Description
Silk and Steel were uniquely designed to be our warmest, mellowest acoustic guitar string. Ideal for parlor guitars and vintage instruments, the softened tone of Silk & Steel is often preferred by folk players. Made with silver-plated copper windings, over a combination silk and steel core, the low tension and reduced finger noise of Silk & Steel is well suited for mellow acoustic vibes and fingerstyle playing. This 11-47 Light set is easy to play and provides a warm tone.
- The tone and feel of Silk & Steel is ideal for parlor guitars and vintage instruments.
- With their low tension and reduced finger noise, Silk & Steel sets are incredibly warm and mellow, great for fingerstyle playing.
- Silk & Steel strings are made with silver-plated copper windings, over a combination silk and steel core.
- D’Addario Silk & Steel strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- Our acoustic guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.
Ideal for Fingerstyle Guitar Playing
By expertly combining silver-plated copper wrap wire with silk, D’Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel acoustic guitar strings deliver a wonderfully warm, mellow tone—perfect for fingerstyle playing. At GN Music, we recognize that selecting the right strings is essential to achieving a musician’s unique sound. These exceptional strings are particularly suited for smaller body acoustic guitars and are favored by numerous folk guitarists.
Tech Specs
- Guitar Type:Acoustic Guitar
- Number of Strings:6
- Coated: No
- Gauges:.011, .014p, .023w, .028, .038, .047
- Core Material: Steel
- Winding Material: Silk and Silver-plated Copper
- Winding Type: Round Wound
- Manufacturer Part Number: EJ40