D'Addario pioneered the use of Phosphor Bronze in acoustic guitar strings in 1974, establishing the benchmark for tonal warmth and balanced sound. These strings are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire over a high-carbon steel core, delivering versatile tone suited for all acoustic styles. The 12-56 Light Top/Medium Bottom Bluegrass set provides powerful low-end response while maintaining flexibility for lead playing and soloing.
| String Gauge | 12-56 |
| Construction | Phosphor Bronze Wrap Wire over High-Carbon Steel Core |
| Set Type | Light Top/Medium Bottom Bluegrass |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| String Gauges (Plain) | .012, .016 |
| String Gauges (Wound) | .024, .032, .042, .056 |
| Core Material | High-Carbon Steel |
| Wrap Material | Phosphor Bronze |