Detail 01
Medium gauge .013-.056
Higher tension means more volume and stiffer feel. Harder on the fingers, harder on the guitar's top.
Product detailSKU #1274115035548
Elixir80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings With NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056)
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The Korena take
Coated 80/20 bronze acoustic set in medium gauge. For flatpickers and hard strummers who want volume and long string life.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bluegrass flatpicking where volume and projection matter
- Heavy strummers who kill light strings too fast
- Dreadnoughts built to handle medium-gauge tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fingerstyle players who want a light touch
- Small-body or vintage guitars not rated for medium tension
- Players who prefer warm, midrange-heavy phosphor bronze
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
80/20 bronze
Brighter and more open on top than phosphor bronze. Cuts through in a group with less midrange.
Detail 03
NANOWEB coating
Seals the windings against sweat and grime, so tone holds longer between changes.
Detail 04
.013 plain high E
Stiff trebles resist bending. Better for pick attack than for blues-style string bends.
Detail 05
Coated windings
Less finger squeak on position shifts, which matters if you record acoustic.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your guitar is rated for medium gauge — not all are
- 02Moving up from lights usually needs a truss rod and possibly saddle adjustment
- 03Standard six-string set; single strings are not included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can my guitar handle medium gauge?
Most dreadnoughts and larger bodies can. Smaller-bodied and older guitars often aren't rated for the added tension. Check with the builder before switching from lights.
02What changes going from light to medium?
More volume and low end, stiffer feel, harder bending. The extra tension usually pulls the neck forward slightly, so a truss rod tweak is common after the change.
03How is 80/20 different from phosphor bronze?
80/20 bronze is brighter and more scooped in the mids. Phosphor bronze is warmer with more midrange body. 80/20 suits players who want cut and sparkle.
04Does the coating change the tone?
NANOWEB is the thin coating, so the initial tone stays close to uncoated. The real difference shows up weeks later, when uncoated strings would have gone dull.
