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Best strings for Folk

Ranked by the CYS expert team. Updated 2026-04-20.

#1
D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053) .12–.53 strings
D'Addario

EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053)

.012 – .053
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E StandardDrop DFolk
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#2
Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053) .12–.53 strings
Elixir

Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053)

.012 – .053
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E StandardDrop DFolk
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#3
Martin SP Phosphor Bronze Light .12–.54 strings
Martin

SP Phosphor Bronze Light

.012 – .054
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DFolk
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#4
D'Addario EJ11 80/20 Bronze Light (.012–.053) .12–.53 strings
D'Addario

EJ11 80/20 Bronze Light (.012–.053)

.012 – .053
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DFolk
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#5
D'Addario EJ17 Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013–.056) .13–.56 strings
D'Addario

EJ17 Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013–.056)

.013 – .056
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E StandardDrop DFolk
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#6
D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Coated Medium (.013–.056) .13–.56 strings
D'Addario

XS Phosphor Bronze Coated Medium (.013–.056)

.013 – .056
Price tier: $$
E StandardDrop DBluegrass
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#7
D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze Coated Medium (.013–.056) .13–.56 strings
D'Addario

XT Phosphor Bronze Coated Medium (.013–.056)

.013 – .056
Price tier: $$
E StandardDrop DBluegrass
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#8
Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light (.012-.053) .12–.53 strings
Elixir

Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Light (.012-.053)

.012 – .053
Price tier: $$
E StandardDrop DAcoustic / Singer-songwriter
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#9
D'Addario EJ10 80/20 Bronze Extra Light (.010–.047) .10–.47 strings
D'Addario

EJ10 80/20 Bronze Extra Light (.010–.047)

.010 – .047
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DFolk
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#10
D'Addario EJ12 80/20 Bronze Medium (.013–.056) .13–.56 strings
D'Addario

EJ12 80/20 Bronze Medium (.013–.056)

.013 – .056
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DBluegrass
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#11
D'Addario EJ14 80/20 Bronze Light Top/Medium Bottom (.012–.056) .12–.56 strings
D'Addario

EJ14 80/20 Bronze Light Top/Medium Bottom (.012–.056)

.012 – .056
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DBluegrass
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#12
Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze 2566 Medium Light (.012–.054) .12–.54 strings
Ernie Ball

Aluminum Bronze 2566 Medium Light (.012–.054)

.012 – .054
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DFolk
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#13
Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013–.056) .13–.56 strings
Martin

Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013–.056)

.013 – .056
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DFolk
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#14
Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Light (.011–.052) .11–.52 strings
Ernie Ball

Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Light (.011–.052)

.011 – .052
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DClassic rock
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#15
Martin MA540 Authentic Acoustic SP 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.054) .12–.54 strings
Martin

MA540 Authentic Acoustic SP 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.054)

.012 – .054
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E StandardDrop DFolk
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#16
Martin MA540FX Authentic Acoustic Flexible Core, 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.054) .12–.54 strings
Martin

MA540FX Authentic Acoustic Flexible Core, 92/8 Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.054)

.012 – .054
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DFingerstyle acoustic
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#17
D'Addario Helicore Violin String Set (H310 4/4M, Medium Tension) .0–.0 strings
D'Addario

Helicore Violin String Set (H310 4/4M, Medium Tension)

.000 – .000
Price tier: $$
Violin — G D A EClassicalFolk
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