Description
Every phosphor bronze acoustic string on the market traces back to this one—D’Addario invented the formula in 1974, and EJ26 is still the benchmark by which the rest get judged. Phosphor bronze winding gives you that classic warm-meets-bright balance: enough sparkle up top to cut through a mix, enough low-end warmth to keep strummed chords sounding full rather than thin.
What makes EJ26 a Custom Light set is the hybrid gauge layout. D’Addario dropped the tension on the plain steel treble strings while keeping the wound bass strings at a slightly beefier gauge, so you get comfortable bends and lead work without losing punch on the low end. It’s a smart middle ground if standard light sets feel a touch stiff but you still want authority when you dig into the D and A strings.
If you’re the type who gets a few weeks (or more) out of a set before swapping, EJ26 is built with that in mind—these strings hold their tone well over time, and D’Addario’s corrosion-resistant packaging keeps them fresh right up until you cut the pack open. Made in the USA to a consistent quality standard, string after string.
- Hybrid gauge: lighter plain steel trebles paired with light phosphor bronze wound bass strings
- Gauges: .011, .015 plain steel; .022, .032, .042, .052 phosphor bronze wound
- Set of six strings, tuned E, B, G, D, A, E
- Warm, bright, well-balanced acoustic tone
- Corrosion-resistant packaging for long shelf life
- Made in the U.S.A.
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