{"product_id":"daddario-ej40-silk-steel-acoustic-guitar-strings-light-11-47","title":"D'Addario EJ40 Silk \u0026 Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light (11-47)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIf you find standard bronze strings too bright or difficult on your fingers, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eD'Addario EJ40\u003c\/b\u003e set is your solution. The combination of a steel core and silk wrapping reduces string squeak and produces a vintage-inspired, rounded tone. \u003cspan class=\"citation-97 citation-end-97\"\u003eWhether you are playing intricate fingerstyle patterns or rhythmic folk chords, these strings provide the playability and sensitivity you need to express your musicality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-97 citation-end-97\"\u003eExperience a softer, warmer acoustic sound with D'Addario EJ40 Silk \u0026amp; Steel strings. \u003cspan class=\"citation-104 citation-end-104\"\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWarm, Mellow Tone:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-103 citation-end-103\"\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoft, Comfortable Feel:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-102 citation-end-102\"\u003eThe silk interwindings create a more pliable, softer feel under your fingers compared to traditional bronze strings, making them ideal for extended playing sessions.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal for Fingerstyle \u0026amp; Folk:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-101 citation-end-101\"\u003eSpecifically gauged for folk players and singer-songwriters who need crisp articulation without the harsh brightness of phosphor bronze.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-101 citation-end-101\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal for Fingerstyle \u0026amp; Folk:\u003c\/b\u003e Specifically gauged for folk players and singer-songwriters who need crisp articulation without the harsh brightness of phosphor bronze.                                                                                                                            \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-101 citation-end-101\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eEco-Friendly Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Strings come in a corrosion-resistant, recyclable VCI bag, keeping them factory-fresh until you are ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured at D'Addario’s New York facility to the highest quality standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-124 citation-end-124\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-122 citation-end-122\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-121 citation-end-121\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-120 citation-end-120\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-119 citation-end-119\"\u003eProduct Specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eBrand: D'Addario\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eModel: EJ40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eInstrument: 6-String Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eGauge Type: Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eString Gauges: .011, .014, .023, .028, .038, .047\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eCore Material: High-Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eWrap Material: Silver-Plated Copper Over Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eMade In the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D'Addario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50070635905264,"sku":"EJ40","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/0978\/3024\/files\/daddario_EJ40_silk_steel_guitar_strings_01.webp?v=1784573142","url":"https:\/\/chesbromusiccompany.com\/products\/daddario-ej40-silk-steel-acoustic-guitar-strings-light-11-47","provider":"Chesbro Music Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}