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.011-.052 custom light
Lighter than a standard .012 set on the treble side but keeps fuller bass. Easier bending, less thump.
Product detailSKU #1274115035509
ElixirPhosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings With NANOWEB Coating, Custom Light (.011-.052)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated phosphor bronze acoustic strings in a light-leaning hybrid gauge. For players who want string life measured in months, not weeks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players whose sweat kills uncoated strings in a week
- Gigging acoustic players who hate changing strings mid-run
- Fingerstyle and light strumming that wants easy bending
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum volume from heavy strumming
- Anyone who prefers the bright bite of fresh uncoated bronze
- Electric guitars — these are acoustic strings only
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
Phosphor bronze
Warmer and darker than 80/20 bronze, with more midrange. Ages more slowly toward dull.
Detail 03
NANOWEB coating
Thin polymer layer over the whole string. Blocks sweat and grime from reaching the windings.
Detail 04
Coated wound strings
Less finger squeak when sliding position, and a slightly smoother feel than bare bronze.
Detail 05
$17.99 per set
Costs more per set than uncoated, but typically outlasts several sets, so cost per hour drops.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only — six strings, no spares or picks included
- 02Check your guitar's current gauge; changing tension may need a truss rod tweak
- 03Coated strings can feel slick if you're used to bare bronze
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 phosphor bronze. The NANOWEB coating keeps sweat and skin oil off the windings, which is what normally kills tone. Heavy players still get months out of a set.
02Will these fit my guitar?
Any standard six-string steel-string acoustic. They are not for classical/nylon guitars or electric guitars.
03Custom light or medium?
Custom light (.011-.052) is easier on the fingers and better for bending and fingerstyle. Medium (.013-.056) pushes more volume for hard strumming.
04Does the coating change the sound?
Slightly. Coated strings are a bit warmer and less zingy when brand new, but they stay that way far longer instead of dulling off within a week.
