12 best gretsch acoustic guitar strings

Product description

The G5022CWFE-12 Rancher Falcon Jumbo 12-String gives you lavishly full 12-string tone with full-on Gretsch Falcon style, sparkling gilded appointments and onboard electronics for peerless amplified tone. Its jumbo cutaway body is finished in gloss white, with dazzling gold-sparkle binding on the top, back, soundhole, fingerboard and headstock. Other premium features include a solid spruce top with scalloped "X" bracing and classic Rancher triangular soundhole, maple sides and arched back, mahogany neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with Neo-Classic "thumbnail" inlays, "V"-shaped headstock with vertical winged "Gretsch" sparkle logo, compensated bridge with rosewood base, deluxe tuners, and gold-plated hardware. The Fishman Sonicore under-saddle pickup and Isys+ preamp system provide great amplified performance, with volume, tone and phase controls, onboard tuner and battery life indicator.Case sold separately.

• BodyBody Material: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Maple Back and SidesBody Shape: Jumbo CutawayBody Back: Arched Laminated MapleBody Sides: Laminated MapleBody Top: Solid SpruceBody Finish: Gloss PolyesterNeckNumber of Frets: 21Fret Size: Vintage-StylePosition Inlays: Neo-Classic "Thumbnail"Fretboard: Rosewood with Gold Sparkle and Binding and B/W/B/W PurflingNeck Material: MahoganyNut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)Scale Length: 25" (635 mm)ElectronicsSpecial Electronics: Fishman Sonicore Pickup (Unde

User questions & answers

Question:	How wide is the neck at the nut? I have short fingers and I need a narrow necked 12 string
Answer:	I don’t think you’ll have an issue with it. It is narrower than some others that i have. 12 string ovation round back, a Taylor and Yamaha. I enjoy playing the Gretsch as it has a good sound and easy to tune with the built in tuner. By the way I have short fingers as well.
Question:	Is it already tuned
Answer:	They are factory tuned, but in some circumstances changes and variations in weather can cause slight on tuning of the guitars. A simple nine dollar Korg tuner can help you to keep the item in tune.
Question:	what are the body specs, upper, lower bout, length, depth and what cases will work
Answer:	The overall length is 43". Lower bout 17", upper 12 1/2", Body length 21", body depth 4 3/4". A Jumbo case will fit. Roxy Music has jumbo guitar cases from $99.00
Question:	What is the radius
Answer:	Widest is 17 inches. Depth is 5 inches. Length is a whopping 43.5 inches. If your looking for a case, the (crazy expensive) case Gretsch sent me specifically for this guitar BARELY accommodated the length and width. It’s gonna be hard to find a case big enough.

Product description

G5022C Rancher Falcon Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar White. The G5022C Rancher Falcon Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar gives you full-bodied jumbo tone with full-on Gretsch Falcon style, sparkling gilded appointments and onboard electronics for peerless amplified tone. Its jumbo cutaway body is finished in gloss white, with dazzling gold-sparkle binding on the top, back, soundhole, fingerboard and headstock. Other premium features include a solid spruce top with scalloped X bracing and classic Rancher triangular soundhole, maple sides and arched back, mahogany neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with Neo-Classic œthumbnail inlays, V-shaped headstock with vertical winged Gretsch sparkle logo, compensated bridge with rosewood base, deluxe tuners and gold-plated hardware. The Fishman Sonicore undersaddle pickup and Isys+ preamp system provide great amplified performance, with volume, tone and phase controls, onboard tuner and battery life indicator.

