Description
Ernie Ball’s Earthwood Medium Light set wraps a phosphor bronze alloy — 92% copper, 7.7% tin, and 0.3% phosphorus — around a tin-plated hex-shaped steel core. That precise blend of metals is what gives the strings their signature light orange, gold hue and their tonal character: warm and mellow without losing bite, with a natural ring that stays clear across the fretboard.
Phosphorus in the wrap wire isn’t just cosmetic; it helps resist corrosion and oxidation, so these strings hold onto their tone and feel longer than plain bronze alternatives. The hex-shaped steel core adds grip between the core and wrap wire, keeping tuning stable string to string and set to set.
This Medium Light gauge set strikes a comfortable middle ground — enough tension for a full, projecting tone, but still forgiving on the fretting hand for extended playing sessions. It’s a versatile choice for strummers and fingerstyle players alike.
- Alloy: 92% copper, 7.7% tin, 0.3% phosphorus wrap wire
- Core: Tin-plated hex-shaped steel
- Gauges: .012, .016, .024w, .032, .044, .054
- Model: Ernie Ball Earthwood 2146
Whether you’re restringing a workhorse dreadnought or a fingerstyle parlor guitar, this set delivers dependable phosphor bronze warmth with the clarity acoustic players count on.
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