--- product_id: 55552270 title: "Earthwood Silk and Steel Soft 12-String 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge" brand: "ernie ball" price: "$51.77" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/55552270-earthwood-silk-and-steel-soft-12-string-80-20-bronze store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Silk Wrap Warm Tone 12-String Earthwood Silk and Steel Soft 12-String 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge **Brand:** ernie ball **Price:** $51.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Elevate Your Sound with Every Strum! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Earthwood Silk and Steel Soft 12-String 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge by ernie ball - **How much does it cost?** $51.77 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/55552270-earthwood-silk-and-steel-soft-12-string-80-20-bronze) ## 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 - • **Bright Yet Warm:** 80/20 bronze wrap delivers a bright sound with a warm undertone. - • **Precision Gauges:** Perfectly balanced gauges (9-46) for versatile playing styles. - • **Crafted for Comfort:** Designed for a mellow tone that resonates with every strum. - • **American Made Quality:** Proudly crafted in the USA for superior craftsmanship. - • **Soft Touch, Rich Sound:** Experience the luxurious feel of silk-wrapped strings that enhance playability. ## Overview Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk and Steel Soft 12-String Acoustic Guitar Strings feature a unique silk wrap that softens tone and touch, providing a warm sound and comfortable feel. With a gauge range of 9-46, these strings are crafted in the USA using high-quality 80/20 bronze, ensuring a perfect blend of brightness and warmth for any acoustic performance. ## Description Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk and Steel Soft 12-String 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge ## Features - Earthwood Silk and Steel acoustic guitar strings soften tone and touch for a warm sound and comfortable feel. - Discreetly nestled between the tin-plated, high-carbon steel core and the shiny gold wrappings of 80/20 bronze, lies a delicate layer of silk wrap. - The brightness of 80/20 bronze wrap wire is coupled with a soft subtle silk wrap, resulting in a pleasing warm, mellowed tone. - Gauges 9 9, 12 12, 20w 9, 26 12, 36 20p, 46 26. - Crafted in the USA. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 1.27 x 11.43 cm; 49.9 g | | Item model number | P02051 | | Colour | 12-String | | Styling | Wrap | | String Gauge | .009/.009, .012/.012, .020w/.009, .026/.012, .036/.020p, .046/.026 | | String Material | Phosphor Bronze | | Number of Strings | 12 | | Material Type | Bronze | | Size | Soft 12-String | | Voltage | 240 Volts | | Item Weight | 49.9 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ernie Ball - **String gauge:** .009/.009, .012/.012, .020w/.009, .026/.012, .036/.020p, .046/.026 - **Colour:** 12-String - **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar - **String material type:** Phosphor Bronze ## Images ![Earthwood Silk and Steel Soft 12-String 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - 9-46 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91n7Zr0ih-L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will these work for semi electric/ hollow guitars** A: No they would not work very well on these. **Q: How do you clean them?** A: hi. you can buy a guitar string cleaning cloths or a tube like cleaner that you press on the strings up and down the strings that will get rid of any residue on the strings you can look for ernie ball string cleaner online or other makes of string cleaner. hope this helps all the best. **Q: Do the numbers refer to mm** A: They are measured in 1/1000 of an inch. So a 12 Gauge string is 12/1000th on an inch wide. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Gentle Toned Set Of Strings With No Blood On The Carpet! *by R***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2021* To get back into my neglected hobby of guitar playing (never been more than a six or seven chord wonder, and absolutely CAN NOT play barre chords! I know my limits...) just before Chrimble I purchased a nice left handed Vangoa Semi Acoustic (see my review of that elsewhere for the low down on the lovely item). It arrived pre-strung with what felt like cheese wire designed to part me from my finger tips permanently.Now of course I understand that you have to, through regular practice, toughen up your finger ends - but I have an additional hurdle. Due to a genetic disaster, I have an auto immune problem that makes me prone to very soft skin and bouts of psoriasis. Toughening up the finger ends really is an uphill struggle. I looked into finger cap things (I believe they call them "cots") but apparently