D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel Folk Acoustic Guitar String Set, Light Gauge .011-.047

Light Folk Acoustic Guitar String Set

The D’Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar String Set provides a warm, mellow sound with a smooth feel and reduced string tension. Designed for full-size, six-string steel-string acoustic guitar, this light-gauge .011–.047 set is particularly well suited to fingerstyle playing, folk music, parlor guitars, and appropriately maintained vintage instruments.

The wound strings feature silver-plated copper wrapped over a combined silk and steel core, creating a softer response and less finger noise than many traditional bronze acoustic guitar strings. Plain steel treble strings provide clear articulation while complementing the rounded character of the wound strings. The low-tension construction requires less fretting pressure and supports comfortable, expressive playing, while ball ends allow straightforward installation on compatible acoustic guitar bridges. The EJ40 set is a practical choice for guitarists seeking gentle playability, nuanced response, and a warm acoustic voice rather than the brighter projection of conventional bronze strings.

Features & Specifications

• Instrument: Six-string acoustic guitar
• String Count: Six-string set
• Size: 4/4
• Gauge: Light
• String Gauges: .011, .014, .023, .028, .038, .047
• Core Material: Silk and steel
• Wrap Material: Silver-plated copper
• Construction: Round wound
• Coating: Uncoated
• String End: Ball end
• Model: EJ40