Description
The Ernie Ball 2047 Earthwood set brings together 80% copper and 20% zinc wrap wire with a silk and steel construction, giving these acoustic strings a distinctly mellow, rounded voice compared to standard bronze sets. Rather than wrapping the alloy directly around a steel core, Ernie Ball builds these around a nylon core, which softens the overall feel and reduces string tension noticeably.
- 80/20 bronze wrap wire (80% copper, 20% zinc) for a warm, less bright tonal character
- Silk and steel design with a nylon core for reduced tension
- Extra soft gauge tension makes fretting and bending noticeably easier on the fingers
- Well suited to players who want a gentler feel without switching to nylon-string classical guitars
Because tension is lower than typical steel-core acoustic strings, the 2047 set can be a good option for lighter-touch playing, fingerstyle work, or simply easing strain on the hands during longer sessions. The tradeoff for that comfort is a softer, less punchy attack than standard bronze strings deliver, so it’s worth trying if you’re after a smoother, more intimate acoustic sound rather than maximum volume and projection.
These strings work on steel-string acoustic guitars and make a practical, budget-friendly stocking stuffer or backup set to keep on hand.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.