• Body Style: Rancher 17 in. Jumbo Cutaway
• Body Material: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Maple Back (Arched) and Sides
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Color: White with Gold Sparkle Appointments
• Neck: MahoganyFrets: 21, Vintage Fingerboard: Rosewood with Gold Sparkle Binding and B/W/B/W Purfling

User questions & answers

Question:	does it include a case
Answer:	Hello. A case is not included with this guitar, although one could be purchased separately. Please let us know if you need help finding the proper case. Thank you for your interest! Y2PLAY Stores - 800-695-4808.
Question:	What would be a good amp to match with this guitar for in Home play
Answer:	To me it sounds best with a good clean amp. I've used it with a Hotrod Diville and it was good inn the clean chanel. However, my favorite with this is a solid state Holmes Mississippi Bluesmaster. This is a 100watt amp wit 4 10 inch speakers. The attack is instant and the speakers move enough air for the bottom to sound great. I was also impressed with an old Peavey tnt bass amp. My suggestion would be a solid state with at least a 12 inch speaker. The Peavey had a 15.
Question:	If I Buy now, the shipment arrive at wednesday morning in Rome
Answer:	Rome italy?... USA shipping only
Question:	What kind of model of preamp on this guitar
Answer:	Zakladnoy, on the Gretsch G5022 CWFE Controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Low Battery Indicator Light, Tuner On/Off Switch SPL Electronics: Fishman Isys III Preamp/Pickup System. I have both 6 string and 12 string versions and they are both excellent. Got the 6 string thru Sweetwater.com 6-7 years ago and the 12 string thru prymaxe.com on one of their 25% off sales and free shipping that happens around major holidays. I play it more acoustically and monthly jam sessions with no electric guitars. Latest technology got me interested in a Line 6 Variax Standard Guitar, Models 24 different instruments. Sweetwater has a scratch and dent sale on one for $536. My, go to, Gretsch is a G6120 Nashville; There's just so many guitars to be played, Music to be made, and so little time. Go for the G5022CWFE, but don't stop there. The Gretsch G6294 Jumbo Case for the 6 string was $160 from Sweetwater; The Gretsch G6302XL Case for the 12 String was $169 .99 on sale from riffcityguitaroutlet.com with free shipping on both. Look for sales & free shipping; If you call Sweetwater in Ft Wayne, IN, ask for Dave Snow, (Sales Engineer), to see what kind of deal you can get. Len

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G5024E Rancher Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Sunburst. The G5024E Rancher dreadnought is an eminently affordable model with a beautiful Sunburst gloss finish, fine construction and appointments, and onboard electronics for peerless amplified tone. Premium features include a bound solid spruce top with scalloped "X" bracing and the classic Rancher triangular soundhole (with binding), mahogany sides and bound arched back, mahogany neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with Neo-Classic "thumbnail" inlays, compensated bridge with rosewood base, deluxe tuners, and gold-plated hardware. The Fishman Sonicore under-saddle pickup and Isys+ preamp system provide great amplified performance, with volume, tone and phase controls, onboard tuner and battery life indicator. Case sold separately.

• Body
• Body Material: Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides
• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Body Back: Arched Laminated Mahogany
• Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany

User questions & answers

Question:	Do you have left/handed guitar Gretsch 5024E
Answer:	Right hand
Question:	Does it fit any dreadnought case ive never had a gretsch is it a good sound
Answer:	Yes, dreadnought body shape fits most typical cases. I got my Gretsch cases from amazon too. It’s a nice addition. Tone is punchy: not too heavy on the low end and not overly bright either.
Question:	will thisw guitar fit in a regular dreadnought case
Answer:	Yes, mine did. I bought a Gator TSA approved flight case and it was a perfect fit.
Question:	How is the sound of this guitar
Answer:	I own 25 guitars including 2 Taylors, and 3 Martins. I play this Gretsch more than all my other guitars combined. Whether I'm playing a gig on stage or just for myself in my living room it sounds and plays great.

Product description

Jim Dandy Flat Top Acoustic Guitar 2-Color Sunburst. Faithful to the Gretsch "Rex" parlor guitars of the 1930s, '40s and '50s, the all-new G9500 Jim Dandy Flat Top parlor-style model embodies everything that was great about everyone's first guitar. Everything and then some, that is, because the G9500 is crafted with select guitar woods and is fully lined and braced for warm and pleasing tone, with a 24" scale for endless hours of playing comfort. Case sold separately.

