---
product_id: 25333535
title: "Set Acoustic Guitar 80/20 Lite 12Str (EJ36)"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "$32"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/25333535-set-acoustic-guitar-80-20-lite-12str-ej36
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 12-string light gauge for versatile play Precision wound on hex high-carbon steel core Made in USA with exacting quality control Set Acoustic Guitar 80/20 Lite 12Str (EJ36)

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** $32
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your 12-string game with legendary tone and precision craftsmanship!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Set Acoustic Guitar 80/20 Lite 12Str (EJ36) by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** $32 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/25333535-set-acoustic-guitar-80-20-lite-12str-ej36)

## Best For

- d'addario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted d'addario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Playability:** Light gauge strings designed for smooth finger feel and easy bending, perfect for extended sessions.
- • **Built to Last, Stay in Tune:** Hex core construction ensures long-lasting durability and stable tuning, even under vigorous play.
- • **Trusted by Pros, Loved by All:** Top-ranked acoustic strings with over 39,000 glowing reviews—join the community of passionate musicians.
- • **Vintage Tone, Modern Precision:** Experience the iconic 80/20 Bronze sound crafted since the 1930s with unmatched clarity and projection.
- • **Eco-Friendly Packaging with Rewards:** Protect your strings and the planet while earning Players Circle points with every purchase.

## Overview

D'Addario EJ36 12-string light gauge acoustic guitar strings feature precision-wound 80/20 Bronze wrap over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core, delivering bright, bold sound with excellent projection. Made in the USA under strict quality controls, these strings offer easy playability and long-lasting tuning stability. Packaged sustainably with a rewards program, they are the top choice for professionals and enthusiasts seeking vintage tone with modern reliability.

## Description

Product Description D'Addario is the world's largest manufacturer of strings for musical instruments, having a reputation as a manufacturer with unsurpassed quality. The innovative packaging developed by D'Addario does not harm the environment, protects the strings from contamination and corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the USA on unique proprietary equipment, under the control of a proprietary digital quality system. From the Manufacturer EJ36's are ideal for players who prefer a softer tone and easy playability. Designed for all makes and models of 12-string acoustic guitars.80/20 Bronze, commonly referred to as brass, is the original acoustic string alloy selected by John D'Addario Sr. and John D'Angelico in the 1930s. 80/20 Bronze strings are popular for recording due to their crisp, deep and projecting tone and appeal to many traditionalists and vintage enthusiasts for their historical significance. All D'Addario acoustic strings are wound on a hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core, resulting in long lasting, bright sounding tone with excellent intonation.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Review: Amazing Strings! - My absolute favorite strings! These things are killer, man! They last a good long time (even with vigorous use) before you have to change them, they sound fantastic, and they're a great value for the price you pay! They're super comfortable to play, the gauge is perfect for the style of music that I play (folk/country) and as long as you wind them right at the tuning pegs they stay perfectly stable and in tune (even the infamous high E). I highly recommend these for any musician, from beginner to pro, and I personally will be a D'Addario diehard until I can't play anymore!
Review: Great Product - Very easy to install, nice feel and great sound with lots of extra length

## Features

- PRECISION WOUND - D’Addario 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are precision wound over a hexagonal high carbon steel core.
- BOLD, BRIGHT SOUND - The 80/20 Bronze wrap wire provides bold, bright acoustic sound, with crisp projection that fills the room.
- THE ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC STRING - 80/20 Bronze was originally created by John D’Addario Sr. and renowned guitar maker John D’Angelico in the 1930s.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - Our 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – D’Addario 80/20 Bronze strings are made in the USA—drawn to our exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007XBNSI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Bronze |
| Color Name | 12 String Light | EJ36 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (39,819) |
| Date First Available | October 27, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| Item model number | EJ36 |
| Material Type | Bronze |
| Number of Strings | 12 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.6 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches |
| Size | Light, 12-String, 10-47 |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Bronze |
| Top Material | Carbon Steel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Color:** 12 String Light | EJ36
- **Instrument:** Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Bronze

## Images

![Set Acoustic Guitar 80/20 Lite 12Str (EJ36) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61w5ljo6M1L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Strings!
*by B***K on December 15, 2025*

My absolute favorite strings! These things are killer, man! They last a good long time (even with vigorous use) before you have to change them, they sound fantastic, and they're a great value for the price you pay! They're super comfortable to play, the gauge is perfect for the style of music that I play (folk/country) and as long as you wind them right at the tuning pegs they stay perfectly stable and in tune (even the infamous high E). I highly recommend these for any musician, from beginner to pro, and I personally will be a D'Addario diehard until I can't play anymore!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product
*by K***N on December 27, 2025*

Very easy to install, nice feel and great sound with lots of extra length

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding strings at a budget price
*by W***R on November 15, 2025*

I have been playing guitar for 30+ years and I have been through nearly every brand of strings you can think of. Every time I try a different brand I regret not simply sticking with these. I like a mix of warm and bright and these definitely fill that roll. Additionally, these strings have made playing all of my acoustics nearly as easy to play as an electric which make these strings ideal for beginners and intermediate, alike. After a couple of weeks of sitting, I can pick up one of my guitars and it will still mostly be in tune. I use these strings on my Guild, Breedlove, Takamine, and Yamaha. If you are a beginner and still working on hand strength and building callouses then these strings are definitely for you. If you are intermediate and just want easier playability and like to pick out some leads on acoustic then these strings will be a game changer. I can't sing their praises enough.

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Set Acoustic Guitar 80/20 Lite 12Str (EJ36)
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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*