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product_id: 1560607
title: "Earthwood Silk and Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02047)"
brand: "ernie ball"
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# Extra-soft 10-50 gauge strings 80/20 bronze for warm tone Silk wrap for smooth touch Earthwood Silk and Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02047)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** 96.76 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Feel the warmth, play with ease — strings that get you!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Earthwood Silk and Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02047) by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** 96.76 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Extra-Light Gauge:** 10-50 gauge strings offer low tension, perfect for comfort and dynamic control
- • **Warm, Mellow Tone:** 80/20 bronze wrap delivers rich, expressive sound with balanced brightness
- • **Hand-Friendly Design:** Ideal for players with sensitive fingers or recovering from hand strain
- • **Silky Smooth Playability:** Silk layer reduces finger fatigue & noise for effortless sessions
- • **California Crafted Quality:** Premium materials made in the USA for consistent, reliable performance

## Overview

Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk & Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings (10-50 gauge) combine a unique silk wrap with 80/20 bronze alloy to create a warm, mellow tone and a comfortable, low-tension playing experience. Designed for acoustic guitars, these strings reduce finger noise and fatigue, making them ideal for players seeking expressive sound and gentle touch, especially those with sensitive hands or recovering from injury. Made in California with premium materials, they balance durability with a smooth, polished finish.

## Description

Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk & Steel Extra Soft 80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings are made with an 80/20 bronze alloy wrap, along with a layer of silk between the wrap and steel core. The silk produces a more mellow sound and makes the string feel more comfortable while reducing finger noise. Gauges .010, .014, .020w, .028, .040, .050

Review: Warm, expressive, clear tones - I have no idea yet how long these strings will last - I'm given to using elixir coated strings normally, and those have quite a lifespan. But I used Earthwoods quite a lot when I was younger and they tended to last me 3 or 4 weeks, so perhaps I'll get as much out of these. They're about 2/3rds of the price, at any rate. But I bought these to get me back up and running after a carpal tunnel release surgery on my fretting hand - those medium Elixirs were pretty harsh. And these extra-soft strings are so much gentler. They're the first silk-wound strings I've used, and they have a very elastic, snappy feel and sound. They pluck with a strong attack and a gentle warm tone. The strings are lower tension than any I've used, but they don't buzz where other light-gauge strings I've used have. They've got a very dynamic, expressive quality to them. I play a small Alvarez parlor guitar and they feel pretty perfectly suited to the guitar. The treble strings play really crisp, clear notes, great for melodies, and the bass strings are warm and snappy. These strings are much more comfortable to strum and pick fingerstyle too, which is nice. They feel more yielding. Anyway, I'll probably be using silk and steel strings going forward, even after my hand is all healed, just because they're pleasant to use.
Review: A significant difference and good tradeoff - Initally I was pretty skeptical that these strings would make an appreciable difference but they have been a game changer for me. Noticeably less force is required to fret them. They also seem more forgiving of imprecise finger placement, in most respects, than the medium bronze strings that came with the guitar or the light bronze strings I tried before these. [I will discuss the exception to that below.] I have a small “travel guitar,” a 7/8ths acoustic. Because the scale length is 23.5”, or 597mm, like a Taylor GS mini, using strings with less tension was something I was concerned about. I’ve found these do have enough tension to keep the tuning machines locked and hold the tuning. I had to lightly stretch them and retune several times, as suggested for silk-steel strings, but they settled in with no problem. Because they were looser than the previous strings the action was too low (I think that’s the correct terminology) which was easily corrected by loosening the truss rod about a half turn using the “truss rod tool” (hex wrench) that came with the guitar. Any buzzing resolved, except for the low E string which is generally fine but still has a greater propensity to buzz if I am not fretting cleanly and will still give a harsh buzz and rattle if I hit it a bit too hard strumming. That has persisted despite any further, reasonable adjustments I’ve tried to make. I am certainly NOT an expert, but I strongly suspect that drop D tuning would not work very well for a 23.5” scale length guitar with these strings. Once they were strung, all the adjustments made, and they were tuned, I could record and compare them against recordings of the original strings. As one might expect, there is a noticeable difference in the sound of the instrument. They are slightly quieter, but I was surprised how much of the depth of tone was preserved, particularly in the middle range, and wouldn’t call the high notes overly tinny although the open B and high E string do create a thinner sound than before. On the whole, I’d say these strings sound nice but give a lighter timbre than the medium bronze strings the guitar came with. While they aren’t completely as mellow and warm, I still like the sound. This small guitar still sounds like a much larger guitar (and not like a plinky toy, which was one of my worries). For my purposes, the trade-off in the voice of the instrument is well worth it. They have made learning easier. I’m in my late 50’s and just picked up the guitar a few months ago. After about a month and half, I started having some trouble with finger pain, beyond tenderness in the tips of the fingers, as well as some soreness in my wrist. I was beginning to worry I’d have to stop or severely limit my practice or I’d be risking arthritis or tendinitis. These strings have made a huge difference and, while my fingertips are still a little sore when I practice for a long session, the other problems in my left hand have resolved. Bottom line: I would definitely recommend trying these for someone who is also learning the guitar, or who has hand problems which might benefit from being able to adequately fret with less pressure. They are alright on a short scale guitar and, though there is some decrease in volume and a lighter tone, they still sound pretty good. I don’t think an experienced guitarist who was performing would want these on a shorter scale guitar, but they have helped me a lot and I wish I had started out with them. Cheers!

