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Best strings for Singer-songwriter

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
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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#4
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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#5
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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#6
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
Price tier: $
E StandardDrop DFolk
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#7
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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#8
Ernie Ball Silver Slinky John Mayer Signature (.0105–.047) .10.5–.47 strings
Ernie Ball

Silver Slinky John Mayer Signature (.0105–.047)

.0105 – .047
Price tier: $$
E StandardBlues rockSoul rock
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