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Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic provides a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones.
All Ernie Ball strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance, and long life.
Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings
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Gauges 12-16-24w-32-44-54.Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic provide...Click To Read More About This Product
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Brighter, dynamic sound with lots of clarity.
Gauges 12-16-24w-32-44-54.
Made from 80% copper, 20% zinc wire wrapped around hex shaped tin plated steel core wire. The most popular acoustic provides a crisp, ringing sound with pleasing overtones.
All Ernie Ball strings are precision manufactured to the highest standards and most exacting specs to assure consistency, optimum performance, and long life.
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Good tone (14)
- Well built / quality (11)
- Consistent (10)
- Long life (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Practicing (13)
- Concerts (9)
- Back-up (6)
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- Experienced (14), Professional musician (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Awesome
I honestly have never been wowed by strings. I've been disappointed by strings that were downright horrible like Fatties, but these are unbelievable. A. the packaging smells like maple syrup, B. they...Read complete review
I honestly have never been wowed by strings. I've been disappointed by strings that were downright horrible like Fatties, but these are unbelievable. A. the packaging smells like maple syrup, B. they are packaged in a sealed plastic, much like a deck of Baseball cards or something like that would come, C. they feel great and sound awesome right away.I rreally think these made a difference and will opt for them nearly every time I can now. I had previously been playing the Musicians Gear brand, because they were cheap and seemed to do the trick.
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Most Liked Negative Review
D E A D
Was looking for an inexpensive string that would hopefully last a little while. I did like the gauge of string, I usually play light medium gauge, which can be hard to find in...Read complete review
Was looking for an inexpensive string that would hopefully last a little while. I did like the gauge of string, I usually play light medium gauge, which can be hard to find in a good brand sometimes. Bought three sets because of the good price, put a set on my epiphone acoustic tuned and played. Fingers were black from residue after a few minutes, which is never a good sign for longevity. Usually play 3 to 4 times a week, mostly on weekends, strings were not on for only a week or two with very little play and they were D E A D, dead. No volume to them much at all. Still have 2 sets haven't even put on either one of my guitars, because there is no point. Would not recommend to anyone. You get what you pay for in this case anyway which is, not much of anything. Really like elixirs, but have had alot of trouble with them breaking. Anyway still lokking for that great string at a reasonable price.
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Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
I honestly have never been wowed by strings. I've been disappointed by strings that were downright horrible like Fatties, but these are unbelievable. A. the packaging smells like maple syrup, B. they are packaged in a sealed plastic, much like a deck of Baseball cards or something like that would come, C. they feel great and sound awesome right away.I rreally think these made a difference and will opt for them nearly every time I can now. I had previously been playing the Musicians Gear brand, because they were cheap and seemed to do the trick.
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Long Life
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
Beautiful tone and comfort. I put these on my new Epiphone Masterbilt and it blew me away so I tried them on my old clunky washburn and they made a HUGE difference in its tone as well!
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
These are great and I enjoy playing them more than any other set I've ever owned!!!
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
The past few years I have been using ernie ball acoustic regular slinkys and have been somewhat satisfied. Still sounded a bit muddy in my own opinion which led me to try this fine product by ernie ball. Now that I have these strings I will never buy anything else for my acoustic guitar. I have restored my confidence in my playing abilities and so much more. These strings are ideal. Do not hesitate like I did for so long.
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
I bought these(only one packet thank goodness) from a nearby guitar store. They were dull. All the comments on here are hard to believe. Such lovely comments for such poor strings. They're sound lasted long, but it barely had any sound. They were so irritating. So, I removed them with D' Addrio's. Which happened to sound great. I still can't believe those comments on here.
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Cons
- Not Consistent
- Poor Longevity
- Poor Tone Quality
Best Uses
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
I bought these strings because i am faithful to ernie ball. I have always used Elixirs for my acoustic, so I wanted to go to one brand. It was too much of a change. The strings lost their tone in about a half hour. I am gonna try the everlast strings and see what happens, but I would never use these earthwoods again.
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
Would not buy again. Probably go back to D'Addario phospor bronze strings I bought before.
Tone is dull. Strings seem stiff and don't ring nicely. Strung them on my Taylor dreadnought detuned to Eb. Sounds noticeable duller and weaker than cheaper strings I normally buy.
At the very least, it seems like these strings have a good lifespan. They don't seem to be getting limp or discoloring as fast as other strings I've had. But due to its dull tone, I will soon replace them.
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
These strings sound good when you first put them on your guitar, but within a month they'll be completely rusty and useless. It's okay if you don't mind spending money on strings often, but if you're like me and you would rather go 6 months without needing to change strings, go for D'Addario.I set my Martin up with D'Addarios back in November, and the high e string broke just a few days ago. I only had an Ernie Ball high e to replace it with, and it's already rusted after only a few days' use! The other D'Addario strings have a tiny bit of gunk on them, but none of them rusted yet. Heck, even the broken string wasn't rusted yet. It's clear what the better string brand is.
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
Was looking for an inexpensive string that would hopefully last a little while. I did like the gauge of string, I usually play light medium gauge, which can be hard to find in a good brand sometimes. Bought three sets because of the good price, put a set on my epiphone acoustic tuned and played. Fingers were black from residue after a few minutes, which is never a good sign for longevity. Usually play 3 to 4 times a week, mostly on weekends, strings were not on for only a week or two with very little play and they were D E A D, dead. No volume to them much at all. Still have 2 sets haven't even put on either one of my guitars, because there is no point. Would not recommend to anyone. You get what you pay for in this case anyway which is, not much of anything. Really like elixirs, but have had alot of trouble with them breaking. Anyway still lokking for that great string at a reasonable price.
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Cons
- Short Life
Best Uses
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
I put these strings on, played for a few hours here and there, and within two weeks they were rough and dull. They put the rust in rustic, would never recommend.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
- recording
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
Just restrung my USA Ovation Elite and used them for two shows. Great tone and feel! Glad I bought more than one set and a great price. Thanks, Musicians Friend.
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
Awesome!
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Incredible sustain!!
- Long Life
- Phenomanal flexibility
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
I play these on my acoustic, I usually play elixirs but these are alot cheaper and have a better tonal quality overall at least from what I've experienced. Break in time was fair. They respond well to temp and humidity changes. Strongly would recommend to anyone playing acoustically.
Pros
Cons
- Not Consistent
- Poor Tone Quality
Best Uses
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
Absolutely the worst strings I have ever bought! Very clanggy and thin sounding!
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Long Life
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
Great strings I love them.
Pros
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
great strings, make my guitar sounds better!
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Practicing
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
I have grown fond of this site and business and plan on being back and back .
Pros
- Good Tone
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
A much more experienced friend recommended this to me. He loves it, and I can't find any problem with it.
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Long Life
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
With no amps and no effects, the most important variable for your acoustic's tone and playability is your choice of stings. I have used a slew of various sets and E.B Earthwoods are head and shoulders above the others. The overtones these strings produce sound brilliant as the string vibrates. I prefer cedar top acoustic guitars but my friends play spruce tops. The strings sound great on both. Musicians Friend is great because shipping is free, even on small purchases (such as strings). Do yourself a favor and try a set of Earthwoods on your acoustic. You might be amazed. Happy playing everybody!
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tone
- Long Life
- Strong
Cons
- None Found
Best Uses
- Practicing
Comments about Ernie Ball 2003 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Medium Light Acoustic Strings:
My teacher guided me to these strings. They're perfect for learning and last forever.
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