D'Addario EJ12 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Medium, 13-56

Meet the D'Addario EJ12 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings — the heaviest 80/20 bronze set in the D'Addario lineup, crafted for players who crave power, precision, and punchy presence. If your style leans toward bold strumming and tight flatpicking, this is the string set that keeps up with your attack while preserving musical clarity across the fretboard.

Tone you can feel and hear: the EJ12 pairs an extra-bright top with a deep, projecting bottom. The result is a balanced, cutting presence that can cut through a mix on stage or in the studio without losing warmth in the midrange. This is especially noticeable when you palm-mute or pick aggressively, as the upper harmonics stay lively while the bass notes retain fullness.

Gauges and feel you can rely on: plain strings are.012 and.017, with wound strings.026,.035,.045, and.056. This set sits firmly in the medium-to-heavy range, giving you enhanced attack and sustain without becoming unwieldy for rhythm playing or flatpicking. Note: listings may show 13-56, but the actual construction comes from these precise gauges to deliver consistent tension and tone.

Fresh, reliable performance straight from the packaging: D'Addario uses corrosion-resistant packaging to keep the windings and wind roughness at bay, ensuring you open a set that rings bright and stays that way longer. Made in the U.S.A. for consistent quality control, every EJ12 set reflects D'Addario’s standards of craftsmanship and reliability.

Who this set is ideal for

• Players who favor heavy strumming, aggressive picking, and flatpicking techniques

• Rhythm sections needing bright articulation with a strong, signaling presence across the strings

• Players on dreadnought, jumbo, or rosewood-board acoustics seeking enhanced projection and sustain

Practical use and care tips

• Open the corrosion-resistant packaging right before playing to preserve the fresh tone.
• Wipe strings after playing to extend life and maintain brightness, especially after sweat or humidity exposure.
• When changing strings, allow a short settling-in period on the neck to stabilize intonation and tension before performing live.

In short, the D'Addario EJ12 80/20 Bronze set is built for players who demand aggressive energy, crystal-clear highs, and a strong bottom end without sacrificing musical balance. If you’re aiming for volume, definition, and a distinctive zing in your acoustic tone, this is the string set that delivers it—consistently, from the first fret to the last.