D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light (11-47)

If you find standard bronze strings too bright or difficult on your fingers, the D'Addario EJ40 set is your solution. The combination of a steel core and silk wrapping reduces string squeak and produces a vintage-inspired, rounded tone. Whether you are playing intricate fingerstyle patterns or rhythmic folk chords, these strings provide the playability and sensitivity you need to express your musicality

Experience a softer, warmer acoustic sound with D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel strings. Featuring a unique silk-and-steel construction, these light-gauge strings provide lower tension and reduced finger noise—perfect for fingerstyle playing, parlor guitars, and vintage instruments.

Key Features

• Warm, Mellow Tone: Crafted with silver-plated copper windings over a silk-and-steel core, these strings deliver a gentle, nuanced sound that complements the natural resonance of acoustic guitars.

• Soft, Comfortable Feel: The silk interwindings create a more pliable, softer feel under your fingers compared to traditional bronze strings, making them ideal for extended playing sessions.

• Ideal for Fingerstyle & Folk: Specifically gauged for folk players and singer-songwriters who need crisp articulation without the harsh brightness of phosphor bronze.

• Ideal for Fingerstyle & Folk: Specifically gauged for folk players and singer-songwriters who need crisp articulation without the harsh brightness of phosphor bronze.                                                                                                                            

• Eco-Friendly Packaging: Strings come in a corrosion-resistant, recyclable VCI bag, keeping them factory-fresh until you are ready to play.

• Made in the USA: Manufactured at D'Addario’s New York facility to the highest quality standards.
  

Product Specs:

• Brand: D'Addario
• Model: EJ40
• Instrument: 6-String Acoustic Guitar
• Gauge Type: Light
• String Gauges: .011, .014, .023, .028, .038, .047
• Core Material: High-Carbon Steel
• Wrap Material: Silver-Plated Copper Over Silk
• Made In the USA