• Parlor-size agathis body
• X-bracing
• Screened white purfling and rosette
• "C" shaped neck
• Rosewood bridge

Product description

Whether bluesy porch pickin' or speakeasy swingin', the G9520E Gin Rickey Acoustic-Electric with Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup is a real gone finger-zinger classic.Inspired by the Gretsch Rex parlor guitars of old, the G. Rickey whisks you back to the halcyon days when the earliest Gretsch guitars fueled many a barrelhouse barn burner.Fun, flip and finely crafted, it features an X-braced basswood body with a powerfully resonant voice, a C -profile nato neck that joins the body at the 12th fret, a smooth walnut fingerboard with 18 vintage-style frets and pearloid dot inlays, a top-load walnut bridge with compensated synthetic bone saddle for even intonation all along the neck, and more. And coolest of the cool, the Gretsch Deltoluxe acoustic magnetic soundhole pickup reproduces a crisp yet throaty voice.What else? You've got aged white body binding and an aged white G -graphic pickguard, gold-and-white soundhole rosette with gold double-line top striping, nickel hardware, vintage-style end-pin strap buttons and open-gear die-cast tuners, and a hot Smokestack Black finish.Features:Jim Dandy Basswood Body w/ X BracingSmokestack Black w/ Aged White Binding24 Scale C Shape Nato Neck w/ Walnut FretboardGretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole PickupWalnut Top-Load Bridge w/ Compensated SaddleOpen-Gear Die-Cast TunersCase Not IncludedGet your Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Soundhole Pickup today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

• Jim Dandy Basswood Body w/ X Bracing, Smokestack Black w/ Aged White Binding
• 24" Scale "C" Shape Nato Neck w/ Walnut Fretboard
• Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup
• Walnut Top-Load Bridge w/ Compensated Saddle, Open-Gear Die-Cast Tuners
• Case Not Included

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this made in China
Answer:	No made in Indonesia it’s awesome worth every penny
Question:	What size cable do I need to plug this into an amplifier
Answer:	1/4" plug, standard size. The output jack is in part of the strap button.
Question:	Are there volume and tone controls for the pickup? I don't see any in the photos
Answer:	No controls it’s basic just use the amp it’s plays and sounds really well

Product description

One strum of the Honey Dipper Round-Neck Resonator Guitar transports you back 80 years to a hobo jungle just off the tracks, where wandering workers congregate in camaraderie and the comforting and captivating strains of a real all-metal resonator guitar waft through the smoke of oil-drum fires and enchant the ears with a sound like raindrops beating on a rusty pump house roof. The very sound and look of this fine Gretsch creation will make you want to free yourself from the damning confines of your office, your cubicle or whatever it is that enslaves you and hop the next train to anywhere with a smile on your face as big as the sky and a song in your heart.Get your Gretsch G9201 Honey Dipper Acoustic Guitar today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

• Bell Brass Body with Biscuit Cone
• 25" scale mahognay neck w/19 fret padauk neck
• Shed Roof Finish
• Biscuit-Hard Maple with Ebony/Maple Saddle
• Case not included

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the guitar come with an electronic pickup
Answer:	No, it does not. I love this guitar. It really sounds great.
Question:	Width at nut
Answer:	The nut itself is 45 mm wide edge to edge. The high E to low E slots are 39 mm wide.
Question:	Why isn’t there a dot on the 3rd fret
Answer:	I do not know the answer.
Question:	single or tricone
Answer:	Single

Product description

Flat top cases designed specifically for the Gretsch Roots Resonators and Acoustic Instruments, features include: Multi-Ply, Hand-Laminated Wood Shell, Heavy-Duty Durahyde℠Covering, Providence Forge Steel-Plated Hardware, Comfort Grip℠Molded Handle, Softly Padded Purple Plush Interior, Spacious Accessory Compartment, Traditional Neck Support System℠Lower bout interior width: 13" Upper bout interior width: 4.5" Interior depth: 44.25" Overall interior length : 41"

