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80/20 bronze
80% copper, 20% zinc. Brighter and more cutting than phosphor bronze, but dulls faster as it oxidizes.
Product detailSKU #1273888005982
GHSBB10U 80/20 Bronze Ultra Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ultra-light 80/20 bronze acoustic strings from GHS. For players who want the easiest possible fretting and a bright, cutting top end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners whose fingertips are still building calluses
- Fingerstyle players wanting low tension and easy bends
- Small-body or parlor guitars that suit lighter tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy flatpickers — ultra lights buzz and lose volume under a hard attack
- Players wanting warm, mellow tone; 80/20 is bright
- 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
Ultra light gauge
Lowest tension in the acoustic range. Easiest to press and bend, at the cost of volume and low-end weight.
Detail 03
Acoustic-specific
Bronze windings are for acoustic guitars only. They won't drive a magnetic electric pickup.
Detail 04
Ball end
Standard acoustic ball ends seat under bridge pins. No knotting or special tailpiece needed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Dropping to ultra lights lowers neck tension — the guitar may need a truss rod tweak
- 02Lower tension can cause fret buzz if your action is already low
- 03One set of six strings. No winder, cutter, or picks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauges are in this set?
This is GHS's ultra light acoustic set — the lightest tension tier they offer for acoustic guitar. Check the package for the exact string-by-string gauges before you buy.
0280/20 bronze or phosphor bronze?
80/20 is brighter and more scooped-sounding when fresh, and fades faster. Phosphor bronze is warmer and holds its tone longer. Pick 80/20 if you want the crisp, ringing top end.
03Will these work on my electric guitar?
No. Bronze is non-magnetic, so the pickups will barely register them. Use nickel or steel electric strings instead.
04Are these OK for a beginner?
Yes. Ultra light is the easiest acoustic gauge on untrained fingers, and at this price a mistake during your first restring costs very little.
