Detail 01
Ball end
Anchors like a steel string, so no tie-block knot needed. Fits pin bridges as well as classical bridges.
Product detailSKU #1273887998597
Ernie Ball2069 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Folk Nylon Ball End Acoustic Guitar Strings - (28-42w)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ball-end nylon strings, 28-42w, for folk and classical guitars. Made for players who want nylon on a guitar with a pin bridge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical or folk guitars that use a pin bridge
- Players moving from steel to nylon for softer fingertips
- Fingerstyle playing where nail attack matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Steel-string guitars — nylon has far too little tension
- Players who want volume and cut from an acoustic
- Anyone with a tie-block bridge who prefers traditional tie-on 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
Nylon
Far lower tension than steel. Softer on fingers, warmer and rounder, with less volume and attack.
Detail 03
28-42w gauge
The wound bass strings run 28 to 42. Light overall tension typical of folk nylon sets.
Detail 04
Bronze-wound basses
The wound strings add some brightness and clarity against the plain nylon trebles.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nylon needs several days of stretching before it holds pitch
- 02Do not fit these to a guitar built for steel-string tension
- 03One set only — no winder or tuner included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put these on a steel-string acoustic?
No. Nylon tension is far below what a steel-string guitar's top and neck are built around, so the guitar will sound weak and undriven. Use a nylon-string guitar.
02Do ball ends work on a classical bridge?
Yes. You can loop them through the tie block like normal, and the ball gives you the option of a pin bridge too.
03How long until they stay in tune?
Expect a few days of frequent retuning while the nylon stretches. Stretch each string by hand after installing to speed it up.
04Are these for a classical or a folk guitar?
Both. The ball ends make them work on folk guitars with pin bridges, and they tie on to a classical bridge like any nylon set.