• Designed for 12-string Gretsch acoustic guitars
• Flat-top case with Gretsch logo
• Robust wood construction
• Durable Tolex finish

User questions & answers

Question:	will this fit the g5022cwfe-12 rancher™ falcon jumbo 12-string cutaway
Answer:	Yes it will. I purchased this case specifically for that guitar.
Question:	I just bought a 6 string jumbo white falcon acoustic. i have seen info that i need the 12 string case to have clearance for the headstock. is that so
Answer:	I think the jumbo hard case is more for the G5022CE it has a smaller headstock, the G5022cwfe has a bigger headstock that will fit better with the jumbo xl G6302. You can put your 6 string guitar inside the G6294 but it will fit strongly tight, do not like it, maybe with the time you can bend or damage the neck at the headstock.

Product description

Faithful to the Gretsch "Rex" Parlor guitars of the 30's, 40's and 50's. This is the Gretsch G9500 Limited Edition Jim Dandy flat top with a beautiful oxblood finish. The guitar features vintage-style frets, a "C" shape neck profile, and a top-loading bridge with compensated saddle. A wonderful instrument that's small enough to travel with, you never know when inspiration will strike!

• Body Shape: Parlor
• Body: Basswood
• Fingerboard: Walnut
• Bridge: Walnut Top-Load with Compensated Saddle
• Special Electronics: Gretsch Deltoluxe Soundhole Pickup

User questions & answers

Question:	Recommended hard case to go with it
Answer:	I would recommend a SKB hard case. A big box guitar store could probably help you get a custom fit if you are taking it on a plane, but SKB can help you find a proper fit for it.

Product description

Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings provide unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone for your acoustic guitar. Designed to produce a true, consistent tone, these custom-light-gauge strings provide excellent tuning stability and playability so your guitar can thrive during your rigorous practice and performance schedule. Made from 80/20 bronze, these strings feature Martin's highest-quality wrap wire for enhanced longevity and durability. They are naturally corrosion resistant, so they will hold up after hours and hours of playing. This total pack of professional-grade guitar strings will last through long jam sessions, late-night campfire songs, and plenty of picking. To make these strings extra-durable and stable, we start with our highest-tensile-strength core wire and then tin-plate it on all 6 strings for added corrosion resistance. When the core is coupled with our highest-quality wrap wire, you get a consistent tone that you can count on song after song. Designed to bring out your guitar's true tone, these bronze guitar strings can be used for finger-style blues, rock, Americana, country, bluegrass, ragtime, and many more styles. With this pack, you'll receive 6 custom-light-gauge guitar strings. The low E string measures 0.052", the A string measures 0.042", the D string measures 0.032", the G string measures 0.023", the B string measures 0.015", and the high E string measures 0.011". This total set of custom-light-gauge strings features a tension of 153.7, and they make it easy to get a rich, bright tone out of your guitar. Martin Guitar has been producing high-quality, musician-choice guitars and guitar accessories since 1833. The Martin Authentic Acoustic Custom-Light-Gauge Guitar Strings are the real deal—not an imitation. Discover your guitar's true voice with this professional-grade guitar string pack.

• BRIGHT TONES: Martin Authentic Acoustic Strings provide excellent tuning stability and playability with bright and rich tones. Discover your guitar's true voice with this professional-grade guitar string pack.
• SUPERIOR STRINGS: These strings are engineered to thrive during rigorous practice and performance schedules. These silk and steel folk strings feature our highest tensile-strength core wire paired with quality wrap wire for corrosion resistance and tuning stability.
• VERSATILE STRING SOUNDS: Designed to bring out a consistent and true tone from your guitar, these guitar strings can be used for fingerpicking, flat picking, and other methods. Use these strings in any genre—country, bluegrass, folk, blues, rock, and more.
• CUSTOM-LIGHT-GAUGE ACOUSTIC STRINGS: Measuring from a 0.011" high E string to a 0.052" low E string, these are high-quality acoustic guitar strings that brighten the natural tone of your guitar, including tenor, mid-tones, and bass. They feature a tension of 153.7.
• AUTHENTIC ACOUSTIC: With Martin Authentic Acoustic, you get a set of strings designed for performance and playability. Martin guitars and accessories remain the choice for musicians around the world for their unrivaled quality, craftsmanship, and tone.

