




🎶 Elevate your acoustic vibe with strings that speak your style.
Ernie Ball Medium Light Aluminum Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (12-54 gauge) combine patented aluminum bronze wrap wire and maraging steel hex-core for a rich, dynamic tone with crisp highs and pronounced lows. Featuring an aluminum oxide corrosion barrier, these strings offer long-lasting freshness and durability. Crafted in Southern California, they deliver exceptional playability and note clarity, making them a top choice for professional and passionate acoustic guitarists seeking expressive sound and reliable performance.















| ASIN | B00JPSXCV2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,040 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 115 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Aluminum Bronze |
| Colour | Medium Light |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,459) |
| Date First Available | 14 May 2014 |
| Item Weight | 36.3 g |
| Item model number | P02566 |
| Material Type | Aluminium, Bronze |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 0.64 x 13.97 cm; 36.29 g |
| Size | Medium Light |
| String Gauge | '.012, .016, .024w, .032, .044, .054' |
| String Material | Aluminum Bronze |
| Styling | Wrap |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
A**Y
I really noticed these strings
I'd say that iit is definitely worth trying different strings, at least occasionally, rather than simple sticking to a particular set that one finds ticks all the boxes - the right sound for you, the right feel, longevity, and any other criteria that one might have. Over many years, I've probably strung guitars with Ernie Ball more than any other strings. I've tried others, some which have been expensive but not necessarily ones that I've been impressed with, and others including some modestly priced ones that I've been very impressed with - "Marshal Bronze Alloy" at under four quid were very good. Don't know who actually makes them but they were a great find and I bought a few sets of them. Never though, have I "noticed" a set of strings as much as I did when I first put on Ernie Ball's Aluminium strings. There was a richness of sound, an incredible sustain, and they lasted a good deal longer than my usual bronze strings. If it's that case that one has to find the right set of strings for the right guitar for the ears that are listening to what their owner is playing then not all strings are going to suit all guitarists and even more so the more aware and experienced a guitarist becomes, but I couln't recommend giving these strings a play highly enough. After the strings started to "go" (which was after some considerable time and after some considerable extra playing, such was the joy of these strings) I put on soem familiar bronze strings (Dean Markley Vintage Bronze) which were the same guage - 12-54 (the G string was a 24 in the Aluminium and a 25 in the Bronze but otherwise exactly the same guage) and something was lacking. The Dean Markley's which I'd normally consider to be good strings just didn't sound as good and I'm guessing that the same would have been the case if I'd put on a regular set of Ernie Ball Bronze strings. Anyway, I would say that basically the bottom line is that these Aluminium strings are definitly worth stringing your guitar with. For reference I had put them on a solid Spruce topped German guitar - a VGS Root 10.
W**G
Excellent in every way.
As I've always used Ernie Ball on most of my electrics, I thought it made sense to try these out on my new Lowden F35 - what a revelation. This guitar is already a very tactile instrument, but fitting these strings has taken it to a new level. Better, more comfortable feel, really nice to play and a balanced tone leaning towards the 'warm' way of things. I play finger style, spanning folk, 'ballady' stuff, all the way to jazz. I've ordered a set for my Martin 00028. The Lowden seems to be a bit fussy about strings, but it really likes these. And if it's happy, so am I.
M**L
Good bass and overall volume, scratchier and noisier than Earthwood
Bought these on the recommendation of a friend for an L-00 size parlor guitar, which I thought needed more punch. Heedful of other comments, I tuned up very carefully, and so far nothing has snapped. Very pleased with the initial sound, especially the two bass strings, although all new strings sound good. Drawbacks there are aplenty -- strings are dull to look at and leave black on fingertips, top two (unwound) strings seem to be from a different, generic set, and all six feel scratchy on the frets (especially bending) and sound noisy when sliding. Overall impression is positive, but I don't think these are much better than EB's Earthwood strings.
P**O
Awesome set of strings
I absolutely love how these look and feel. They really have such a dynamic and crisp sound and they look incredible on. Really worth the money. Super easy to install, simple to tune and the light strings are super easy to play. Stings are easy to bend and the quality just feels far superior to my previous set.
R**L
Nice muted tone
Bought because Nick Drake used nickel strings. I like the muted tone rather than other material strings.
A**E
Wonderful with Walnut
If you have an all Walnut acoustic I recommend trying these. I don't know but maybe they'll benefit an all Mahogany too.
M**M
Bright, full with loads of low end and detail
Been using phosphor bronze strings for decades on various acoustics. These definitely give a broader sound with more high end detail without losing any low end depth. In fact the low end also sounds a bit more detailed and just as warm. They do dull with use of course, like all strings, but not quite as quickly. Might be a convert to these. (Currently on an Epi Masterbilt AJ45ME)
B**Y
Sound great but break easily
These strings sound amazing compared to the strings that came with the guitar however two strings snapped within a matter of days. I've replaced then with ernie ball earthwood extra light which sound even better, are half the price and haven't snapped.
G**F
Satte dit dem på min Yamha LL6 låter mycket bättre i mina öron än elixir som jag brukar använda
G**N
These are my favourite strings—great tone and feel just right for playing. Durable and comfortable to use every time!
A**E
Huge sound for the price. I use elixirs usually but could only find daddario medium lights while in India during the lockdown . When I changed to these, it instantly was a huge difference. The lows punch precisely and sounds great if you play finger style with thumbed baselines . Strumming is also full and booming . Clean and crisp. All around sweeter and fuller highs too. Just great. I’m hoping this’ll be back on sale soon on Amazon. Some people have complained about them being brittle . I’ve had them on for 2 weeks and it seems fine although I don’t play too hard. I will compare to my next string change to elixirs in a few weeks but for the price I will come back to these because I don’t imagine the elixirs sound that much better for the difference in price. Also, I don’t know if it’s psychological but I prefer when strings are sealed in plastic as these are. I think they are fresher and last longer before being put on guitars. Elixirs don’t come like that so I’m always worried about stocking up in advance and leave them lying around.
N**Y
Suenan muy bien
山**菜
エッジが立っていて煌びやかな音なので、同じギターでも音量が上がった様に感じる。 弾いていて楽しい弦である。