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product_id: 486432788
title: "Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-48 Gauge (P02013)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "$35"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/486432788-ernie-ball-earthwood-12-string-custom-light-80-20-bronze
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region: New Zealand
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# 12-string custom light gauge for versatile play Bright, balanced tone with excellent projection 80/20 bronze wire wrapped on high-carbon steel core Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-48 Gauge (P02013)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** $35
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound with strings that sing and sustain!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-48 Gauge (P02013) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** $35 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/486432788-ernie-ball-earthwood-12-string-custom-light-80-20-bronze)

## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Top-Ranked Acoustic Strings:** Join thousands of pros with a #4 best seller in guitar strings.
- • **Custom Light Gauge Innovation:** Optimized tension and playability for effortless performance.
- • **Precision Crafted for Clarity:** Experience vibrant, balanced sound with every strum.
- • **Durability Meets Dependability:** Premium 80/20 bronze and steel core ensure long-lasting reliability.
- • **Pro-Level Tone, Beginner Friendly:** Perfect for all skill levels seeking rich acoustic depth.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings (10-48 gauge) deliver a bright, balanced tone with exceptional projection. Crafted from premium 80/20 bronze wire wrapped around a high-carbon steel core, these strings offer durability and smooth playability. Ideal for professionals and beginners alike, this top-ranked set enhances your 12-string guitar’s sonic richness and sustain.

## Description

Ernie Ball’s new Earthwood guitar sets feature the same great bright and balanced tone that Earthwood strings are known for, in a never-before-offered gauge combination. Custom Light 12-String sets offer players more options to select their optimal balance of tension, projection, and playability. Custom Light 12-String sets feature guages 10-10, 14-14, 22w-9, 30-12, 10-18p, 48-28.

Review: Good quality strings - Great strings. Real smooth and sound is nice.
Review: WOW! THE BEST STRINGS I HAVE EVER USED IN 65 YEARS! - I HAVE USED ELIXER 13/56 PHOSPHOROUS BRONZE FOR YEARS. THEN I TRIED 12/53. THEN 11/52, THEN I BOUGHT THE 10/50s. WOW! WHAT A SURPRISE! GREAT VOLUME! FANTASTIC TONE! AND SO MUCH SUSTANE! AND THE BONUS ITEM IS THE STRINGS ARE EASIER ON THE FINGERS BECAUSE OF THE SMALLER DIAMETER. AND PLAYING THE BLUES IS GREAT BECAUSE IT'S EASY TO BEND THESE STRINGS PLAYING BLUES, AND THE TONE IS OVERWHELMING!. THESE ARE NOW ON MY 5 GUITARS. HEY GUYS! A MAJOR DISCOVERY FOR AN 82-YEAR-OLD SENIOR! AND THESE STRINGS DON'T COST AN ARM AND A LEG! I SUGGEST YOU GIVE THEM A TRY AND ALSO READ THE REVIEWS! AND THESE STRINGS HAVE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER, THE SOUND OF MY GUITARS!

## Features

- Vibrant and balanced with excellent projection and clarity.
- New Custom Light 12-String set offers players more options
- Premium materials and precision manufacturing ensure a durable, dependable, long lasting guitar string.
- 80/20 bronze (80% copper, 20% zinc) wire wrapped around a high-carbon steel core wire.
- Perfect for professionals and beginners alike.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09T9KNV2C |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | 80/20 Bronze |
| Color Name | 12-String Custom Light (10-48) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (37,117) |
| Date First Available | April 5, 2022 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Item model number | P02013 |
| Material Type | Bronze |
| Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 0.75 x 5.5 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | 12-String Custom Light |
| String Material | Bronze |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** 12-String Custom Light (10-48)
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** 12-String Custom Light
- **String Material Type:** Bronze

## Images

![Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-48 Gauge (P02013) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CsNp6klML.jpg)
![Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-48 Gauge (P02013) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81e+PBaUhFL.jpg)
![Ernie Ball Earthwood 12-String Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-48 Gauge (P02013) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91wc0ASTt-L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Size: 2 Pack  What does it mean?  Is it on sale you can get 2 packs or "2 pack" means for something else? Thanks!**
A: I just pulled mine off the listing to avoid confusion as well.  It appears a seller used the UPC code of a single pack to create a 2 pack listing, and then Amazon merged the two listings because of the same UPC code.  Most likely if you order, the sellers at this low price point like myself are offering only a single pack.  It's unfortunate when this happens, I will contact Amazon and see if there is any way to fix the listing.

