Detail 01
Phosphor bronze
Warmer and slightly darker than 80/20 bronze, and it holds that tone longer before going dull.
Product detailSKU #1274228082499
DunlopResonator Guitar Phosphor Bronze String Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Phosphor bronze string set sized for resonator guitars, which need heavier gauges and higher tension than a standard flattop.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Resonator players restringing a squareneck or roundneck dobro
- Slide playing where high tension keeps the strings off the frets
- Keeping a spare set in the case for breakages
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standard acoustic flattops — tension is heavier than those are built for
- Players wanting low action and light fingering effort
- Electric guitars — bronze will not 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
Resonator-specific set
Gauges run heavier than a normal acoustic set to drive the cone and hold pitch under slide.
Detail 03
Wound strings on a resonator
The cone amplifies string noise, so finger squeaks and pick attack come through more clearly than on a flattop.
Detail 04
Six-string set
Complete restring, no need to mix and match singles or buy a separate plain-string pack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your resonator is squareneck or roundneck before setting up
- 02Higher tension can shift action and intonation — expect a setup after
- 03Strings only. No picks, winders or cleaning cloth included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a regular acoustic guitar?
Not recommended. Resonator sets run heavier tension than a standard flattop's top and neck are braced for. Stick with a normal acoustic set for those.
02What's the difference between phosphor bronze and 80/20?
Phosphor bronze is warmer and darker, with a longer usable life. 80/20 is brighter and more zingy when new but fades faster.
03Will these work for slide?
Yes. The heavier gauges are the point — higher tension keeps the strings from rattling against the frets when you press a slide down on them.
04Do these fit both squareneck and roundneck resonators?
They physically fit both. Squarenecks are usually set up for higher action and lap-style playing, so confirm your instrument's setup matches the tension.
