---
product_id: 1560607
title: "Earthwood Silk and Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02047)"
brand: "ernie ball"
price: "€ 22.65"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Ernie Ball"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1560607-earthwood-silk-and-steel-extra-soft-acoustic-guitar-strings-10
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
---

# 80/20 bronze wrap for bright tone 10-50 gauge for versatile play silk wrap for extra softness Earthwood Silk and Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings, 10-50 Gauge (P02047)

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** € 22.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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

## 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?** € 22.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1560607-earthwood-silk-and-steel-extra-soft-acoustic-guitar-strings-10)

## 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

- • **Warm, Mellow Tone:** 80/20 bronze wrap blends brightness with a rich, inviting warmth.
- • **Extra-Soft Gauge Range:** 10-50 gauge strings balance ease of play with dynamic expression.
- • **Silky Smooth Playability:** Silk layer cushions your fingers for all-day comfort and less finger noise.
- • **Handcrafted in California:** Premium materials and expert craftsmanship ensure consistent quality.
- • **Perfect for Comebacks & Callus Builders:** Gentle tension lets you play longer and build finger strength without fatigue.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk & Steel Extra-Soft Acoustic Guitar Strings (10-50 gauge) feature a unique silk wrap beneath an 80/20 bronze alloy, delivering a warm, mellow tone with reduced finger noise and enhanced comfort. Made in California, these strings offer lower tension for easier playability, ideal for fingerstyle, beginners, or players recovering from hand strain.

## 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: Can play longer now while I build up calluses - 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 desertcart 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!

## 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 | #472 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #19 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Color Name | Extra-Soft (10-50) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,859) |
| Date First Available | March 7, 2007 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
| Item model number | P02047 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.25 x 0.5 x 4.5 inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | Extra Light |
| String Material | Bronze |

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Detuning
*by D***G on January 13, 2026*

Silk and Steel sounds warm, very nice. These strings will easily detune a whole step to D standard without getting too slinky. If you do any Bass Note Strumming these will really shine. My string height at 12th fret for detune and bass note strumming is 2.75 mm.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*