{"product_id":"daddario-ej16-phosphor-bronze-012-053-light-3-pack","title":"D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze .012-.053 Light 3-Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’re not sure which strings to put on your acoustic, the EJ16s are about as safe a bet as it gets. This light 12-53 set is D’Addario’s most popular acoustic gauge, and it’s easy to see why. It hits a sweet spot between comfort and tone that works on just about any guitar and in just about any style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD’Addario introduced phosphor bronze acoustic strings back in 1974, and it’s been the standard ever since. The EJ16s show why, with a warm, balanced voice that has plenty of clarity on top and a full, even low end. The wraps are wound over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core that grips the winding tightly, which helps with tuning stability, intonation, and string life. They’re made at D’Addario’s facility in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt around 160 lbs of total tension, they’re noticeably easier on your fretting hand than mediums while still giving the top plenty of energy to work with. That makes them a great everyday choice for fingerstyle and strumming players, and a comfortable fit for a wide range of guitars, from small-bodied parlors and OMs to dreadnoughts. If you’re after more volume and punch, especially on a big dreadnought, the EJ17 mediums are worth a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis package includes 3 complete sets of EJ16.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67661389332692,"sku":"EJ16-3D","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/1387\/6381\/files\/EJ16-3D-1.jpg?v=1791492969","url":"https:\/\/themusicemporium.com\/products\/daddario-ej16-phosphor-bronze-012-053-light-3-pack","provider":"The Music Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}