**Q: I am thinking of getting this extra light set for the reason that it is easier on the fingers. is there better alternative to it? f.e. silk $ steel?**
A: We sell silk and steel strings to a lot of beginners, as well as XL strings.  They are easier on the fingers.  But, the only real solution is to play every day for a couple of weeks, play until your finger pads hurt, then stop until the next day.  In a couple of weeks the skin will be tougher, and you can play any strings you like.

**Q: Pros/cons of light versus medium for sound and action?  i'm 70 about to go back on a friendly stage after years away using a taylor mini accoustic**
A: Custom light, .11 first.
Light  .10 is going to break as soon as you start your bridge or solo! On a baby T you won't get much increase in volume if any with mediums. A little harder to play, a little more base response.

**Q: Trying to get something for my husband. I see the one labeled 12-string. But he also needs a 6 string. Is that just the basic package?**
A: Hello, ths is a set for a 12 string and what that means is there are 6 strings and 6 much thinner strings to be played together. The 6 string guitar needs the standard 6 string set for it. I hope this helps you. - PM

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality strings
*by L***7 on January 23, 2026*

Great strings. Real smooth and sound is nice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW! THE BEST STRINGS I HAVE EVER USED IN 65 YEARS!
*by G***W on August 14, 2025*

I HAVE USED ELIXER 13/56 PHOSPHOROUS BRONZE FOR YEARS. THEN I TRIED 12/53. THEN 11/52, THEN I BOUGHT THE 10/50s. WOW! WHAT A SURPRISE! GREAT VOLUME! FANTASTIC TONE! AND SO MUCH SUSTANE! AND THE BONUS ITEM IS THE STRINGS ARE EASIER ON THE FINGERS BECAUSE OF THE SMALLER DIAMETER. AND PLAYING THE BLUES IS GREAT BECAUSE IT'S EASY TO BEND THESE STRINGS PLAYING BLUES, AND THE TONE IS OVERWHELMING!. THESE ARE NOW ON MY 5 GUITARS. HEY GUYS! A MAJOR DISCOVERY FOR AN 82-YEAR-OLD SENIOR! AND THESE STRINGS DON'T COST AN ARM AND A LEG! I SUGGEST YOU GIVE THEM A TRY AND ALSO READ THE REVIEWS! AND THESE STRINGS HAVE CHANGED FOR THE BETTER, THE SOUND OF MY GUITARS!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dollar for dollar the best acoustic strings going
*by J***. on July 31, 2016*

These are great acoustic strings. They're zingy and bright early on but not spikey, brittle or harsh. Right from the first tuning the low strings reveal nice round bass tones from thumb Travis-Picked lines. Strums are airy and open with drop D tuning sound especially deep and sonorous with these strings. The acoustic I put these on is an older Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-500. About 10 years old, the solid mahogany back & sides and solid spruce top have opened up and the whole guitar is resonant and full. I played a good 2 to 3 hours on these over 2 days and the break in so beautifully. The high end eases back, not so strident & metallic and takes on a cystal clarity with supporting mids and audible harmonics. You have to mute adjoining strings when tuning because any open strings will sympathetically ring out harmonics. They are that responsive. The Martin strings I changed to these were only 2 weeks old and frankly never, even first strum, sounded as good as these Ernie Balls. People debate how long you should go before changing acoustic (and electric for that matter) strings. I personally think changing strings every gig or every session is overkill. You'll hear from roadies of famous touring guitarists (McCartney's band, Chili Peppers, Clapton, Foo Fighters) that they change strings every gig. That may be easy to do when you're making $45,000 for a two hour show. Playing the blues club for beer & wings might be a tougher proposition to pull off. I feel unless you sweat very acidic sweat, which I've heard of, changing strings should only be done when you first notice they just dont feel, sound or tune right. The life of a string does alter the sound profile over time, but I like a set of worn in strings on rhythm guitar and straight strumming acoustics. If the wrapped strings get gunk in them or the unwrapped strings are turning black then change them. I use Finger Ease before I play which makes the back of the neck nice and fast and the strings get slick and fast without feeling coated or sounding muted. The spray helps prolong strings in my view and at under $5 here at Amazon I feel its like a mandatory guitar case item. Try these and many others and you'll find "your" strings. I've been playing for 20+ years so lots of trial and error has guided me to my preferences. The Martin strings on my acoustic before these were put on to try, I still like to check things out, but more than likely I go back to my favorites. These Earthwoods, especially the way the Ernie Ball acoustic .11's don't feel too slinky like some other brands "Extra Light" or .11 gauge packs can be. I love Fender 3550 Bullets .09's for my Strat & electrics but just got some Ernie Ball Cobalts to try...at $5 here on Amazon trying different brands occasionally to experiment won't break you. Just give them a good 2 to 3 weeks of solid playing before issuing your final verdict. All just my opinion of course, be cool...

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*