---
product_id: 49551902
title: "D'Addario Silk & Steel Acoustic Strings EJ40, 6-String, 11-47"
brand: "d'addario"
price: "€ 29.09"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "D'addario"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/49551902-daddario-silk-and-steel-acoustic-strings-ej40-6-string-11
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 6-string light gauge 11-47 silk & steel core for smooth play made in USA, premium quality D'Addario Silk & Steel Acoustic Strings EJ40, 6-String, 11-47

**Brand:** d'addario
**Price:** € 29.09
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your acoustic game with silky smooth strings that sing vintage warmth!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D'Addario Silk & Steel Acoustic Strings EJ40, 6-String, 11-47 by d'addario
- **How much does it cost?** € 29.09 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/49551902-daddario-silk-and-steel-acoustic-strings-ej40-6-string-11)

## 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

- • **Crafted in the USA:** Precision-made in New York with a 1-year warranty—quality you can trust on stage.
- • **Warm & Mellow Vibes:** Silk & Steel core delivers the softest, richest tone perfect for fingerstyle pros.
- • **Versatile Genre Ready:** From folk to jazz, these strings adapt to your style, making every note count.
- • **Vintage Acoustic Soul:** Silver-plated copper windings evoke classic parlor guitar warmth with modern durability.
- • **Effortless Playability:** Low tension strings reduce finger fatigue and minimize noise for seamless sessions.

## Overview

D'Addario Silk & Steel Acoustic Strings EJ40 (11-47) feature a unique silk and steel core wrapped in silver-plated copper, offering a warm, mellow tone with low tension ideal for fingerstyle playing. Made in the USA, these 6 light gauge strings provide smooth playability, reduced finger noise, and vintage acoustic vibes, trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

From the manufacturer About D'Addario D'Addario produces a wide range of musical instrument accessories, including strings, reeds, drumheads, and other items. The company was founded in 1974 by James D'Addario and has its headquarters in Farmingdale, New York. D'Addario is committed to innovation and uses advanced manufacturing techniques and materials to create high-quality musical instrument accessories that are designed to meet the needs of musicians at all levels. D'Addario's most well-known products is their guitar strings, which are widely used by professional musicians around the world. D'Addario Silk & Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings - EJ40 - 6 String - Light, 11-47 D'Addario guitar strings are made from high-quality materials, such as bronze, phosphor bronze, and nickel-plated steel, to produce clear and bright tones. They offer a range of gauges to suit different playing styles, from light to heavy, and also offer different types of strings, including coated strings and flatwound strings. D'Addario also offers a range of innovative products, such as the NYXL series, which are designed for enhanced tuning stability and durability, and the XT series, which feature a unique coating that extends the life of the strings while maintaining their tone.

## 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 | 645 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 49 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Silk & Steel |
| Brand Name | D'Addario |
| Coating Description | silver |
| Colour | Silver Color |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,844) |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954952167 |
| Hand Orientation | BOTH |
| Included Components | 6 individual guitar strings |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Highlight | Silk & Steel acoustic strings deliver warm mellow tone, easy feel, smooth response and comfortable playability. |
| Item Type Name | D'Addario EJ40 Silk & Steel Normal (.011-.047) Folk Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EJ40 |
| Material Type | Silk & Steel Normal |
| Model Name | D'Addario |
| Model Number | EJ40 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Product Warranty | 1 years. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Acoustic Guitar |
| Set Name | EJ40-6 |
| Sound Profile | Warm and Mellow |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | wound |
| UPC | 019954952167 019954126025 133588804200 |
| Unit Count | 6 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** D'Addario
- **Colour:** Silver Color
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String gauge:** Light
- **String material type:** wound

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these ball end?**
A: Yes ball end. They are a good string although I find them just a little 'quieter' than the other phosphor bronze D'Addario strings I use.
Happy to recommend them and indeed  most D'Addario strings.

## Frequently Bought Together

- D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings, Silk & Steel, EJ40, Light Gauge 11-47, 6-String Set, Pack of 1
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*Last updated: 2026-09-18*