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Phosphor bronze
Warmer and slightly darker than 80/20 bronze, with more midrange. The phosphor content also slows corrosion.
Product detailSKU #1273887997809
DR StringsRPML-11 Custom Light RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Phosphor bronze acoustic guitar string set in custom light gauge. For players who want brightness without the tension of a light set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerpickers who find light gauge too stiff
- Smaller-bodied guitars where lighter tension suits the top
- Players who bend a lot on acoustic
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy strummers wanting maximum volume and low-end
- Classical or nylon-string guitars
- Electric guitars — bronze windings won't drive magnetic 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.
Detail 02
Custom light gauge
Sits between extra light and light. Easier on the fingers than a standard light set with a bit more body than extra light.
Detail 03
RARE construction
DR's round-core phosphor bronze design, which typically feels more flexible than a hex-core equivalent.
Detail 04
Acoustic-specific windings
Bronze alloy is non-magnetic, so these produce almost no signal through an electric guitar's pickups.
Detail 05
Gauge change from stock
Moving to lighter strings reduces pull on the neck, so relief and action usually shift after the change.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Not for nylon-string or classical guitars — ball ends and tension differ
- 02You'll need bridge pins already on the guitar; none are included
- 03Changing gauge often calls for a truss rod tweak and saddle check
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between custom light and light?
Custom light is a step thinner overall. Slightly lower tension and easier fretting, with a bit less volume and low-end than a light set.
02Phosphor bronze or 80/20 bronze?
Phosphor bronze is warmer, with fuller mids and a longer usable life. 80/20 is brighter and more scooped when fresh but dulls faster.
03Can I use these on an acoustic-electric?
Yes, if it uses an under-saddle or internal mic pickup. Guitars relying on a magnetic soundhole pickup need steel-wound strings instead.
04How often should I change acoustic strings?
Depends on how much you play and how acidic your sweat is. Once tone goes dull and the windings feel gritty, they're done.
