Detail 01
Flat top winding
The outer wrap is ground flat, so fingers slide instead of catching. Less squeak, smoother under the hand.
Product detailSKU #1274034478106
D'AddarioEFT16 Flat Top PB Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Phosphor bronze light-gauge acoustic strings with a flattened outer wrap. For players who want less finger noise and a smoother feel on a steel-string acoustic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle players bothered by squeak on wound strings
- Recording acoustic where slide noise shows up in the track
- Players with sensitive fingertips who dislike rough windings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy strummers wanting maximum volume and projection
- Players chasing bright, zingy new-string sparkle
- Classical, nylon-string, or electric guitars
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
Phosphor bronze
Warmer and slightly darker than 80/20 bronze, and it holds its tone longer before going dull.
Detail 03
Light gauge
Easier to fret and bend, lighter pull on the neck. Less low-end push than mediums.
Detail 04
Acoustic-specific
Bronze wrap needs a magnetic pickup to be ignored — these won't drive an electric's pickups.
Detail 05
Single set
One set per package, six strings. Budget accordingly if you change often.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your guitar is currently set up for light gauge
- 02Changing gauge can shift action and may need a truss rod tweak
- 03No picks, winder, or cutters included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my dreadnought?
Yes. These are standard-length steel acoustic strings and fit dreadnoughts, concerts, and other full-size steel-string acoustics with standard bridge pins.
02Do flat top strings sound duller than regular ones?
Slightly. Grinding the wrap flat takes off some top-end brightness in exchange for reduced finger noise. Most players notice the smoother feel first.
03Light or medium gauge?
Light is easier to play and gentler on the neck. Medium gives more volume and low end but takes more grip strength.
04Can I use these on an electric guitar?
No. The bronze wrap isn't magnetic enough for electric pickups. Use nickel or steel electric strings instead.
