Detail 01
Phosphor bronze
Warmer and darker than 80/20 bronze, with more midrange. Also resists corrosion longer, so tone holds up over more playing hours.
Product detailSKU #1273888004196
Fender60CL Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings - Custom Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Phosphor bronze acoustic strings in custom light gauge. A middle ground for players who find lights too slack and mediums too stiff.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle players wanting more give than a medium set
- Smaller-bodied acoustics that get boomy with heavier strings
- Players stepping down from lights for easier bending
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy flatpickers driving a dreadnought for volume
- Electric guitars — these will not work on magnetic pickups
- Classical or nylon-string guitars
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
Custom light gauge
Sits between light and medium. Easier on the fingers than mediums, with more body and volume than a straight light set.
Detail 03
Acoustic strings
Bronze wrap over steel core. It will not drive an electric guitar's magnetic pickups — piezo and mic systems only.
Detail 04
Steel core
Full tension on a steel-string neck. Never fit these to a classical guitar built for nylon.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Changing gauge shifts neck relief — the guitar may need a truss rod tweak
- 02Saddle and nut slots cut for a different gauge can buzz or bind
- 03New strings stretch — expect retuning for the first day or two
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is custom light gauge?
A set that falls between light and medium. It gives you more tension and low-end than lights without the finger pressure and stiffness of a medium set.
02Phosphor bronze or 80/20 bronze?
Phosphor bronze is warmer with stronger mids and holds its tone longer. 80/20 is brighter and more scooped up front but fades faster.
03Can I put these on an electric guitar?
No. The bronze wrap is non-magnetic, so magnetic pickups will barely register the wound strings. Use electric strings on an electric guitar.
04Do I need a setup after switching to these?
Not always, but changing gauge changes string tension and neck relief. If you get buzzing or high action after the swap, a truss rod adjustment fixes it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Custom Light
