Detail 01
80/20 bronze
Brighter and more scooped than phosphor bronze. Fresh-set sparkle up front, less midrange warmth.
Product detailSKU #1274115035546
Elixir80/20 Bronze 12-String Acoustic Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating, Light (.010-.047)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated 80/20 bronze 12-string set in light gauge. For 12-string acoustic players who want string life measured in months, not weeks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who sweat through uncoated strings in two weeks
- 12-string acoustics where restringing twice as long is a chore
- Bright, chimey strum tone that stays bright longer
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Six-string guitars — this is a 12-string set only
- Players who want the raw bite of uncoated bronze
- Anyone chasing the cheapest set per pack
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
NANOWEB coating
Thin coating over the whole string. Feels close to uncoated, keeps oils and skin out of the windings.
Detail 03
Light gauge .010-.047
Lower tension across 12 strings, so easier fretting and less pull on the neck and top.
Detail 04
12-string set
Includes octave and unison pairs. Wrong count for a standard six-string.
Detail 05
.010 plain first pair
Thin trebles bend easily but break more readily on hard strummers than a medium set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your guitar is a 12-string — six-string players need a different set
- 02Twelve strings take roughly twice the time to change
- 03Check your guitar's recommended gauge; some 12-strings are built for light tension
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long do these actually last?
The NANOWEB coating blocks sweat and skin oils from the windings, which is what kills tone on uncoated strings. Expect noticeably longer usable life than a plain bronze set.
0280/20 bronze or phosphor bronze for a 12-string?
80/20 is brighter with more top-end shimmer, which suits the ringing character of a 12-string. Phosphor bronze is warmer and more midrange-focused.
03Will light gauge sound too thin on a 12-string?
Light gauge is the common choice for 12-strings because full tension across twelve strings is substantial. You lose some volume versus medium but gain playability.
04Does the coating feel slick?
NANOWEB is the thinner of Elixir's coatings and stays close to a bare string feel. It does reduce finger squeak when sliding.
