Detail 01
80/20 bronze
Copper-zinc alloy. Bright and crisp when new, with more high-end snap than phosphor bronze.
Product detailSKU #1274115035487
Elixir80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings With NANOWEB Coating, Light (.012-.053)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated 80/20 bronze acoustic set in light gauge. For players who want a bright sound and strings that stay playable for months.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who sweat through uncoated strings in a week
- Bending and fingerpicking on a smaller-bodied acoustic
- Recording, where consistent tone over several sessions matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing warm, mellow tone from a bronze set
- Anyone wanting maximum volume and low-end from heavy strings
- Drop tunings, where .053 goes slack
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
A thin layer over the string keeps sweat and skin oil out of the windings, so tone lasts longer.
Detail 03
Light gauge (.012-.053)
Standard gauge on most acoustics. Easy enough to bend, still enough tension for strumming.
Detail 04
.012 plain high E
The common middle ground. Lighter than a .013 set, so less finger pressure and less pull on the neck.
Detail 05
Coated string feel
Slicker under the fingers than bare bronze. Less squeak when sliding between chords.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set, six strings. No picks, winder or cutters included.
- 02Coated strings cost more per set but get changed less often.
- 03Switching from a heavier set may need a truss rod tweak.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long do these actually last?
Longer than uncoated bronze. The coating blocks the sweat and oil that dull a set, so tone holds up over weeks of playing instead of hours.
02Is 80/20 bronze brighter than phosphor bronze?
Yes. 80/20 is copper and zinc, which sounds crisper and more cutting up top. Phosphor bronze adds phosphor and reads warmer.
03Will light gauge fit my guitar?
Light (.012-.053) is the most common factory gauge on full-size acoustics. If your guitar shipped with lights, this is a direct swap.
04Do coated strings sound dull?
NANOWEB is the thin coating, so the string starts close to a bare set and holds that tone rather than starting muffled.
