Detail 01
Phosphor bronze
Copper-tin wrap with phosphor added. Warmer and darker than 80/20 brass, and it resists going dead quite as fast.
Product detailSKU #1273887997781
DR StringsRare Phos Bronze Bluegrass Acoustic Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Phosphor bronze acoustic set from DR's Rare line, sold as a Bluegrass set. For flatpickers who want warm bronze tone at a low price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flatpicking and rhythm work on a steel-string dreadnought
- Players who want warmer tone than 80/20 bronze
- Restringing several acoustics without spending much per set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Electric guitars — bronze gives weak, uneven pickup output
- Players who want coated strings that last months
- Nylon-string classical or ukulele-family instruments
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
"Bluegrass" set name
A DR set name tied to flatpicking use, not a gauge you can read off the title. Check the pack.
Detail 03
Listed color: blue
That's the line and packaging. The wound strings are bronze colored; nothing here is coated or dyed.
Detail 04
Uncoated
Full brightness and grip out of the pack, but sweat and skin oils dull them faster than a coated set.
Detail 05
$8.99
Cheap enough to change strings often, which is the right approach with uncoated bronze.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Gauge is not in the title — confirm the set suits your guitar
- 02Uncoated bronze dulls within weeks of regular playing
- 03A gauge change can require truss rod and intonation adjustment
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on an electric guitar?
No. Bronze wrap produces weak, uneven output through magnetic pickups. Use nickel or nickel-plated steel electric strings instead.
02Are these coated?
No. These are uncoated phosphor bronze. You get more initial brightness and grip, but shorter life than a coated set.
03What does "Bluegrass" mean on a string set?
It's DR's name for this set, aimed at flatpicking. It describes intended use, not a standard gauge. Confirm gauges on the packaging.
04Why is the color listed as blue?
The blue refers to the packaging and product line. The strings themselves look like normal bronze-wound acoustic strings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
