Detail 01
Light/medium (.012-.056)
Light plain strings on top, medium wound strings on the bottom. More bass and volume, same treble feel as a light set.
Product detailSKU #1274115035490
Elixir80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating, Light/Medium (.012-.056)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated 80/20 bronze acoustic set with light trebles and medium basses. For strummers who want low-end punch without heavy top strings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Flatpicking and hard strumming that needs a stronger bass response
- Dreadnoughts where a light set sounds thin
- Players who bend often but want more low-end body
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Small-bodied or vintage guitars built for light gauge
- Players who find any added tension hard on the fretting hand
- Anyone wanting warm, rounded tone rather than bright
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
.056 low E
Three thousandths heavier than a light set's .053. Tighter under a pick and less prone to going flat when you dig in.
Detail 03
80/20 bronze
Copper-zinc alloy. Bright and crisp when new, with more high-end snap than phosphor bronze.
Detail 04
NANOWEB coating
A thin layer over the string keeps sweat and skin oil out of the windings, so tone lasts longer.
Detail 05
Coated string feel
Slicker under the fingers than bare bronze. Less squeak when sliding between chords.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavier wound strings raise total tension. Check relief and action after the change.
- 02One set, six strings. No picks, winder or cutters included.
- 03On some guitars the .056 needs a slightly wider nut slot.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between this and the light set?
The top three strings are identical. The wound strings are heavier, ending in a .056 low E instead of .053, which adds bass and volume.
02Do I need a setup after switching from lights?
Often yes. The heavier wound strings pull more on the neck, so relief and action can shift. A truss rod adjustment usually sorts it.
03Are these good for fingerstyle?
They work, but the heavier basses can overpower the trebles when played with fingers. Light gauge stays more balanced for that.
04How long do coated strings last?
Longer than uncoated bronze. The coating blocks the sweat and oil that dull a set, so tone holds up over weeks of playing.
