Ernie Ball Launches Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

Ernie Ball launches Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings in collaboration with John Mayer

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (May TBD, 2025) – Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium guitar strings and accessories, proudly announces the launch of the all-new Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic guitar strings. Developed in close collaboration with Grammy Award-winning guitarist John Mayer, Bell Bronze strings are engineered to meet Mayer’s exacting performance standards, offering players a bold new voice for their acoustic guitars.

Crafted using a proprietary alloy inspired by the metals traditionally found in bells and cymbals, Earthwood Bell Bronze strings deliver a uniquely rich, full-bodied tone with enhanced clarity, harmonic content, and projection – making them the most sonically complex acoustic strings in the Ernie Ball lineup to date.

“Earthwood Bell Bronze strings are a giant leap forward in tone, playability, and durability. They’re great in any musical setting but really shine when played solo. There’s an orchestral quality to them.” -John Mayer

Product Features:

Developed in collaboration with John Mayer
Big, bold sound
Inspired by alloys used for bells and cymbals
Increased resonance with improved projection and sustain
Patent-pending alloy unique to Ernie Ball strings

How is Bell Bronze different?

Richer and fuller sound than 80/20 and Phosphor Bronze without sounding dark
Similar top end to 80/20 Bronze with richer low end than Phosphor Bronze

Gauges Offered:

Extra Light Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings 10-50

Light Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings 11-52

Medium Light Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings 12-54

Medium Earthwood Bell Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings 13-56

About Ernie Ball

In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young, and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA. Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide. Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available. Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White, and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the ’70s, Sterling Ball played an important role in the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. The family-run company maintains its founder’s dedication to preserving the musician’s playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood, and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, keeping each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world’s largest and longest-running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year to play live on national tours, festivals, and events.

Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com.