Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Bronze 12-String Acoustic Strings (9-46)

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$9.30

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$9.30

$10.99

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Elevate your sound with the Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Bronze 12-String Acoustic Strings (9-46), a choice that resonates with the soul of your music. Crafted for the musician who seeks both quality and harmony, these strings offer a blend of traditional tone and modern playability. The 80/20 Bronze composition provides a bright, lively sound that complements the depth and complexity of a 12-string guitar, ensuring every chord and melody shines. Whether you're strumming softly or picking passionately, these strings maintain a balanced tonal quality, making them versatile for various musical genres. From the studio to the stage, the Ernie Ball Earthwood strings are designed to elevate your performance, ensuring every note plays a part in your musical journey.

Italicized text reflects the dedication to craftsmanship, combining 80% copper and 20% zinc with a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core wire. This meticulous construction not only enhances the strings' durability but also ensures a consistent, vibrant sound that musicians have come to trust. Join the ranks of discerning artists who choose Ernie Ball Earthwood for their 12-string acoustic guitars and experience the difference in clarity and resonance.

Key Features:

Gauge range: 9-46, catering to a versatile play style
Material Composition: 80% copper, 20% zinc, offering a bright and lively tone
Tin-plated hexagonal steel core wire, for enhanced durability and tuning stability
Ideal for various musical genres, from folk to rock, providing a wide expressive palette
Crafted with precision to ensure consistency, optimum performance, and a long life

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PROS

Bursts with sound, especially on Martin guitars
Enhances neck response and action
Strings chime, ring, and boom with full bass
Perfect match for certain wood combinations like cedar and mahogany
Long-time brand consistency over decades
Unique gauge balances tension without stressing the guitar

CONS

Overly bright for some guitars like spruce and cherry combinations
High A-string changed to plain, losing original bronze wound quality
Might detract from bass side on some guitars

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Bronze 12-String Acoustic Strings (9-46).

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Owners note that Ernie Ball Earthwood strings can go dead quickly, with some reporting they rarely stay on the guitar longer than a week or two.
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Several users report frequent high E string breakage with Ernie Ball Earthwood strings, though they appreciate their sound and price point.
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Some users note that Ernie Ball strings, particularly the Earthwood series, exhibit a brighter initial tone but tend to lose their brightness more quickly than D'Addario strings.
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Players with oily skin find that Ernie Ball strings can degrade faster, causing them to replace strings weekly, whereas D’Addario strings reportedly last longer.
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Some players prefer the warmer tone of D'Addario EJ16s and John Pearse strings over Ernie Ball Earthwoods, despite the latter's affordability.
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D'Addario strings are often preferred for their packaging, featuring color-coded strings and sealed plastic bags, contrasting with Ernie Ball's paper flap packaging.
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Build quality

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It's mentioned that Ernie Ball strings might feel rougher on the hands compared to Elixir strings, which are known for their smooth coating.
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Setup and maintenance

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It's reported that Ernie Ball strings may require more frequent tuning adjustments compared to D'Addario, especially when used in live settings or with locking bridges.
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Value and pricing

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Some users suggest choosing strings based on what's on sale, indicating that the perceived quality of similarly priced sets can be indistinguishable after some play time.
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An owner noted that D'Addario strings seem to have a higher nickel content than Ernie Ball strings, contributing to a different tonal character, with more midrange presence.
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