Detail 01
Ultra light gauge
The lowest tension of these three sets. Easiest fretting and bending, but less volume and more chance of fret buzz.
Product detailSKU #1274115045246
CleartoneCoated Phosphor-Bronze Ultra Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated ultra-light acoustic set. Easiest set here on the fingers, built to last past an uncoated set. For light-touch and fingerstyle players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners whose fingertips are still toughening up
- Fingerstyle and light strumming where high tension isn't wanted
- Players who sweat and want strings to last past a week
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy strummers — ultra lights will buzz and lose volume
- Anyone who wants maximum acoustic projection and low-end body
- Players who dislike the slick feel of a coating
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Coated
A thin layer over the string slows corrosion from sweat and skin oils, so tone stays consistent longer than uncoated.
Detail 03
Phosphor bronze
Copper and tin with phosphor added. Warmer and slightly darker than 80/20 bronze, with a longer usable life.
Detail 04
Acoustic guitar strings
Bronze windings are built to drive a wooden top. Magnetic pickups on an electric will barely read them.
Detail 05
Coated vs uncoated feel
Less finger squeak sliding between chords, and a smoother surface. Some players find it slicker than bare wire.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Six strings, one set. No picks, winder or bridge pin puller included
- 02Dropping to ultra lights lowers neck pull — action may drop and buzz
- 03Ultra light on a big dreadnought can sound thin; a smaller body suits them better
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my electric guitar?
No. Bronze acoustic strings are not magnetic enough for electric pickups. Use nickel-plated electric strings on an electric.
02How much longer do coated strings last?
The coating slows the corrosion that dulls tone, so they hold their sound noticeably longer than an uncoated set. Actual life depends on how much you play and how acidic your sweat is.
03Are ultra lights too light for a dreadnought?
They'll play easily but sound thinner and may buzz if you dig in. On a large body, medium gauge gives more volume and low end.
04Should a beginner start with these?
Ultra lights take the least finger pressure, so chords come easier while calluses build. The tradeoff is less volume and lower resistance to hard strumming.
