--- product_id: 49005728 title: "Ernie Ball Earthwood Folk Nylon, Clear and Gold Ball End, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 28-42 Gauge" brand: "ernie ball" price: "$29.45" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ernie Ball" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/49005728-ernie-ball-earthwood-folk-nylon-clear-and-gold-ball-end store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 80/20 bronze wrap for bright, lively tone multifilament nylon core for rich treble clarity ball-end design for quick, hassle-free string changes Ernie Ball Earthwood Folk Nylon, Clear and Gold Ball End, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 28-42 Gauge **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** $29.45 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your acoustic vibe with strings that sing and install in a snap! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ernie Ball Earthwood Folk Nylon, Clear and Gold Ball End, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 28-42 Gauge by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** $29.45 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/49005728-ernie-ball-earthwood-folk-nylon-clear-and-gold-ball-end) ## 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 - • **Balanced Gauge Set:** Precision gauges (.028-.042) crafted for optimal playability and tonal balance. - • **Rich Treble Clarity:** Multifilament nylon core ensures pure, warm highs with a crisp percussive attack. - • **Bright & Lively Tone:** 80/20 bronze wrap delivers a vibrant acoustic presence that commands attention. - • **Uncoated Authenticity:** Natural, uncoated finish preserves the organic sound and feel true to classic folk tones. - • **Effortless Installation:** Ball-end strings make restringing your guitar faster and frustration-free. ## Overview Ernie Ball Earthwood Folk Nylon strings combine a multifilament nylon core with 80/20 bronze wrap to produce a bright, warm, and clear acoustic tone. Featuring ball-end construction for easy installation and a balanced gauge set (.028-.042), these uncoated strings are designed for folk and classical guitarists seeking authentic sound and reliable performance. ## Description Product Description Ernie Ball Folk Nylon acoustic guitar plain strings are made of a solid nylon clear filament. Nylon produces rich pure treble tones with percussive attack. Ernie Ball folk nylon wound strings are made of 80/20 bronze wrapped around a multifilament nylon core. The plain and wound strings both feature ball-ends for convenient string changing. Gauges .028, .032, .040p, .030 .036 .042. Manufacturer's Description Ernie Ball Folk Nylon acoustic guitar plain strings are made of a solid nylon clear filament. Nylon produces rich pure treble tones with percussive attack. Ernie Ball folk nylon wound strings are made of 80/20 bronze wrapped around a multifilament nylon core. The plain and wound strings both feature ball ends for faster installation. Gauges .028, .032, .040p, .030 .036 .042 Review: Fine and dandy. - Recently purched a Grestch Jim Dando parlour guitar, but couldn’t find a set of strings that played well. Before dropping my new guitar in the guitar recycling bin, I bought these nylon strings, now all is happily tuneful. A joy to play, innit! Review: Warm and bright nylon strings! - I’ve been playing an electric guitar on and off for the best part of 17 years. For a variety of reasons, I’ve decided to move towards away from electric guitars and towards acoustic guitars, with my current axe being a fairly basic 4/4 classical guitar. These strings arrived exactly as pictured within the product listing and were relatively easy to fit. I made a mistake the first time trying to fit these strings, resulting in a ruined string, but generally the process is very similar to stringing an electric guitar as a result of the balls on the end of each string. The strings seem to hold their tuning well once broken in, but it did take a few days of playing to get to the point where I didn’t need to significantly retune before playing. The sound produced by these strings is fairly bright and warm, while also remaining somewhat clear. It’s hard to really describe but I’m pleased with the results. Overall I’m happy with these strings. So far they’ve held up for about two months, and they don’t seem to be going dull just yet. ## Features - Nylon guitar strings with 80/20 bronze wrap for a full, lively tone. - Multifiliment nylon core. - Equipped with ball-ends for easy installment. - Gauges .028, .032, .040p, .030 .036 .042. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002DVB9Y | | Best Sellers Rank | 4,700 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 220 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Nylon | | Brand | Ernie Ball | | Brand Name | Ernie Ball | | Coating Description | uncoated | | Coating description | uncoated | | Colour | Clear & Gold | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,393 Reviews | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699120698 | | Included Components | 6 strings | | Instrument | Acoustic Guitar | | Item Type Name | Acoustic Strings | | Item Weight | 0.07 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Ernie Ball | | Manufacturer Part Number | 2069 | | Material Type | Nylon | | Model Name | Earthwood Folk Nylon Ball End Set, Clear and Gold | | Model Number | P02069 | | Product Warranty | None. | | Recommended Uses For Product | Acoustic Guitar | | Set Name | Earthwood Folk Nylon Set with Ball Ends, Clear and Gold | | String Gauge | 028-042 | | String Material Type | Nylon | | String gauge | 028-042 | | String material type | Nylon | | UPC | 749699120698 | | Unit Count | 1 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **Colour:** Clear & Gold - **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar - **String gauge:** 028-042 - **String material type:** Nylon ## Images ![Ernie Ball Earthwood Folk Nylon, Clear and Gold Ball End, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 28-42 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Q-Lud-VLL.jpg) ![Ernie Ball Earthwood Folk Nylon, Clear and Gold Ball End, 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 28-42 Gauge - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91J0TpinaSL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can these strings be used on a 3/4” guitar?** A: Yes they will work on 3/4 guitar. Ignore the guy talking about steel strings, nobody should ever use steel strings on a classical guitar or nylon strings on a steel string acoustic, I don't care how much you adjust your truss rod. This is Guitar Maintenance 101 here. **Q: Can this be used for guitalele’s?** A: yes **Q: Are these a light tension? (suitable for antique parlor guitars?)** A: I put these on a steel string guitar to give it a more mellow sounds and they feel better to play. The tension feels light to me but the sound is great. I don’t know about your specific situation but I do recommend them. **Q: Are these considered a light gauge?** A: These are a light series and soft on the fingers ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine and dandy. *by W***R on 21 February 2025* Recently purched a Grestch Jim Dando parlour guitar, but couldn’t find a set of strings that played well. Before dropping my new guitar in the guitar recycling bin, I bought these nylon strings, now all is happily tuneful. A joy to play, innit! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm and bright nylon strings! *by R***. on 20 September 2024* I’ve been playing an electric guitar on and off for the best part of 17 years. For a variety of reasons, I’ve decided to move towards away from electric guitars and towards acoustic guitars, with my current axe being a fairly basic 4/4 classical guitar. These strings arrived exactly as pictured within the product listing and were relatively easy to fit. I made a mistake the first time trying to fit these strings, resulting in a ruined string, but generally the process is very similar to stringing an electric guitar as a result of the balls on the end of each string. The strings seem to hold their tuning well once broken in, but it did take a few days of playing to get to the point where I didn’t need to significantly retune before playing. The sound produced by these strings is fairly bright and warm, while also remaining somewhat clear. It’s hard to really describe but I’m pleased with the results. Overall I’m happy with these strings. So far they’ve held up for about two months, and they don’t seem to be going dull just yet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a bad guitar string *by I***N on 13 September 2022* Did and performed as expected ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Folk Nylon Clear & Gold Ball-End 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 28-42 Gauge (P02069) - Ernie Ball 2409 Ernesto Palla Nylon Black and Gold Classical Ball End Set , Black & Gold Ball End (28-42) - D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, Normal Tension – Nylon Core Basses, Laser Selected Trebles - Offers Balance of Volume and Comfortable Resistance – 1 Set --- ## 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/49005728-ernie-ball-earthwood-folk-nylon-clear-and-gold-ball-end](https://www.desertcart.us/products/49005728-ernie-ball-earthwood-folk-nylon-clear-and-gold-ball-end) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*