User questions & answers

Question:	The pack i got from guitar center has a green circle, are these the same
Answer:	The strings I purchased have a large blue-rimmed circle. They are "Custom Light" with a purple circled "11". Strings are MA175, 80/20 Bronze.
Question:	Worth buying
Answer:	Absolutely, seems to be a nice upgrade to the old SP strings from Martin and a great price point!
Question:	Is this a pack of 6 strings (e, a, d, g, b, e), or is this just a single string pack
Answer:	Yes they are E, B, G, D, A, E. Phosphor Bronze, Acoustic Guitar Strings, with wrapped - ball ends. They come in "Light 12" and "Custom Light 11". You can't go wrong with Martin. We use them on a Martin D2R, and also on a Baby Taylor. Just make sure your length is sufficient.
Question:	What's the difference between this vs the Marquis silked which has the green packaging
Answer:	I just got these to try them but I like the one in green pack better but they are both about the same if that helps

Product features

Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings

• Excellent tuning stability
• Engineered to resist corrosion
• Highest tensile-strength core wire, tin-plated on all six strings for added corrosion resistance
• Great playability

Martin Strings

Our goal has always been to make the best guitars possible – guitars that people fall in love with over and over again. We believe that the strings, the very last critical ingredient to the guitar making process, are the vocal cords of any fine guitar. This is why we make our own.

Over 175 Years of Martin

The company, founded in the U.S. has been continuously family owned and operated for six generations. Currently headed by Chairman and CEO Christian Frederick Martin IV, the company has been handed down five times since it was started by German immigrant Christian Frederick Martin Sr. in 1833. "Our signature product and Martin's seamless tradition of quality to this day remain a significant source of pride for my family and all of those who are involved in crafting these extraordinary instruments," said Martin Guitar Chairman and CEO Christian Frederick Martin IV. Embraced by artists all over the world, the Martin guitar has helped define virtually all genres of music, from classical and country to blues, folk and acoustic rock.

The list of Martin players, past and present, reads like a Who's Who of the musical world and includes such legends as Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, John Mayer and countless others.

Product description

Pursue your passion with D’Addario’s most popular coated acoustic guitar string set, the EXP15 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings that deliver the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability. With EXP coated phosphor bronze strings you get the familiar warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone of uncoated strings but with 4 times more life. These coated light acoustic guitar strings feature plain steel strings and hexagonal cores made of our revolutionary NY High Carbon Steel. Envisioned, perfected, and manufactured by D’Addario in New York, this break-resistant, high-carbon steel wire delivers unprecedented strength and pitch stability. Your strings will sound as good at the end of a show as they did during the first set of the night. D’Addario leverages centuries of string-making experience to bring you the most durable, consistent and enduring guitar strings. Made in the USA for the highest quality and performance, only D’Addario strings are sealed inside and out. Unlike other coated strings that are wound then coated, D’Addario strings feature an ultra-fine layer of EXP coating that is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire and then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a barrier against corrosion and a consistent, long-lasting tone. And thanks to the corrosion resistant packaging, the strings are always fresh. The string gauges in this acoustic string set include: String Gauges: Plain Steel .010, .014, Phosphor Bronze Wound .023, .030, .039, .047 Since 1905, D’Addario has been providing artists and players with the tools they need to perform their magic. As musicians ourselves, we have the unique ability to engineer products that inspire other musicians. The D’Addario family’s vision, creativity, passion and tradition have made us the world’s largest musical instrument string manufacturer. We put our family’s heart, soul and love for making music into every string and instrument accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance.

From the Manufacturer

D'Addario's lightest gauge of acoustic strings, EXP15s are ideal for beginners or players who prefer a softer tone and easy bending.

