Description
There’s a reason so many players keep a set of Earthwood Silk and Steel strings in the case for those long practice sessions or quieter gigs. The Ernie Ball 2047 set wraps 80% copper / 20% zinc bronze wire around a nylon-wrapped steel core, trading some of that bright, aggressive attack for a rounder, more mellow tone that sits nicely under vocals or fingerstyle playing.
Because the core is built with silk winding beneath the bronze, tension drops noticeably compared to standard 80/20 sets. That means less strain on your fretting hand, easier bends, and a softer feel overall — great for players with lighter touch, smaller hands, or anyone nursing sore fingertips after a string change gone too heavy.
Swap a dead, corroded set for a fresh pack of these and the difference is immediate: warmer overtones, smoother response, and strings that just feel kinder to play. If your current strings sound dull or feel stiff, this extra-soft 80/20 bronze silk and steel set is worth having on the bench.
- 80% copper / 20% zinc bronze winding
- Nylon-wrapped steel core for reduced tension
- Extra soft gauge for easier playability
- Warm, mellow tonal character
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