D'ADDARIO EJ40 SILK & STEEL FOLK GUITAR STRINGS 11-47
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An 11-47 gauge designed for fingerstyle finesse
The D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel strings were designed for guitarists who prioritize expression, dynamics, and nuance. Their softer response and smooth feel make them an excellent choice for picking, arpeggios, and folk arrangements where a warm tone is preferred over an aggressive brightness. The 11-47 gauge maintains good precision while remaining comfortable, especially during fast passages and light attacks.
A character perfectly suited to small-bodied folk guitars
Thanks to their "silk and steel" construction, these strings provide a warmer color that highlights acoustic guitars with a more compact format. On a small-bodied folk guitar, they help achieve a balanced, rounder sound with a smooth playing feel that reduces finger fatigue. They are thus highly appreciated by folk musicians seeking a soft, intimate tone and a touch that encourages long playing sessions.
Technical specifications
| Format | standard |
| Type of cord attachment | Without |
| Category | acoustic |
| Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Color | Bronze |
| Model | D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel |
| Type | acoustic folk guitar strings |
| Construction | silver-plated copper winding combined with silk |
| Recommended use | fingerstyle / fingerpicking, warmer and softer tone |
| Silk winding | soft and pleasant feel |
| Packaging | eco-friendly and corrosion-resistant |
| Made in | USA |
| Gauge / calibers | Pure steel.011,.014; Silk & steel winding.023,.028,.038,.047 |
Questions frequently asked
Are the D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel 11-47 strings suitable for a folk guitar?
This set of 6 strings is designed for acoustic guitar and features a Light 11-47 gauge. The format is standard.
What sound do the Silk & Steel strings produce?
The construction combines a silver-plated copper wrap wire with a silk filament core. This design produces a smooth response and a warm tone, less harsh in the treble. The desired sound remains mellow for folk fingerpicking.
Are these 11-47 gauge strings suitable for fingerstyle?
The 11-47 gauge is recommended for fingerstyle, picking, and light attacks. The soft feel supports dynamics and limits fatigue during long sessions.
Soft strings for small body folk guitar: are the EJ40 suitable?
On a small-body acoustic guitar, the silk filament core helps to achieve a rounder and more balanced tone. The feel is described as soft and pleasant.
What materials are the D'Addario EJ40 made of?
The wound strings use silver-plated copper wrap wire combined with silk. The eco-friendly packaging is corrosion resistant. Manufacturing is done in the United States.
