--- product_id: 3878701 title: "Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ40-6 String - Warm, Mellow Tone - Light, 11-47" brand: "d'addario" price: "£10.20" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "D'addario" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3878701-silk-and-steel-acoustic-guitar-strings-ej40-6-string-warm store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Light 11-47 gauge for easy play Silk & steel core for mellow tone Silver-plated copper winding for vintage warmth Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ40-6 String - Warm, Mellow Tone - Light, 11-47 **Brand:** d'addario **Price:** £10.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Feel the warmth, play with soul — strings that make your guitar sing! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ40-6 String - Warm, Mellow Tone - Light, 11-47 by d'addario - **How much does it cost?** £10.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3878701-silk-and-steel-acoustic-guitar-strings-ej40-6-string-warm) ## Best For - d'addario enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted d'addario brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Proven Player Favorite:** Trusted by professionals and hobbyists alike for decades, offering consistent tone and playability that keeps you coming back. - • **Vintage Acoustic Warmth:** Silver-plated copper windings over silk-steel core deliver a rich, mellow tone that breathes life into parlor and vintage guitars. - • **Versatile Genre Compatibility:** From folk to jazz, blues to bluegrass, these strings adapt seamlessly to your unique sound and style. - • **Effortless Fingerstyle Comfort:** Low tension strings reduce finger fatigue and noise, perfect for long jam sessions and delicate fingerpicking. - • **Made in the USA with Precision:** Crafted in D’Addario’s cutting-edge New York facility, ensuring top-tier quality and durability for your instrument. ## Overview D'Addario Silk & Steel EJ40-6 acoustic guitar strings feature a unique silk and steel core wrapped in silver-plated copper, delivering a warm, mellow tone with low tension and reduced finger noise. Designed for fingerstyle players and vintage instruments, this light 11-47 gauge set offers easy playability and rich acoustic vibes. Made in the USA, these strings are a top choice for musicians seeking comfort and classic sound. ## Description Silk and Steel were uniquely designed to be our warmest, mellowest acoustic guitar string. Ideal for parlor guitars and vintage instruments, the softened tone of Silk & Steel is often preferred by folk players. Made with silver-plated copper windings, over a combination silk and steel core, the low tension and reduced finger noise of Silk & Steel is well suited for mellow acoustic vibes and fingerstyle playing. This 11-47 Light set is easy to play and provides a warm tone. Review: The strings i've needed that I didn't know existed. - I'm in love, I wish I'd found these style/type of strings so many years ago. I was always annoyed by how bright and boomy my dreadnaught acoustic guitar was, so I really didn't gravitate to it. I was looking for ways to "calm" the guitar down. I tried putting clothes, foam, a sound hole cover in. But non of that really did it for me. Well looking into it on the internet, these popped up and Idecided to give it a go. Everything I was always looking for. Nice, mellow strings with good tone. Like what you might hear on a lot of records. Much better price than what my firend pays for his brand. I have a set that still sounds good after numerous hours of playing, guitar on a stand, verying temperatures, and the sound has held up. Very easy on the fingers, too. So much easier to play than stand strings. Perfect for writing. Will and have bought again, am going to try the 12-string set next. Review: Perfect for DADGAD tuning on my Cordoba Acero D9-CE - I put in a Google search for "strings for Cordoba Acero guitar for an older guitarist with arthritis" and these were the top recommendation from AI. I restrung my guitar an hour ago and am starting out in DADGAD tuning. How beautiful they sound, perfect for the Celtic music I play. Warm, mellow, easy on my fingertips, and rich in character, plus they are staying in tune. I am delighted! ## Features - Warm and Mellow: Silk & Steel acoustic guitar strings provide our warmest, mellowest tone with low tension and reduced finger noise that's great for fingerstyle playing - Vintage Acoustic Vibes: Made with silver-plated copper windings over a combination silk and steel core for a softened tone that's deal for parlor guitars and vintage instruments - Strings for Every Style: From jazz to metal to rock, bluegrass, blues, folk and more, we make great sounding strings for every genre and level from beginner to pro, including strings for bass, acoustic, classical, and 12-string - Sound Better, Play Better: Shop our whole collection of guitar accessories including string winders, picks, straps, capos, tuners, cables, gear bags and cases, plus strings for banjo, mandolin, ukelele and more - Made in the USA: As the world’s largest and most respected maker of musical accessories, D’Addario guitar strings are made to exacting specifications at our cutting edge New York production facility ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000OR88JE | | Best Sellers Rank | #505 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #18 in Acoustic Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Silk, Steel, Copper | | Brand Name | D'Addario | | Coating Description | coated | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,859) | | Finish Type | Copper | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954952167 | | Instrument | Acoustic Guitar | | Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Strings | | Item Weight | 0.2 Ounces | | Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | EJ40 | | Material Type | Silk, Steel, Copper | | Model Name | D'Addario | | Model Number | EJ40 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Acoustic Guitar | | Set Name | EJ40-6 | | Sound Profile | Warm and Mellow | | String Gauge | .011 | | String Material Type | Silver-plated copper | | UPC | 019954952167 019954126025 133588804200 | | Unit Count | 6.0 Count | | Warranty Description | N/a. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** D'Addario - **Color:** Silver - **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar - **String Gauge:** .011 - **String Material Type:** Silver-plated copper ## Images ![Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ40-6 String - Warm, Mellow Tone - Light, 11-47 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xObvuN3hL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these strings for folk/classical or acoustic guitars I've never heard of silk and steel before just nylon and steel strings separately** A: They are intended for steel-strung guitars. They should work fine on acoustical, acoustical-electric, or even electric guitars. I am using these on all of my guitars. They are called "Silk & Steel" as the outer layer is a combination of a silk & steel interwinding over a steel core. Obviously the unwrapped strings are steel only. These strings produce a mellow tone and I also like the fact that they are silver-colored instead of brass. The silk makes them a bit easier on your fingers and quieter when sliding your fingers. **Q: I have an acoustic wide neck guitar with nylon strings. Can I put metal strings on my guitar? They are more bright.** A: Sounds like your "acoustic wide neck guitar" is a classical guitar. If so, you should stick with nylon. There are lots of different brands and types of nylon strings. If you are not liking the sound you are getting, try a different brand and weight. If you want to change to steel strings, you should get a guitar intended to use steel strings. Just FYI, these silk and steel are pretty mellow ("warm"). If you want a "brighter" sound, you should try a different string on a guitar intended to use steel strings. **Q: Does this come with all different strings** A: It is one set of six strings (1 of each string E A D G B E). **Q: Real silk from silkworms? Or a synthetic nylon or poly-blend?** A: Real silk. I can talk and talk about them. But I'll put it this way. They are strings I often use on several guitars and even prefer for the Martin dreadnought. The sound is a bit softer and smoother across low to high. Less tension than anything, tends to give lower action on most guitars. Very soft on the fingers. if you know anyone new to guitar ONLY let them have these. Makes a huge difference for new players. Everyone really should give them a try for an acoustic. Also very fond of John Pearse Strings 510L For Acoustic Guitar - Phosphor Bronze And Silk Wound - Light Gauge 11-49 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The strings i've needed that I didn't know existed. *by J***A on April 7, 2026* I'm in love, I wish I'd found these style/type of strings so many years ago. I was always annoyed by how bright and boomy my dreadnaught acoustic guitar was, so I really didn't gravitate to it. I was looking for ways to "calm" the guitar down. I tried putting clothes, foam, a sound hole cover in. But non of that really did it for me. Well looking into it on the internet, these popped up and Idecided to give it a go. Everything I was always looking for. Nice, mellow strings with good tone. Like what you might hear on a lot of records. Much better price than what my firend pays for his brand. I have a set that still sounds good after numerous hours of playing, guitar on a stand, verying temperatures, and the sound has held up. Very easy on the fingers, too. So much easier to play than stand strings. Perfect for writing. Will and have bought again, am going to try the 12-string set next. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for DADGAD tuning on my Cordoba Acero D9-CE *by R***7 on April 21, 2026* I put in a Google search for "strings for Cordoba Acero guitar for an older guitarist with arthritis" and these were the top recommendation from AI. I restrung my guitar an hour ago and am starting out in DADGAD tuning. How beautiful they sound, perfect for the Celtic music I play. Warm, mellow, easy on my fingertips, and rich in character, plus they are staying in tune. I am delighted! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, bluesy sound. *by H***Y on April 23, 2026* These are my favorite guitar strings to use on all of my acoustic guitars. The sound is a lovely bluesy, silky, warm quality. The strings hold up very well and last a long time. ## Frequently Bought Together - D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings, Silk & Steel, EJ40, Light Gauge 11-47, 6-String Set, Pack of 1 - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black - Martin Authentic Acoustic Guitar Strings, Superior Performance Custom 11.5-47, Silk & HT Steel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3878701-silk-and-steel-acoustic-guitar-strings-ej40-6-string-warm](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3878701-silk-and-steel-acoustic-guitar-strings-ej40-6-string-warm) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*