D'Addario EXPs are the most natural-sounding, longest-lasting coated strings available. EXP Coated Technology starts with the highest quality wrap wire materials, precision drawn and micro-coated on our advanced proprietary machinery. Strings are then wound normally, delivering tone and feel identical to D'Addario's world renowned acoustic strings, with a minimum of 4 times more life. You won't believe they are coated!

D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

• MOST POPULAR – Pursue your passion with D’Addario’s most popular coated acoustic guitar string set. The EXP15 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings delivers the ideal balance of volume, projection and comfortable playability. With EXP coated phosphor bronze strings you get a warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone and 4 times more life than uncoated strings.
• WITH EXCLUSIVE NY STEEL – These coated light acoustic guitar strings feature plain steel strings and hexagonal cores made of our revolutionary NY High Carbon Steel that delivers unprecedented strength and pitch stability.
• COATED THEN WOUND – Unlike other coated strings, D’Addario strings feature an ultra-fine layer of EXP coating that is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire and then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a barrier against corrosion and a consistent, long-lasting tone.
• STRING GAUGES – The string gauges in this acoustic string set include: Plain Steel .010, .014, Phosphor Bronze Wound .023, .030, .039, .047
• MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario leverages centuries of string-making experience and advanced computer-controlled winding technology to bring you the most durable, consistent and long-lasting guitar strings. Made in the USA for the highest quality and performance, only D’Addario strings are sealed inside and out.

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the difference between exp 16 and exp 16 3d strings
Answer:	It means that its part of a three pack. Simple as that! So no difference in the product at all.
Question:	Do the d'addario *coated* strings offer more resistance to *string bending* than the *non-coated* d'addario strings
Answer:	The d'addario coated strings are heavier than the non-coated ones, although it is still custom lights which I find easier on the fingers than regular lights.
Question:	I have a very bright sounding guitar that I want to warm up. How do these strings sound in the range of warmth vs. brightness? Suggestions please
Answer:	I prefer the Phosphor Bronze to straight Bronze because they have a warmer sound with more bottom end and noticeably less brightness at the top. EXPs are the most natural sounding coated strings I've tried, as well.
Question:	If you've tried the EXPs and their non-coated counterparts, have you noticed a difference? Are the EXPs a little less bright, a little warmer
Answer:	Hi Jason- I play both types of strings. The coated strings are less bright but they stay fresher a little longer. For me, coated strings are less rough on my fingers when I play for a long time. I use coated phosphor bronze on my practice and jamming guitar. For performances, I like a fresh set of uncoated phosphor bronze strings because they're bright and metallic sounding. All the players I know prefer the D'Addario strings. Elixers sound a little thuddy and dull. Martin strings are not much better.The difference between phosphor bronze and 80/ 20 has to due with their composition of course. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. 80/20 are 80% copper and 20% tin. Phosphor bronze are 92% copper, 8% tin, and a little phosphorus. The phosphorus keeps the strings from oxidizing. This way they sound better longer than 80/20 strings.For me, uncoated strings start to sound old after a couple of weeks. The coated strings sound good for about a month. It's all really subjective though. I know a guy who only changed a string when one breaks! Hope this info helps you out.

Product features

EXP NY Steel String Strength

D'Addario EXP strings are created using advanced proprietary machinery. Starting with a micro-coated wrap wire that is precision drawn, EXP strings with NY Steel are then wound normally to maintain feel and tone. The only difference a player will notice is that the string lifespan is a minimum of 4 times longer.

EXP NY Steel Pitch Stability

D'Addario EXP strings with NY Steel deliver the natural, vibrant sound of regular phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze acoustic strings with an unparalleled pitch stability. EXP strings not only last substantially longer, but they hold their tune better than any competitor strings.

