Detail 01
80/20 bronze
Eighty percent copper, twenty percent zinc. Brighter and more scooped than phosphor bronze, but the shine fades faster.
Product detailSKU #1273888006013
GHSBB20X 80/20 Bronze Extra Light Acoustic Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
80/20 bronze acoustic strings in extra light gauge. Bright tone, easy on the fingers, cheap enough to change often.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners whose fingertips are still toughening up
- Small-body and vintage guitars that prefer low tension
- Players who want maximum brightness out of a dark guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy strummers who will rattle extra lights into buzzing
- Players wanting warm, mellow tone
- 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
Extra light gauge
The thinnest common acoustic set. Bends and chords take little effort. Less volume and low end in return.
Detail 03
Extra light on a dreadnought
A big body needs string energy to drive the top. Extra lights can leave a dreadnought sounding thin.
Detail 04
Low tension
Less pull on the neck and bridge. A reasonable choice for old or lightly built guitars.
Detail 05
Under $10
Cheap enough to swap in fresh strings whenever the top end goes dull rather than stretching a set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Dropping from light to extra light can lower action and cause buzz.
- 0280/20 bronze goes dull faster than phosphor bronze. Plan on frequent changes.
- 03One set only, and no winder or cutters included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between 80/20 and phosphor bronze?
80/20 bronze is brighter and more zingy when new. Phosphor bronze adds phosphor for a warmer tone and longer life before going dull.
02Are extra light strings good for beginners?
Yes. Less tension means less finger pressure to fret cleanly, which helps while your fingertips build calluses. Volume and low end suffer somewhat.
03Will these fit my guitar?
They fit standard six-string steel-string acoustics. Not for classical or nylon-string guitars, and not for electrics.
04Why do my new strings sound dull after a week?
Sweat and skin oils get into the winding. 80/20 bronze dulls faster than phosphor bronze. Wiping the strings after playing buys extra time.
