Detail 01
NB1253: 12-16-24-32-42-53
Each of the two Nickel Bronze medium sets uses this gauge sequence.
Product detailSKU #1500000007527
D'AddarioNB1253 Nickel Bronze Medium Acoustic Strings 2-Pack With EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light Single Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three acoustic-string sets are bundled here: two NB1253 Nickel Bronze medium sets and one EJ16 Phosphor Bronze light set. Both sets use the same .012–.053 gauge sequence, while the materials and construction differ. The uncoated NB1253 sets use NY Steel cores and are described as offering clarity, resonance, projection, balance, and harmonically rich overtones, with improved tuning stability and break resistance. The EJ16 uses phosphor bronze winding over a hex core for depth and sparkle on a dreadnought guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Comparing Nickel Bronze and Phosphor Bronze constructions while keeping the same .012–.053 gauge sequence.
- Stocking two NB1253 Nickel Bronze sets with one EJ16 Phosphor Bronze set.
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
EJ16: 12-16-24-32-42-53
The Phosphor Bronze light set uses the same gauge sequence.
Detail 03
NY Steel core on NB1253
Paired with the uncoated construction for improved tuning stability and higher break resistance.
Detail 04
Hex core on EJ16
The phosphor bronze wrap is applied with computer-controlled winding around this core.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01All three included sets use the 12-16-24-32-42-53 gauge sequence.
- 02The package contains two NB1253 Nickel Bronze sets and one EJ16 Phosphor Bronze set.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many sets are in the package?
Three: two NB1253 Nickel Bronze medium sets and one EJ16 Phosphor Bronze light set.
02Do the two string types use different gauges?
No. Both NB1253 and EJ16 use 12-16-24-32-42-53 gauges.
03Are the Nickel Bronze sets coated?
No. The NB1253 Nickel Bronze sets are uncoated.
