---
product_id: 1371901
title: "Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings - Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze - For 6 String Guitar - Warm, Semi-Bright Tone - EFT16 - Light, 12-53"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "KD 9.65"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1371901-guitar-strings-acoustic-guitar-strings-flat-tops-phosphor-bronze-6
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
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# Precision wound for flawless tone Phosphor bronze for warm, balanced sound Made in USA with exacting specs Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings - Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze - For 6 String Guitar - Warm, Semi-Bright Tone - EFT16 - Light, 12-53

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** KD 9.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your acoustic vibe with strings that sing and feel like a dream!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings - Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze - For 6 String Guitar - Warm, Semi-Bright Tone - EFT16 - Light, 12-53 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** KD 9.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1371901-guitar-strings-acoustic-guitar-strings-flat-tops-phosphor-bronze-6)

## 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

- • **Timeless Acoustic Tone:** Phosphor bronze wrap delivers warm, semi-bright sound perfect for all genres
- • **Light Gauge Versatility:** 12-53 gauge balances effortless playability with rich tonal depth
- • **Eco-Friendly & Rewarding:** Recyclable packaging plus Players Circle points for loyal musicians
- • **Smooth Semi-Flat Surface:** Precision ground & polished for reduced finger noise and silky playability
- • **Pro-Grade Recording Ready:** Ideal for studio-quality sound with minimized finger squeak

## Overview

D'Addario EFT16 Flat Tops are light gauge (12-53) phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings, precision wound and polished to create a smooth, semi-flat surface that reduces finger noise. Made in the USA, these strings deliver a warm, balanced tone ideal for recording, slide playing, and all musical styles, while offering durability and consistent performance favored by professionals worldwide.

## Description

Product Description As a half round phosphor bronze acoustic guitar set, Flat Tops are designed to significantly reduce unwanted finger noise. Combining tried-and-true phosphor bronze tone with a smoother feel and quieter playing experience, they’re excellent for recording—and slide guitar playing. Flat Tops are made with a high carbon steel core and phosphor bronze wrap wire, which is then precision ground and polished, leaving behind a semi-flat string with a smooth feel and beautifully balanced tone. 12-53 Light gauge strings are our most popular acoustic gauge, providing a nice balance of playability and tone. From the Manufacturer EFT16 Flat Top strings combine D'Addario's popular light gauging with an exclusive precision polishing process for a smoother, quieter playing surface. Great for recording or slide playing.D'Addario Flat Tops are round wound, then precision ground, leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi-flat." This produces a smooth, flattened playing surface, but does not sacrifice the superb tone and sustain associated with phosphor bronze strings. Flat Tops greatly reduce finger noise and are excellent for recording and flat-picking.D'Addario, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instrument strings, is known as The Players Choice with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and consistency. D'Addario's innovative packaging reduces waste and provides protection from corrosion. All D'Addario strings are manufactured in the U.S.A. using proprietary, digitally controlled, state-of-the-art machinery for unmatched performance, set after set.

Review: Great guitar strings. - I have used this brand of guitar strings previously, but not this particular type. Very happy with the outcome. They sound great. Very good quality.
Review: nice for old hands. the kids like 'am too. - Semi flat acoustic strings that feel like electric strings, yet still sound like my old Hummingbird should. finger squeak is reduced and I can cover the fretboard as well as on the Paul when I use these. I won't go back.

## Features

- PRECISION WOUND - Flat Tops are precision wound with phosphor bronze wrap wire over a hexagonal high-carbon steel core, then precision ground and polished.
- BALANCE & WARMTH - Phosphor Bronze wrap wire provides tried-and-true D’Addario acoustic tone, with beautiful balance and warmth suitable for all musical genres.
- THE NEW STANDARD -Now the standard in acoustic guitar strings, Phosphor Bronze strings were originally pioneered by D’Addario in the 1970s.
- EARN REWARD POINTS - D’Addario Flat Tops strings come with a code on the recyclable VCI bag, which you can register to earn Players Circle points.
- MADE IN THE USA – Our acoustic guitar strings are made in the USA—drawn to exacting specifications at our New York production facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0006IQN2U |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,786 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #37 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Brand | D'Addario |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Color | Bronze |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 681 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954121235 |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Acoustic Upright Bass |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Model Name | EFT16 |
| Model Number | EFT16 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acoustic Guitar |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| UPC | 019954121235 |
| Warranty Description | D'addario strives to be a customer-centric company dedicated to producing the highest quality musical instrument accessories in the world. If you have purchased a d'addario product that you believe to be defective, we invite you to submit a contact us form, selecting defect/warranty as inquiry type. We are committed to providing a fair resolution and hope that you will want to continue supporting … |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **Color:** Bronze
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Material Type:** Phosphor Bronze

## Images

![Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings - Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze - For 6 String Guitar - Warm, Semi-Bright Tone - EFT16 - Light, 12-53 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81E5H-bAliL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: My old fingers cant manage heavier gage strings anymore. anybody happy with "extra lights" 10-47's ?  is the ease of play worth the loss in tone?**
A: You might try silk and phosphor 11- 47. They play easily while maintaining the more traditional tone. .115 - 47 silk and steel play well but are very mellow tonally. Alot has to do with the guitar itself and of course personal preference.  Additionally,  you may have to set the guitar up again. The strings will ride slightly lower in the saddle and nut.  And they will not pull the neck as much. No easy way other than trial and error.  I have 17 acoustics and have tried several sets on each guitar before settling on what I like on that particular guitar.  Only 2 of the 17 uses the same strings.  Good luck.

**Q: Anyone using these for fingerstyle blues? What do you think of them?**
A: I only play fingerstyle, and I play blues, jazz, pop...I LOVE these strings. If you're not plugged in you may notice a little less volume. Nothing drastic. They sound a bit more "warm." Slides are sweet. They're not that expensive. (I have used another brand that cost something like $30. They are a little nicer, but I can't afford that luxury all the time.) Try a set. Your fingers will thank you.

**Q: Is the core in of the d'addario eft15 round core?**
A: Down in the product details at the bottom of the page -- "D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are precision wound with corrosion-resistant phosphor bronze onto a carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core. "

Note the "hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel core" so NOT a round core.

**Q: Wait a second, the title for the item is flattened, the description page says roundwound, and one of the answers says they are halfwound. Which is it?**
A: They are flattened. Flat round is a different type of string. Basically its like the small humps of the round string are ground down .

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guitar strings.
*by P***A on September 27, 2025*

I have used this brand of guitar strings previously, but not this particular type. Very happy with the outcome. They sound great. Very good quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice for old hands. the kids like 'am too.
*by N***R on July 26, 2025*

Semi flat acoustic strings that feel like electric strings, yet still sound like my old Hummingbird should. finger squeak is reduced and I can cover the fretboard as well as on the Paul when I use these. I won't go back.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable sound with less squeak
*by D***N on March 10, 2024*

I previously used Phosphor Bronze strings (usually D'Addario) or Silk & Steel (D'Addario, Martin, LaBella). I wanted something that was brighter than Silk & Steel but could still reduce string squeak while recording. So far, these strings have fit the bill. I play mostly fingerstyle (with finger tips, rarely with nails) on a 000-sized Martin guitar. And I usually record it with an LDC. These flat tops have reduced the amount of slide noises to a more hospitable level. I've gone through several sets of these strings and I've yet to encounter any quality control issues. No string breaks or unraveling. If you want to close mic an acoustic guitar without all the extra finger squeaks, then give these a try.

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings - Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze - For 6 String Guitar - Warm, Semi-Bright Tone - EFT16 - Light, 12-53
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*Last updated: 2026-02-07*