these are a CON and YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY NOT BUY THEM.So panicking that I would never get anywhere, I wondered if maybe we could do something about the strings perhaps? Yes, we certainly can. There's the nylon option if you have an actual acoustic, but (a) I had a semi acoustic, so that's no good me, and (b) I hate how nylon strings sound anyway. A few of the old hands were recommending something cryptic "Earthwood". Science fiction book, Pagan Holy Site, old BBC radio series, or what?Well, it turns out that Earthwood is a special set of strings manufactured by one of my fave string companies, Ernie Ball. Indeed, they are truly special. These wonders have a layer of silk inside the windings, making them softer and easier to play for we sensitives. Apparently, according to the cognoscenti, they don't last as long as other types of string, and one has to be careful with their cleaning, but strings are the guitar's "consumables" - you have to change them often *anyway*, and it's not like they cost the earth!So I purchased a string multi-tool (see the review for *this* elsewhere too!) and a couple of sets of Earthwoods. As soon as I had a day where I felt strong enough, I restrung my Vangoa, and the difference was instantly noticeable. The Earthwoods have a smoother and more delicate tone that (according to what I had read) is not to everyone's taste, but I fell in love immediately. It's more folky, jangly, and nowhere near as brash and tinny sounding as the previous generic jobs. Although I've only managed a half hour or so of playing on them, I've found them so very agreeable. My other option was to get one of my electrics out of storage and get started on "the toughening", but an acoustic is so much easier to simply "pick up and play" anytime, whilst you have to locate your cables, your portable amp, connect everything up and fiddle with settings before strumming chord one.So in sum, Earthwood strings from Ernie Ball are a splendid addition to your guitar bag - whether like me you're fighting against everything (even my own collapsing carcass!) to get back into playing after a long hiatus, or you simply fancy a slightly mellower, toned down sound from your acoustic. They are not the cheapest strings in the world - who on earth would want *them*? - but they are not really that expensive for a decent set that's easy on the fingers. As I said, I purchased two sets. We've all known the horror of an overtightened G-string that simply explodes in your hands to the shock and dismay of all around, and as you wipe up the blood you're faced with that terrifying thought: "Where do I even get a spare G-string at 2am on a Sunday morning? Why didn't I just buy two sets?" But I suffered no such ignominy - indeed it's rare with decent named-brands - so I have a spare set to go in my Geetar Stuff drawer. I'm very happy with my Earthwoods, and maybe if you give them a try, you will be too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality and tone. *by C***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2024* I have bought Earthwood strings for years and always found them value for money, of good quality and long- lasting. Thank you for a good reliable product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Really very pleased with these strings *by S***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 March 2017* Really very pleased with these strings, I have just replaced the set of Martin's with these extra soft Earthwood on my son's Yamaha APX 500 which is a thin bodied electro acoustic so not the deepest sounding guitar in the world when not plugged in. I have to say they have transformed the guitar! Really nice warm bottom with bright but not too zingy top. I am really pleasantly surprised considering they are such light strings. Yes they are 4 or 5 quid more expensive than the Martin's that were on before but my 10 year old son loves the 'new' sound and he says they feel softer on his fingers. He hasn't seen the packaging so doesn't actually know they are called 'extra-Soft' Worth the extra money all day long. I rated them 4 stars only because I can't comment on their longevity yet as we have only had them on a few hours. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk and Steel 12-String Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings, 9-49 Gauge (P02051) - Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Light Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 9-46 Gauge (P02153) - Ernie Ball Earthwood Extra Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02006) --- ## 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/55552270-earthwood-silk-and-steel-soft-12-string-80-20-bronze](https://www.desertcart.us/products/55552270-earthwood-silk-and-steel-soft-12-string-80-20-bronze) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*