## Features

- Earthwood Silk and Steel acoustic guitar strings soften tone and touch for a warm sound and comfortable feel
- Discreetly nestled between the tin-plated, high-carbon steel core and the shiny gold wrappings of 80/20 bronze, lies a delicate layer of silk wrap
- The brightness of 80/20 bronze wrap wire is coupled with a soft subtle silk wrap, resulting in a pleasing warm, mellowed tone
- Gauges: 10, 14, 20, 28, 40, 50
- Made in California, USA with the freshest and finest materials

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002DVB7Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #679 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #23 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Bronze, Silk |
| Brand | Ernie Ball |
| Brand Name | Ernie Ball |
| Coating Description | Silk |
| Color | Extra-Soft (10-50) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,552 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00749699120476 |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.03 kg |
| Manufacturer | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P02047 |
| Material Type | Bronze, Silk |
| Model Name | Extra-Soft (10-50) |
| Model Number | P02047 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acoustic Guitar |
| Set Name | Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk and Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Sound Profile | Warm/Mellow |
| String Gauge | Extra Light |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| UPC | 749699120476 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | None. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Color:** Extra-Soft (10-50)
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Extra Light
- **String Material Type:** Bronze

## Images

![Earthwood Silk and Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02047) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GkLM0yypL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Real silk from silkworms? Or a synthetic nylon or poly-blend?**
A: They are silk. Any variations would have to be labeled "synthetic", since Ernie Ball co. is in California accuracy is law. LOL

**Q: Are these coated?**
A: These are not coated

**Q: How many strings in one pack?**
A: This pack contains one each of String Sizes: .011 .015 .022w .030 .042 .052  Thanks for your interest! Y2PLAY Stores 1-800-695-4808

**Q: I have an old delicate guitar. need accurate total tension on these silk/steel in the soft and extra soft sets.  how do i find the specs? thanks.**
A: Like our standard 80/20 bronze sets, tone is bright, yet slightly mellowed, while tension is also slightly lessened. Available in Extra Soft (10-50), Soft (11-52), Regular (13-56), and 12-String Soft (9-46). That's coming straight from the supplier.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm, expressive, clear tones
*by S***. on January 15, 2024*

I have no idea yet how long these strings will last - I'm given to using elixir coated strings normally, and those have quite a lifespan. But I used Earthwoods quite a lot when I was younger and they tended to last me 3 or 4 weeks, so perhaps I'll get as much out of these. They're about 2/3rds of the price, at any rate. But I bought these to get me back up and running after a carpal tunnel release surgery on my fretting hand - those medium Elixirs were pretty harsh. And these extra-soft strings are so much gentler. They're the first silk-wound strings I've used, and they have a very elastic, snappy feel and sound. They pluck with a strong attack and a gentle warm tone. The strings are lower tension than any I've used, but they don't buzz where other light-gauge strings I've used have. They've got a very dynamic, expressive quality to them. I play a small Alvarez parlor guitar and they feel pretty perfectly suited to the guitar. The treble strings play really crisp, clear notes, great for melodies, and the bass strings are warm and snappy. These strings are much more comfortable to strum and pick fingerstyle too, which is nice. They feel more yielding. Anyway, I'll probably be using silk and steel strings going forward, even after my hand is all healed, just because they're pleasant to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A significant difference and good tradeoff
*by R***R on March 8, 2026*

