Detail 01
.013-.056 medium
Significantly more tension than a light set. Drives the top harder for volume, but the fretting hand works more.
Product detailSKU #1274115035515
ElixirPhosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings With NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated phosphor bronze acoustic strings in a heavy .013-.056 gauge. For hard strummers and dreadnought players who want maximum volume and long string life.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hard flatpicking and bluegrass rhythm on a dreadnought
- Players who want more volume and low-end push
- Down-tuning an acoustic without losing string tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bending-heavy playing or light-touch fingerstyle
- Beginners with untoughened fingertips
- Small-bodied or vintage guitars built for light gauge
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 more midrange-forward than 80/20 bronze. Suits heavy strumming without turning harsh.
Detail 03
NANOWEB coating
Seals the windings against sweat and grime, so the set holds its tone months past uncoated life.
Detail 04
Heavier gauge tension
Pulls harder on the top and neck. Some older or lightly built guitars are not rated for medium strings.
Detail 05
Coated wound strings
Slicker under the fingers and quieter on position slides than bare bronze.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that your guitar is rated for medium gauge before fitting these
- 02Moving up from lights usually needs truss rod and saddle adjustment
- 03One set, six strings — no extras included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will mediums damage my guitar?
On a solidly built modern dreadnought, no. Older, small-bodied, or lightly braced guitars can be strained by the extra tension — check what the builder specifies before stringing up.
02Medium or custom light?
Medium (.013-.056) for volume and hard strumming. Custom light (.011-.052) for easier bending and a lighter touch. Medium is harder on the fingers.
03How long do these last?
The NANOWEB coating keeps sweat off the windings, so tone lasts far longer than uncoated phosphor bronze — commonly months rather than weeks.
04Do these fit a classical guitar?
No. These are steel strings for steel-string acoustics. A nylon-string classical guitar is not built to handle steel string tension.
