Detail 01
Silk and steel construction
Silk layer under the winding cuts tension and softens attack. Warmer, quieter, mellower than plain bronze.
Product detailSKU #1273888006010
GHS350 Silk and Steel Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silk-and-steel acoustic strings in medium gauge. Steel core wrapped over silk, for players who want lower tension and a softer feel than standard bronze.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle players who want less bite under bare fingers
- Older parlor and small-body guitars that dislike high tension
- Players with sore fingertips coming back to acoustic
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Flatpickers wanting loud, ringing bronze volume
- Anyone needing bright, cutting tone in a band mix
- Players who like stiff, high-tension feel for heavy strumming
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
Medium gauge
Heavier than the light sets most acoustics ship with. More volume and low end, more push against the neck.
Detail 03
Medium gauge in a silk-and-steel set
Feels closer to a standard light set in tension because the silk lowers it. Not a true medium feel.
Detail 04
Acoustic guitar strings
Steel-string acoustic only. Not for classical or nylon-string guitars, and not for electric.
Detail 05
Under $20
Entry-level pricing, so trying a set to see if you like the softer feel is a low-risk experiment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only. No spares, no bulk pack at this price.
- 02Switching gauge or type may need a truss rod and saddle recheck.
- 03Silk winding wears faster than plain bronze on hard strumming.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are silk and steel strings easier on your fingers?
Yes. The silk layer under the winding lowers tension and softens the attack, so they press down easier and feel less abrasive than standard bronze acoustic strings.
02Can I use these on a classical guitar?
No. These are steel-core strings for steel-string acoustics. A classical guitar built for nylon can be damaged by steel-string tension.
03Will medium gauge be too heavy for my guitar?
Silk and steel runs lower tension than standard sets, so this medium sits nearer a regular light. Still worth checking your guitar's recommended gauge.
04How do these sound compared to bronze strings?
Warmer and quieter with less top-end sparkle. Good for fingerpicking and recording close-miked. Less projection if you need to cut through a room.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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