Product description

Strum confidently with the same premium acoustic guitar strings that experienced players worldwide trust to keep their incredible tone longer than any other string available. Unlike other string brands, Elixir Strings coats the whole string. This protects not only the outer string surface but also the gaps between the windings where common tone-deadening gunk typically builds up in other brands’ coated and uncoated guitar strings. Anti-Rust Plating on plain steel strings ensures longer tone life for the entire set. Who wouldn’t love more quality playing time between the hassle and cost of string changes? Engineered to endure, these acoustic strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire boast a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity. Compared to our original POLYWEB Coating, the ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating allows a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel. For a slicker, gentler feel, try a set of strings with our original POLYWEB Coating. The 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings with POLYWEB Coating, for example, might be a good fit if you want a more robust and rounded tone. On the other end of the tone spectrum, our 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating deliver a brighter, crisper tone alongside the same traditional feel as these phosphor bronze strings. Of course, the kind of string you play is all a matter of personal preference. Not sure what tone or feel is right for you? Try them out for yourself, and find your new favorite string from Elixir Strings. For a more in-depth look at what makes our strings so special, scroll to the branded info further down the page. Elixir Strings: Great tone. Long life.

• Acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire
• Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity
• Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel
• Our patented coating technology protects against common corrosion, extending tone life longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated strings (Elixir Strings player survey)
• Medium gauge: .013 .017 .026 .035 .045 .056

User questions & answers

Question:	Would you recommend this for a Taylor 816ce
Answer:	This is a full set of 6 strings for acoustic guitar.
Question:	how many strings are in the package
Answer:	On the individual strings' paper packets, only the wound strings (G-3 through E-6) have "Nanoweb coating" text. The E-1 and B-2 strings say "anti-rust plain steel" instead.
Question:	Are all 6 strings supposed to be bronze and nano coated, or are the E-1 and B-2 anti-rust plain steel
Answer:	80/20 is very bright and crisp... Phosphor bronze is far more articulate and warm. And over all a more balanced sound. Hence why they cost a bit more than 80/20. As for poly vs nano? Poly has more coating to protect the strings.. But dull the sound a bit. Nano has less coating but last a bit less than poly. Hope that helps.
Question:	What is the difference in sound between an 80/20 and phosphor bronze please? And poly and nano web? Which is warmer, less bright
Answer:	You can. You will need to do a neck adjustment to makeup for the lower tension. These strings are metal that the question was asked under.

Product features

Made For Musicians Who Just Want To Play More Music

Ever since pioneering coated string technology in 1997, our reason for making premium guitar strings has remained simple—we want you to have more quality playing time between the hassle and cost of string changes. And gig after gig, session after session, lesson after lesson, we’ve delivered. In fact, experienced players worldwide trust our corrosion-defying strings to keep their tone longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated strings,* and we’re proud to stand as America’s #1 acoustic guitar string brand.**

We now offer three premium acoustic string options, each featuring our patented coating technology, to help you find exactly the tone and feel you’re looking for. Thanks to the unique differences between metals and coatings, we offer a long-lasting set for any style. From bright and sparkling to rich and robust, the dynamic range of available sound is yours for the picking. Of course, finding the string that’s right for you is a matter of personal preference. So try them out for yourself!

* Elixir strings player survey | ** mI salestrak (us $ vol) | gore, elixir, nanoweb, polyweb, optiweb great tone long life, 'e' icon, and other designs are trademarks of W.L. Gore & Associates.

Less Sweat, Debris, And Finger Squeak

The way your strings sound has a lot to do with what you normally can’t see. While both of our patented coatings reduce noisy finger squeak, they also cut down on a large number of other pesky annoyances common to your average uncoated string. Sweat, skin, dirt, and even air, for example, can do a lot of damage to your strings. And if you live in a hot, humid area, the moisture in the atmosphere can wreak total havoc on your strings’ tone life. But with Elixir Strings, you’re getting world-class protection that’s engineered to endure.

