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80/20 bronze wound basses
Brighter and more metallic than silverplated copper. Gains treble presence but the shine fades faster with playing.
Product detailSKU #1274034477985
D'AddarioEJ47 Pro-Arte 80/20 Bronze Normal Tension Classical Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Normal-tension 80/20 bronze strings for nylon classical guitars. For players who want a brighter, more cutting sound than standard silver-plated sets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical or flamenco players wanting more treble bite
- Nylon-string guitars used in mixed acoustic ensembles
- Players who find silverplated wound strings too dark
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Steel-string acoustics or any guitar with a pinned bridge
- Players wanting maximum volume and projection under the fingers
- Anyone needing hard tension for aggressive right-hand attack
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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Normal tension
Lower string tension means an easier left hand and a softer attack, at the cost of some volume and headroom.
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Classical (nylon) set
Trebles are plain nylon, basses are wound on nylon floss. Designed for tie-block bridges, not bridge pins.
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Pro-Arte trebles
Sorted by diameter for consistent pitch up the neck, which matters most above the 7th fret.
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Ball-less ends
Strings tie at the bridge. You need to know the classical knot or expect slipping.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nylon-string guitars only — these will damage a steel-string instrument
- 02New nylon stretches for days. Expect repeated retuning at first
- 03Single set, no bridge pins, winder, or tools included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put these on my steel-string acoustic?
No. Nylon sets are made for classical guitars with tie-block bridges. A steel-string built for higher tension will not intonate or sound right, and the ball-less ends will not anchor.
02How is 80/20 bronze different from the standard silverplated set?
80/20 bronze basses sound brighter and more present in the treble. Silverplated copper is warmer and rounder. Choose bronze if your guitar sounds dull or gets buried in a mix.
03Normal tension or hard tension?
Normal tension is easier under the left hand and more forgiving on lightly built guitars. Hard tension gives more volume and resists buzzing under a heavy right hand.
04How long before they settle in?
Nylon stretches far more than steel. Plan on two to four days of frequent retuning before the pitch holds.