Initally I was pretty skeptical that these strings would make an appreciable difference but they have been a game changer for me. Noticeably less force is required to fret them. They also seem more forgiving of imprecise finger placement, in most respects, than the medium bronze strings that came with the guitar or the light bronze strings I tried before these. [I will discuss the exception to that below.] I have a small “travel guitar,” a 7/8ths acoustic. Because the scale length is 23.5”, or 597mm, like a Taylor GS mini, using strings with less tension was something I was concerned about. I’ve found these do have enough tension to keep the tuning machines locked and hold the tuning. I had to lightly stretch them and retune several times, as suggested for silk-steel strings, but they settled in with no problem. Because they were looser than the previous strings the action was too low (I think that’s the correct terminology) which was easily corrected by loosening the truss rod about a half turn using the “truss rod tool” (hex wrench) that came with the guitar. Any buzzing resolved, except for the low E string which is generally fine but still has a greater propensity to buzz if I am not fretting cleanly and will still give a harsh buzz and rattle if I hit it a bit too hard strumming. That has persisted despite any further, reasonable adjustments I’ve tried to make. I am certainly NOT an expert, but I strongly suspect that drop D tuning would not work very well for a 23.5” scale length guitar with these strings. Once they were strung, all the adjustments made, and they were tuned, I could record and compare them against recordings of the original strings. As one might expect, there is a noticeable difference in the sound of the instrument. They are slightly quieter, but I was surprised how much of the depth of tone was preserved, particularly in the middle range, and wouldn’t call the high notes overly tinny although the open B and high E string do create a thinner sound than before. On the whole, I’d say these strings sound nice but give a lighter timbre than the medium bronze strings the guitar came with. While they aren’t completely as mellow and warm, I still like the sound. This small guitar still sounds like a much larger guitar (and not like a plinky toy, which was one of my worries). For my purposes, the trade-off in the voice of the instrument is well worth it. They have made learning easier. I’m in my late 50’s and just picked up the guitar a few months ago. After about a month and half, I started having some trouble with finger pain, beyond tenderness in the tips of the fingers, as well as some soreness in my wrist. I was beginning to worry I’d have to stop or severely limit my practice or I’d be risking arthritis or tendinitis. These strings have made a huge difference and, while my fingertips are still a little sore when I practice for a long session, the other problems in my left hand have resolved. Bottom line: I would definitely recommend trying these for someone who is also learning the guitar, or who has hand problems which might benefit from being able to adequately fret with less pressure. They are alright on a short scale guitar and, though there is some decrease in volume and a lighter tone, they still sound pretty good. I don’t think an experienced guitarist who was performing would want these on a shorter scale guitar, but they have helped me a lot and I wish I had started out with them. Cheers!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can play longer now while I build up calluses
*by T***A on November 22, 2022*

I've been playing guitar since I was a kid, and then moved on to bass guitar for a while and played in a folk band. Now I'm getting back into guitar in my retirement so I wanted something that would save my fingers until I could build up some callouses. Actually I didn't know these sort of strings even existed until I started looking around on Amazon for a set of a strings for a second hand guitar I bought (Washburn, love it). Each string is nicely packed and tells you which string, and the gauge of each string. Nice touch! Strings went on easy enough, no drama there. I used to 10-50 extra light. Having played with them a bit, the lower four wound strings feel like classical guitar strings. They are definitely softer and easier on the hands. The highest two strings are unwound, and feel softer too, but maybe because my hand isn't recoiling from the strings as much? Playing the guitar both unplugged and through an amp, the strings are definitely more mellow and laid back. They don't ring out like other strings. They also seem to be slightly lower tension than my other strings, so the neck bends a little straighter with these, so I can get fret buzz off them if I play too hard. So if I replace these strings I might go up to the .11 gauge strings. Washburn recommends .12-.52 but these strings jump from .10 to .11 to .13 (no .12 on the first string). Certainly not a deal breaker but strange they don't offer a .12 gauge version. These strings are definitely noisier than the coated strings I took off the guitar. You can definitely hear your fingers squeaking around. So my overall thoughts are, these are very good strings for someone who is a beginner or coming back to guitar and want a softer version until they build up calluses. Others might just like the classical guitar feel of them and willing to give up a bit of the top end "ring", or the quietness of a coated string, to have the features of this string. Am I glad I made the purchase? Yes, absolutely, I can play longer now while I build up calluses. Would I buy them again? Well, I think I would! I'm willing to give up some sonic details for a softer string. I'll probably try to the next gauge up, getting the best of both worlds, a higher gauge and a softer string! Plus, these strings are fairly inexpensive, which seals the deal!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk and Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02047)
- D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black
- Ernie Ball Earthwood Extra Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02006)

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