Detail 01
12-string set
Includes the paired octave strings. The plain unwound octaves are thin and snap easily if over-tuned.
Product detailSKU #1274034478045
D'AddarioEJ38 12-String Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light (10-47)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Phosphor bronze acoustic set built specifically for 12-string guitars, light gauge 10-47. Replacement set for anyone with a 12-string.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 12-string acoustic owners needing a full 12-piece replacement set
- Strummed rhythm parts where the octave shimmer is the point
- Players who want lighter tension on a 12-string neck
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string guitars — this is a 12-piece set with octave pairs
- Heavy flatpickers who want maximum volume and tension
- Players wanting bright, zingy tone — bronze skews warmer
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
Light gauge 10-47
Light for a 12-string. Twelve strings still stack up to a lot of pull on the neck and top.
Detail 03
Phosphor bronze
Warmer and less brash than 80/20 bronze, with a longer usable life before the top end goes dead.
Detail 04
Acoustic only
Bronze windings are not magnetic enough for standard electric pickups. Fine for piezo and undersaddle systems.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Change one string at a time on a 12-string to avoid a big tension swing
- 02The thin plain octaves are the ones that break — go slow tuning up
- 03Strings only; no winder, cutters or peg puller included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full 12-string set?
Yes. It contains all twelve strings, including the octave pairs, so one pack restrings the whole guitar.
02Will these work on a 6-string?
Not as sold. It is built as octave pairs for a 12-string, so a 6-string needs a standard six-piece set.
03Is light gauge safe on an older 12-string?
Light is the safer choice on a 12-string, since twelve strings put far more pull on the top than six.
04Phosphor bronze or 80/20 bronze?
Phosphor bronze is warmer and holds its tone longer. 80/20 is brighter up front but fades faster.
