couple of times but keep coming back to these. Maybe I’m not a very aggressive player, but I’ve never had one break on me.
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philippe santimaria
5.0 out of 5 stars Corde de bonne qualité
Reviewed in Belgium on January 4, 2024
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Cela fait des années que j'achète des cordes et en me renseignant sur des sites j'ai trouvé cette référence pour ma guitare acoustique. Je peux dire que celle-ci sont d'une excellente qualité et le son d'une sonorité digne des grands guitaristes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on December 6, 2023
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This gauge helps me on playing.
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Verkar helt ok
Reviewed in Sweden on June 1, 2023
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Verkar helt ok
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Corde stupende, spedizione velocissima!
Reviewed in Italy on July 23, 2024
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Compro queste corde da anni e mi trovo benissimo, Amazon 10+!
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Random user
1.0 out of 5 stars Strings give hard metallic sound
Reviewed in Belgium on June 23, 2024
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Extremely difficult to tune.
Some notes must be pulled up or tuned down even 20, 30 cents to reach the chord harmony. Tuning to the point with electronic tuners gives absolutely inaccurate effects.
Must change asap.
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