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Phosphor bronze
Warmer and rounder than 80/20 bronze, with more midrange. Also holds its brightness a bit longer before going flat.
Product detailSKU #1274115035479
ElixirPhosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings With NANOWEB Coating, Light/Medium (.012-.056)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated phosphor bronze acoustic strings in a .012-.056 light/medium set. Warm tone, extra tension, long life. Good for strummers who change strings rarely.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hard strummers who want tension and volume
- Dropped or lowered tunings that need extra tightness
- Dreadnoughts and larger bodies with room to move air
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners with soft fingertips — .056 is a lot of tension
- Players who bend often or do delicate fingerstyle
- Vintage or lightly built guitars rated for light gauge 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.
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NANOWEB coating
Thin coating over the whole string. Feels close to uncoated, and blocks the sweat and grime that dull tone.
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Light/medium .012-.056
Light trebles, medium bass strings. Comfortable top end with a much stronger, tighter low end than a straight light set.
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.056 low E
Noticeably higher tension. Stays tight in dropped tunings but pushes harder on the neck and your fretting hand.
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Acoustic set
Bronze wrap wire is acoustic only. It won't work on an electric guitar's magnetic pickups.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Six strings only — no winder, picks, or spare strings included
- 02Moving up from lights usually needs a truss rod and possibly saddle adjustment
- 03Check your guitar's recommended gauge; some builders void warranties above light
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long do these last compared to regular strings?
Much longer. The coating keeps sweat and skin oils off the windings, so a set commonly stays usable for months rather than a couple of weeks.
02Is light/medium the same as medium?
No. Light/medium keeps the light-gauge treble strings and swaps in heavier bass strings. You get medium-set low-end power without medium-gauge stiffness on top.
03Phosphor bronze or 80/20 bronze?
Phosphor bronze is warmer with fuller mids and ages a little more gracefully. 80/20 is brighter and snappier. Pick by the tone you want, not by quality.
04Will these damage my guitar?
On a modern guitar built for light or medium gauge, no. On older or lightly braced instruments, check the maker's recommended gauge before going up.
