Detail 01
80/20 bronze
Brighter and more cutting than phosphor bronze, with a crisper top end. It's also the alloy that dulls fastest uncoated.
Product detailSKU #1274115035522
Elixir80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings with POLYWEB Coating, Extra Light (.010-.047)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated 80/20 bronze acoustic strings in extra light .010-.047. Bright, low-tension set for players who want easy fretting and long string life.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners building calluses on a steel-string acoustic
- Fingerstyle players who want light tension and less resistance
- Small-body acoustics that don't need heavy strings to sound full
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy strummers who want volume and low-end push
- Players after the warmer, mellower voice of phosphor bronze
- Anyone who prefers the raw grip of an uncoated string
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
POLYWEB coating
A thicker coating than NANOWEB. Slick, quiet under the fingers, and very little squeak when sliding on the wound strings.
Detail 03
.010-.047 extra light
Thinner than the .012 sets most acoustics ship with. Much easier to fret and bend, with less volume and bass.
Detail 04
Coated windings
Sweat and grime stay out of the winding grooves, so the bright 80/20 character holds much longer than an uncoated set.
Detail 05
Acoustic set
Bronze wound. These need an acoustic's saddle and won't drive a magnetic pickup on an electric.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Dropping from .012s to .010s lowers tension — the neck relief will shift
- 02Extra light can buzz on an acoustic set up for heavier strings
- 03The slick coating feels different from uncoated; slides are much quieter
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between 80/20 bronze and phosphor bronze?
80/20 is brighter and more cutting, phosphor bronze is warmer with more midrange. Pick 80/20 if you want your guitar to sound crisper and more present.
02Are extra lights too light for strumming?
They work, but you'll lose volume and low end compared to a light or medium set. If you strum hard, a heavier gauge will push the top better.
03Will the coating change how they sound?
The coating takes a small amount of edge off compared to a fresh uncoated string, and in exchange the tone stays consistent far longer instead of dying in a week.
04Can I use these on a classical guitar?
No. These are steel-core strings for steel-string acoustics. A classical guitar is built for nylon and can be damaged by steel string tension.
