Detail 01
80/20 bronze
Brighter and more cutting than phosphor bronze when new, but it dulls faster as it oxidizes.
Product detailSKU #1274034478162
D'AddarioEJ36 12-String 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light (10/10-47/27)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Light-gauge 80/20 bronze strings for a 12-string acoustic. For players who want a bright, ringing octave shimmer without high tension on the neck.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 12-string acoustics kept in standard tuning
- Players who want bright, cutting jangle from a bronze set
- Strummed rhythm parts where the octave courses need to sparkle
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string guitars — the set has twelve strings
- Players who want warm, mellow tone; phosphor bronze suits that better
- Anyone chasing heavy strum attack from a thicker gauge
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
Light gauge, .010–.047 with .010–.027 octaves
Lower tension across twelve strings, which matters on a neck already carrying double the pull.
Detail 03
12-string set
Six pairs — four octave courses plus two unison. Tuning takes roughly twice as long as a six-string.
Detail 04
.010 plain first course
Both high E strings are the same gauge, tuned in unison rather than octaves.
Detail 05
Acoustic guitar strings
Bronze wrap needs a magnetic pickup to be heard electrically; these work with a piezo or a mic.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only — no picks, no winder, no spare strings
- 02Twelve strings pull hard; check neck relief after a gauge change
- 03Confirm your bridge takes ball ends, not a slotted classical tie block
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit a regular six-string guitar?
No. This is a twelve-string set with six pairs. On a six-string you would have leftover strings and mismatched gauges.
02What is the difference between 80/20 bronze and phosphor bronze?
80/20 is brighter and more cutting new. Phosphor bronze is warmer and holds its tone longer. This set is 80/20.
03Is light gauge better for a 12-string?
Lighter gauges reduce total tension on a neck already carrying twelve strings, and they are easier to fret and bar.
04How many strings come in the pack?
Twelve — a full set for one restring, gauges .010 to .047 with octave strings from .010 to .027.
