D&#39;Addario EJ12

4.5 (12)

$5.99

4.7 (41308)

$5.69

5.0 (3)

$4.99 56 available New

$8.99 2 available Used

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$5.99

4.5 (1)

$7.29

4.6 (39)

$8.30

£7.40

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Elevate your acoustic sessions with the D'Addario EJ12 strings, designed for the musician who craves robust strumming and precision in every note. As D'Addario's heaviest gauge offering in the 80/20 bronze series, these strings promise a bright tone and exceptional bass projection, thanks to their unique alloy composition and hex-core design. Ideal for players looking to enrich their sound with depth and clarity, the EJ12 sets the standard for durability and performance.

Key Features:

Heaviest gauge in D'Addario's 80/20 bronze series, perfect for heavy strumming and flat picking
Features a unique alloy wrapped around a hex-core for bright tone and deep bass projection
Designed for durability, ensuring long-lasting performance
Enhances sound clarity and depth, ideal for acoustic guitar players seeking quality

Product specs

Guitar Type	Acoustic Guitar
Number of Strings	6
Coated	No
Gauges	.013, .017p, .026w, .035, .045, .056
Core Material	Hexagonal High-carbon Steel
Winding Material	80/20 Bronze
Winding Type	Round Wound

FAQs

What is the tone of D'Addario EJ12 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings?: The D'Addario EJ12 strings offer a deep, bright, and projecting tone, making them ideal for players who prefer a crisp and articulate sound in their acoustic guitar performance.
Are D'Addario EJ12 strings suitable for fingerstyle playing?: Yes, the D'Addario EJ12 strings can be suitable for fingerstyle playing, providing a bright and clear tone that enhances articulation and note separation.
What is the gauge of the D'Addario EJ12 strings?: The D'Addario EJ12 strings are medium gauge, with sizes .013, .017p, .026w, .035, .045, and .056, offering a balanced tension ideal for both strumming and fingerpicking.
Are D'Addario EJ12 strings coated?: No, the D'Addario EJ12 strings are not coated, which contributes to their bright and clear sound while offering a traditional feel.
What material are D'Addario EJ12 strings made from?: The D'Addario EJ12 strings are made from 80/20 bronze winding material over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core, providing a bright and crisp tonal quality.

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Test Cordes d'Addario EJ10 EJ11 EJ12 EJ13 80/20 BRONZE - L2

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PROS

Warm, full tone ideal for delicate picking and diverse styles
Long-lasting durability, even with frequent playing
Excellent projection and bright, articulate tone
Smooth playability, comfortable for long sessions
Stays in tune for extended periods, even after restringing
Enhances both fingerpicking and strumming styles
Holds tone well, avoiding rapid wear-out
Great value for reviving older guitars with improved sound
Quick break-in period, ready to play almost immediately
Consistent quality, reliable choice for various guitars

CONS

High tension may require saddle adjustments on some guitars
Occasional packaging errors with string gauges

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about D'Addario EJ12.

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D'Addario EJ12 strings are favored for their added brightness on mahogany guitars, as mahogany is less bright than spruce or cedar tops.
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The tonal change in silk and steel strings can become dull after two weeks of use on an all-mahogany body guitar.
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String tension can vary slightly between materials even if the gauge is the same, affecting playability and tone perception.
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Some owners prefer D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Mediums over Elixirs on an HD-28, noting they sound better but don't last as long.
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A user experienced variability in Rotosound 13 strings, with some sets lasting longer than others, highlighting inconsistent longevity.
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A professional musician reports that D'Addario EJ-12 strings withstand heavy daily use without losing their freshness or bounce, ideal for technical playing styles.
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Comparisons

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Martin Retro nickel/copper strings are noted for their longevity and pliability compared to bronze strings, particularly on smaller-bodied guitars like the Martin 00-15.
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Phosphor bronze strings are perceived as brighter than 80/20 bronze on mahogany guitars, maintaining a preferable tension for some players.
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A user found Thomastik Infeld Spectrum Bronze strings unsatisfactory on an HD-28 due to a metallic sheen and thin high strings, preferring TI Plectrums for a subdued tone.
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Martin MA540 light strings are a long-time favorite for an HD-28 owner, used consistently over 18 years.
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Use cases and applications

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D'Addario EJ-12 strings (13-56) are suitable for DADGAD and drop C tunings, handling professional-level daily use and aggressive playing techniques well.
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damianyvert

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over 5 years ago

Greatest 80/20 Bronze strings I've tried so far.

I have been trying through many different strings in the last 1.5 years and these are clearly one of my favourites.

They offer cool clarity and projective tone through my Martin HD-28. They stayed in tune for a very long time and they did stay in tune very quickly after they were freshly strung. After the restring the strings felt good right away and they barely needed braking, which is really cool. Contrary to other 80/20 bronze strings they sounded good for longer than others I've tried, which is great so I don't need to change strings too often even if I want great tone quality.

I had a good feeling while playing these. I brought them to two gigs and they sounded really nice both times.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Genres:

Rock Folk, World, & Country Blues

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Ray LaMontagne

Guitarist, Singer

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According to D'Addario's/Planet Waves website LaMontagne uses these strings.

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Folk, World, & Country

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