Detail 01
Phosphor bronze
Warmer and darker than 80/20 bronze, with more midrange. Ages more gracefully as it dulls.
Product detailSKU #1321473138294
Ernie Ball2548 Everlast Phosphor Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated phosphor bronze acoustic strings in light gauge. For players who sweat through uncoated sets fast and want a longer-lasting string without paying boutique prices.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players whose strings go dull within a week or two
- Gigging acoustic players who restring between shows
- Steel-string acoustics where .012 is the standard gauge
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum brightness and don't mind restringing often
- Classical or nylon-string guitars
- Heavy strummers wanting more volume and tension from a medium set
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
Coated (Everlast)
A thin layer resists sweat and skin oils, so tone stays consistent longer between changes.
Detail 03
Light gauge
Easier to bend and fret than mediums, with less pull on the neck. The common factory gauge.
Detail 04
Acoustic-specific
Wound in bronze alloy for acoustic resonance. Will not drive an electric guitar's magnetic pickups properly.
Detail 05
Six-string set
One full set, plain treble strings and wound basses. Not a single replacement string.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coated strings feel slightly slicker under the fingers than uncoated
- 02String winders and cutters are not included
- 03Changing gauge may require a truss rod adjustment and intonation check
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in this set?
It's a light acoustic set. Light gauge acoustic sets run .012 on the high E, the most common factory string size on steel-string acoustics.
02How long do coated strings actually last?
The coating slows corrosion from sweat and oils, so tone holds longer than an uncoated set. Actual life depends on how much you play and how acidic your hands are.
03Will these work on my electric guitar?
No. These are bronze-wound for acoustic guitars. Electric pickups need steel or nickel windings to read the string properly.
04Do coated strings sound different from uncoated?
Slightly. Coated sets are usually a touch less bright when brand new, but they hold that tone much longer instead of dying off quickly.
