Detail 01
Ball end
Loads like a steel string instead of being knotted at the bridge. Much faster restring, but your bridge has to accept it.
Product detailSKU #1294516231427
D'AddarioEJ34 Folk Nylon 80/20 Bronze/Ball End Black Treble Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A nylon set with ball ends and 80/20 bronze wound basses, built for folk-style guitars rather than tie-block classicals. Cheap way to go nylon.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Steel-string players who want softer nylon tension on the same guitar
- Fingerstyle folk and singer-songwriter playing at low volume
- Beginners whose fingertips can't take steel strings yet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical players whose bridge needs tie-end strings
- Anyone chasing steel-string volume and projection
- Guitars with nut slots cut narrow for steel strings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Black nylon trebles
Warmer, slightly softer feel than clear nylon. The top three strings sit back a little instead of cutting.
Detail 03
80/20 bronze wound basses
Bright and zingy out of the pack, then mellows fast. Expect the sparkle to fade within a few weeks of playing.
Detail 04
Nylon construction
Far lower total tension than steel. Easier on the fretting hand, quieter, and less pull on the neck.
Detail 05
Folk nylon set
Sized for steel-string body guitars, not wide classical necks. String spacing will feel normal, not classical-wide.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nylon stretches for several days. Expect constant retuning before it holds pitch.
- 02Lower tension can drop your action and buzz. A truss rod tweak may be needed.
- 03Confirm your bridge takes ball ends and not just tie-block knots.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put these on a classical guitar?
Yes, if the bridge accepts ball ends. Many classical bridges are tie-block only, where you'd knot the string instead. Check the bridge before ordering.
02Will these fit a steel-string acoustic?
That's what a folk nylon set is built for. Just expect much lower tension, lower volume, and a possible setup adjustment afterward.
03Will an under-saddle pickup still work?
Usually yes, since it reads saddle pressure. Magnetic soundhole pickups will not work at all, as nylon and bronze trebles give them nothing to sense.
04How long before they stay in tune?
Give them a few days of playing. Nylon keeps stretching well past the first restring, so tune often during that window.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
