Detail 01
80/20 bronze
Brighter and more crisp than phosphor bronze, with a snappier attack. It also dulls faster once the coating wears.
Product detailSKU #1274115035476
Elixir80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings With NANOWEB Coating, Custom Light (.011-.052)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated 80/20 bronze acoustic strings in a .011-.052 custom light set. For players who want brighter tone and hate changing strings often.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who sweat through uncoated strings in a week
- Fingerstyle and light strumming on smaller-body acoustics
- Recording where a bright, present top end helps
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting warm, mellow tone — phosphor bronze suits better
- Heavy strummers needing more tension and volume
- Anyone unwilling to pay a premium over uncoated sets
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 closer to uncoated than thicker coatings, and keeps tone stable far longer.
Detail 03
Custom light .011-.052
Lighter than standard light. Easier to bend and fret, slightly less volume and low-end push.
Detail 04
Gauge jump from .011 to .052
Light trebles with fairly substantial bass strings, so the low end stays firm despite the easy top.
Detail 05
Acoustic set
Bronze wrap wire is for acoustic guitars only. It won't drive a magnetic pickup on an electric.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set of six strings — no picks, winder, or extras included
- 02Dropping to .011 from .012s may need a truss rod tweak
- 03Coated strings can feel slick at first; grip settles in after playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long do Elixir strings actually last?
Far longer than uncoated. The NANOWEB coating resists the sweat and grime that kill tone, so many players get several months out of a set instead of weeks.
02What's the difference between 80/20 bronze and phosphor bronze?
80/20 bronze is brighter and crisper with a snappier attack. Phosphor bronze is warmer and holds its tone a bit longer. Same gauges are interchangeable on the same guitar.
03Is custom light too light for strumming?
It works, but you give up some volume and tension. Hard strummers usually prefer light or light/medium for more push and less rattle.
04Will these fit my guitar?
They fit any standard 6-string steel-string acoustic. Not for classical or nylon-string guitars, and not for electrics.
