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The 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are unique due to their historical significance and the bright, vibrant sound they produce. They were co-created by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s and are made from a high carbon steel core with an 80/20 Bronze wrap.
These strings are preferred for recording due to their bright, crisp, deep, and projecting tone. They provide a unique sonic radiance that enhances any recording.
The Hex Core Construction features a precision-drawn hexagonal core. This design allows the wrap wire to firmly grip the core, resulting in superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.
D'Addario uses state-of-the-art digitally-controlled winding machines and in-house wire drawing machines to ensure the quality and consistency of their strings. This allows them to maintain control over materials, equipment, and quality, delivering high-performance products.
You can expect a bright, treble-rich tone with remarkable depth and powerful projection from the 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings. They are renowned for their vibrant and resonant harmonics.
Review Summary
All Genres
Acoustic Guitar
High-carbon Steel
80/20 Bronze
6
No
.010-.047 Extra Light
.012-.053 Light
.013-.056 Medium
.011-.052 Custom Light
Round Wound
019954122126
80/20 Bronze are our brightest acoustic strings, made to give your guitar an unparalleled shine. These bold sounding strings were developed by John D'Addario Sr. and guitar maker John D'Angelico in the 1930s, and have been beloved for their sparkling, trebly tone ever since. Made with a high carbon steel core and 80/20 Bronze wrap wire, 80/20 acoustic strings offer remarkable depth, along with rich, bright harmonics, and powerful projection.
A Historic Sound
80/20 Bronze is the original acoustic string alloy co-created by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze strings are popular for recording due to their bright, crisp, deep and projecting tone and appeal to many traditionalists and vintage enthusiasts for their historical significance.
Wound to perfection 800,000 Times a Day
String Winding technology
String winding equipment is designed and built by D'Addario's engineering team, guaranteeing a production range of 500,000 to 800,000 strings per day. Digitally-controlled string winding machines ensure productivity, accuracy, and consistency.
Six Sides of Stability
Hex Core Construction
Precision drawn hexagonal core was pioneered by D'Addario. This innovation allows the wrap wire to grip the core for superior dimensional stability, enhanced durability, and precise intonation.
Exact Standards, Extraordinary Sounds
Wire Drawing
D'Addario's in-house wire drawing machines produce musical instrument wire to our exact specifications. Control over materials, equipment, and quality allows us to deliver high performance products.