Detail 01
80/20 bronze
80% copper, 20% zinc. Brighter and more crisp than phosphor bronze, but the sparkle fades faster as they oxidize.
Product detailSKU #1273888004211
Fender70CL 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Strings - Custom Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Custom light 80/20 bronze acoustic strings. A lighter-tension set for players who want an easy feel and a bright, present top end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle or light strumming where high tension fights you
- Players wanting more treble sparkle from a dark-sounding guitar
- Smaller-bodied acoustics that get boomy with heavier gauges
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hard flatpickers who need volume and tension underneath
- Players wanting a warm, mellow tone with less top end
- Anyone chasing long string life between changes
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
Between extra light and light. Easier to fret and bend than a standard light set, with a bit less volume.
Detail 03
Acoustic strings
Bronze windings are not magnetic enough for electric pickups. These are for acoustic guitars, including acoustic-electrics with piezo systems.
Detail 04
Lower tension
Less pull on the neck and top. Often means lower action, but can buzz if your guitar is set up for heavier strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Dropping gauge changes neck relief; the guitar may need a truss rod tweak
- 0280/20 loses brightness faster than phosphor bronze, plan on changing more often
- 03No string winder or cutter included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in a custom light set?
Custom light sits between extra light and light. It is Fender's in-between gauge, giving easier fretting than a light set without going as thin as extra light.
02What is the difference between 80/20 and phosphor bronze?
80/20 bronze is brighter and more crisp up top. Phosphor bronze is warmer and holds its tone longer because the phosphor slows corrosion.
03Can I use these on an electric guitar?
No. Bronze windings do not drive magnetic pickups properly. Use nickel or steel electric strings instead.
04Will these work on my acoustic-electric?
Yes, if it uses an undersaddle piezo or mic system. Those sense vibration rather than magnetism, so bronze strings work fine.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Custom Light
