--- product_id: 340225270 title: "Ernie Ball 12-string 2153 Slinky Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Set .009 - .046" brand: "ernie ball" price: "$40.40" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/340225270-ernie-ball-12-string-2153-slinky-acoustic-phosphor-bronze-set store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # mellow ringing clarity 12-string rich tone phosphor bronze core Ernie Ball 12-string 2153 Slinky Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Set .009 - .046 **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** $40.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your acoustic game with strings that sing clarity and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ernie Ball 12-string 2153 Slinky Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Set .009 - .046 by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** $40.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/340225270-ernie-ball-12-string-2153-slinky-acoustic-phosphor-bronze-set) ## Best For - ernie ball enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ernie ball brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** Top-ranked with over 38,000 glowing reviews—join the elite players. - • **Unmatched Acoustic Brilliance:** Experience a rich, clear tone that elevates every strum and pick. - • **Optimized for 12-String Guitars:** Specifically crafted to unlock the full harmonic potential of your 12-string. - • **Precision Engineered Phosphor Bronze:** 92% copper blend for durability and vibrant sound longevity. - • **Light Gauge for Effortless Playability:** Perfect balance of tension and flexibility for smooth bends and slides. ## Overview Ernie Ball 12-string 2153 Slinky Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Set (.009 - .046) delivers a bright, mellow ringing sound with exceptional clarity. Crafted from a premium 92% copper, 7.7% tin, and 0.5% phosphorus alloy wrapped around a brass-plated hex steel core, these light gauge strings are engineered for 12-string acoustic guitars. Highly rated and favored by professionals, they offer superior tuning stability and dynamic tonal range, making them a must-have for discerning musicians. ## Description Ernie Ball Earthwood Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are made from 92% copper, 7.7% tin, 0.5% phosphorus wire wrapped around brass-plated hex-shaped steel core wire. Phosphor Bronze produces a rich tone with excellent clarity. Gauges .009 .009, .012 .012, .020w .009, .026 .012, .036 .020p, .046 .026. Review: Performance of strings - Excellent in volume, bending and sliding. One of the best I have used among all in last thirty years. Highly recommended for accoustic guitar player. High quality and stability of holding tuning Review: One of the best sounding sets - After trying so many brands this is my first and best choice for acoustic guitar strings for now, it sounds bright, dark, heavy based on their strings size, can't switch to other brands😂 still loving it🤩 ## Features - Mellow Ringing Sound - Excellent Clarity - For Acoustic guitar - Previously packaged as 12-string Slinky Acoustic - Packaging may vary from pictured ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002DUPZA | | Best Sellers Rank | #910 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #28 in Acoustic Guitar Strings | | Brand | Ernie Ball | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | Uncoated | | Colour | 12-String Light (9-46) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 38,263 Reviews | | Finish Type | Bronze Plated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699121534 | | Included Components | 12-string light gauge acoustic guitar strings | | Instrument | Acoustic Guitar | | Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Strings | | Item Weight | 45 g | | Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man | | Manufacturer Part Number | P02153 | | Material Type | Phosphor Bronze | | Model Name | 12-String Light (9-46) | | Model Number | P02153 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Acoustic Guitar | | String Gauge | Light | | String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze | | UPC | 749699121534 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **String Gauge:** Light - **Colour:** 12-String Light (9-46) - **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar - **String Material Type:** Phosphor Bronze ## Images ![Ernie Ball 12-string 2153 Slinky Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Set .009 - .046 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ud86U0mKL.jpg) ![Ernie Ball 12-string 2153 Slinky Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Set .009 - .046 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vUjrPyFlL.jpg) ![Ernie Ball 12-string 2153 Slinky Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Set .009 - .046 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91vpELuFAJL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What would be the downside of putting these strings on an old classical guitar I bought for $25. Would it cause the neck to bow?** A: Your guitar will be damaged on a classical with steel strings. Classical guitars necks are not built for steel they are built for nylon strings. Your neck will bow and warp **Q: Are the first 3 strings nylon?** A: No, they are plain steel as in other acoustic sets. Nylon would only be found on classical sets. **Q: What would be the best string size to use on a used acoustic guitar to be played by a 9 year old boy?** A: The lighter the guage...the easier to bend. The easier to bend...the harder to control. Since its an acoustic guitar, i would start with 10's ...try .10 to .46. Thats a pretty standard guage. He should be able to tell if he would like a smaller guage in which case go to 9's. Better yet....take him to a guitar shop and let him try some different guage strings. If hes just strumming, he may like the 10's. When hes ready for more sophisticated play, and until his hands get larger and stronger, he may need the 9's. Happy playing! **Q: Can I put nylon strings on a guitar that use to have metal?** A: You can. You will need to do a neck adjustment to makeup for the lower tension. These strings are metal that the question was asked under. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Performance of strings *by C***Y on 15 January 2025* Excellent in volume, bending and sliding. One of the best I have used among all in last thirty years. Highly recommended for accoustic guitar player. High quality and stability of holding tuning ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best sounding sets *by C***A on 19 December 2024* After trying so many brands this is my first and best choice for acoustic guitar strings for now, it sounds bright, dark, heavy based on their strings size, can't switch to other brands😂 still loving it🤩 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm tone *by V***N on 22 July 2025* Very warm tone nice mids and low little bit highs are missing but i like its warm tone bassy,roomy like sound ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Light Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 9-46 Gauge (P02153) - 24pcs Acoustic Guitar Bridge Pins Pegs with 1pc Bridge Pin Puller Remover, Ivory & Black-Jinlop - D'Addario 80/20 Bronze-for 6 Deep, Bright, Projecting Tone-EJ11-3D-Light, 12-53-3-Pack Acoustic Guitar Strings (EJ11-3D) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/340225270-ernie-ball-12-string-2153-slinky-acoustic-phosphor-bronze-set](https://www.desertcart.us/products/340225270-ernie-ball-12-string-2153-slinky-acoustic-phosphor-bronze-set) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*