Detail 01
Phosphor bronze winding with steel core
This construction is the basis for the set’s warm, balanced tone profile.

Independent shopping perspective
EJ85 is an uncoated phosphor bronze string set made specifically for bajo quinto. Steel cores and phosphor bronze winding give it the warm, balanced tonal profile described for the set, with a focused low end and clear highs. High tension and responsive playability support controlled articulation and dynamic expression. Its corrosion-resistant construction is intended to retain tonal integrity through regular studio, live, and acoustic performance use.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
This construction is the basis for the set’s warm, balanced tone profile.
Detail 02
The set is specified for responsive playability and precise articulation.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
No. This is an uncoated set.
EJ85 strings are designed specifically for bajo quinto.
Reference
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