Ernie Ball .038 EARTHWOOD 80/20 BRONZE ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS
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80/20 Bronze Designed for Acoustic Clarity
The Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Bronze 38 strings are made from an 80/20 bronze alloy wire (80% copper and 20% zinc) wrapped around a hexagonal steel core plated with tin. This choice of materials aims for a bright, precise, and harmonically rich tone, while maintaining generous sustain to add depth to every note.
Technical specifications
| Type of cord attachment | Ball end |
| Category | Acoustic single string |
| Draw | 38 |
| Nbr of strings | 1 |
| Spun | round |
| Material | bronze |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Series | Earthwood |
| Type | acoustic guitar strings |
| Alloy | 80/20 bronze |
| Wire composition | 80% copper, 20% zinc |
| Construction | alloy wire wrapped around a hexagonal core |
| Core | tin-plated steel |
| Tone | crystalline, rich in harmonics |
| Sustain | high |
| Product reference | 38 |
Questions frequently asked
Which guitar is a 38 gauge acoustic string intended for?
This string is designed for acoustic guitar and has a gauge of 38. It is sold individually to replace a string of this diameter in a compatible set.
Is the Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Bronze 38 sold individually?
Only one string is supplied. Its product reference is 38 and its ball end attachment allows mounting on an acoustic guitar designed for this type of termination.
What is the alloy of the Earthwood 38 string?
The round winding uses an 80/20 bronze, composed of 80% copper and 20% zinc. It is wrapped around a hexagonal steel core plated with tin.
What tone does the 80/20 bronze provide on this string?
The 80/20 bronze construction is noted for delivering a clear tone rich in harmonics. A high sustain is also indicated.
Does this string have a hexagonal core?
The core is hexagonal and made of tin-plated steel. This structure receives a round wound bronze alloy wire.