Polyweb Coating Vs NANOWEB Coating

POLYWEB Coating was our first coated string innovation all the way back in the '90s. It tends to warm and mellow the string’s tone and has a fast, slick feel that’s gentle on the fingers, which lets players keep jamming without the strings getting in the way. As a response to players who said they prefer a more traditional feel, NANOWEB Coating was then designed. This ultra-thin coating allows a brighter, crisper tone while offering the same amount of tone-life protection as its predecessor.

Coated Like No Other

Unlike other string brands, Elixir Strings coats the whole string. This protects not only the outer string surface but also the gaps between the windings where common tone-deadening gunk typically builds up in other brands’ coated and uncoated guitar strings. That’s why Elixir strings retain their tone longer than any other brand’s string, coated or uncoated. Simply put, build-up and corrosion kill your tone, and Elixir strings protect against elements that cause build-up and corrosion. All while sounding exactly how you’d expect a premium set of strings to sound.

Anti-Rust Plating

Corrosion protection between wrap wire windings is all well and good, but you may be asking yourself, 'What about the strings that don’t have a wrap wire?' And we’re proud to tell you, don’t worry—we’ve got those covered too. Literally. With our signature Anti-Rust Plating, even your plain steel strings defy the elements. This ensures longer tone life not just for your coated wound strings, but for your entire set. When we say you’ll have more gigging, jamming, touring, or practice time between string changes, we mean it.

High Praise For Elixir Strings From The Pros Themselves

"I put my first set on my guitar, and two weeks later they still sounded awesome."

-Kaki King, Golden Globe-Nominated Guitarist/Composer

High Praise For Elixir Strings From The Pros Themselves

"Sometimes someone comes up with a different idea. It changes all the rules of the game..."

-Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars

High Praise For Elixir Strings From The Pros Themselves

"I use Elixir Strings in the studio and on stage. They always feel right and seem to complement any guitar I use. They're the perfect string."

-Wayne Sermon of Imagine Dragons

High Praise For Elixir Strings From The Pros Themselves

"I don't have to change them all the time and they still sound fantastic."

-John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin

Product description

• D'Addario's popular extra-light gauging with an exclusive precision polishing process for reduced finger noise
• Smooth, flattened playing surface, superb tone and sustain associated with phosphor bronze strings
• Corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always fresh
• Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
• String Gauges: Plain Steel .013, .017, Phosphor Bronze Wound .026, .035, .045, .056

User questions & answers

Question:	Wait a second, the title for the item is flattened, the description page says roundwound, and one of the answers says they are halfwound. Which is it
Answer:	I only play fingerstyle, and I play blues, jazz, pop...I LOVE these strings. If you're not plugged in you may notice a little less volume. Nothing drastic. They sound a bit more "warm." Slides are sweet. They're not that expensive. (I have used another brand that cost something like $30. They are a little nicer, but I can't afford that luxury all the time.) Try a set. Your fingers will thank you.
Question:	Anyone using these for fingerstyle blues? What do you think of them
Answer:	I struggle with growing degenerative arthritis, and have to go to lighter and lighter strings. I have 10-52 D'Addario electric strings on one acoustic that are lighter than the 10-47 Flat Tops on my other, which feel much stiffer and are louder and fuller.
Question:	My old fingers cant manage heavier gage strings anymore. anybody happy with "extra lights" 10-47's ? is the ease of play worth the loss in tone
Answer:	It would be pretty risky unless you tune down at least one full step. Heavy strings can do serious damage to your guitar if it wasn't built to handle them. It would probably be fine for a while but eventually your neck might start to bow which is no big deal if you have a truss rod, but they could also pull your bridge off or even worse cause the whole top of your guitar to belly up. If you want bigger strings for a better slide sound I've always used a standard medium set but swapped the 13 for a 15 or 16. The hi e is really the only one you need to be bigger.
Question:	Are the resophonic gauge strings too heavy for dreadnought bodied acoustics
Answer:	I have a 614ce and these are perfect! The custom lights (.11) are also acceptable but you may lose some volume, still they sound good. I would play around with gauges and get the best feel and sound for you! Taylors are high class!