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Phosphor bronze
Warmer and slightly darker than 80/20 bronze, with a longer usable life before the tone goes dull.
Product detailSKU #1274115045233
CleartonePhosphor-Bronze Extra Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Phosphor bronze acoustic set in extra light gauge, coated for longevity. For players who want the easiest possible fretting on an acoustic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners whose fingertips are still toughening up
- Fingerstyle players who want low tension and quick response
- Small-bodied or parlor acoustics that suit lighter strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy strummers who want volume and projection
- Anyone chasing a thick, powerful low end
- Electric guitars — these will not read properly on pickups
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.
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Extra light gauge
The lowest tension in common acoustic sets. Easiest to press and bend, at the cost of volume.
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Coated (Cleartone's treatment)
Slows the corrosion that kills acoustic strings fastest, so brightness holds past the first few sessions.
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Acoustic construction
Bronze wrap on a steel core drives the top of the guitar. Not designed for magnetic pickups.
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Ball-end acoustic set
Seats under standard bridge pins on a steel-string acoustic. Not for classical or nylon-string guitars.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Dropping to extra light lowers tension — expect to check relief and possibly action
- 02Lighter strings can buzz on a guitar set up for mediums
- 03Strings only — no bridge pins, winder or cutters included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on my acoustic-electric?
Yes, if it uses an undersaddle or soundboard pickup. Those sense vibration, not magnetism, so bronze strings work normally.
02Extra light or light — which should I get?
Extra light if fretting is a struggle or you play fingerstyle. Light if you strum hard and want more volume and low end.
03What is the difference from 80/20 bronze?
Phosphor bronze is warmer and less bright out of the pack, and it holds its tone longer. 80/20 is more zingy when brand new.
04Can I put these on a classical guitar?
No. Classical guitars are built for nylon tension and steel strings can damage the neck and bridge. Use nylon strings instead.
