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85/15 bronze
85% copper, 15% zinc. Reads warmer and less glassy up top than 80/20 bronze.
Product detailSKU #1273888005822
GHSVintage Bronze 85/15 Acoustic Strings Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Light-gauge 85/15 bronze acoustic strings from GHS. An inexpensive restring for steel-string players who change strings often.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Frequent restringing without much cost per set
- Players who find medium gauge too stiff to bend
- Keeping spare sets in a gig bag or case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical and nylon-string guitars
- Electric or bass guitars — these are wound for acoustics
- Players who want strings to last months 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.
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Light gauge
Less tension than medium: easier bends and fretting, at the cost of some volume and low-end push.
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"Vintage Bronze" name
GHS's label for this alloy. It describes the metal, not an aged or pre-worn string.
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Acoustic-specific winding
Made for steel-string flat-tops. Won't work on classical guitars and isn't intended for magnetic pickups.
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Around $11 a set
Cheap enough to change every few weeks — which does more for your tone than the alloy you pick.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the gauge your guitar is set up for; changing tension can shift action and relief
- 02Bronze dulls from skin oils — wipe the strings down after playing
- 03New sets stretch; expect to retune several times over the first day
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between 85/15 and 80/20 bronze?
More copper and less zinc. 85/15 comes across warmer and softer on top; 80/20 is brighter and more scooped when fresh.
02Will these fit a dreadnought?
Yes. They're standard acoustic-length strings and fit dreadnoughts, concert and parlor-size steel-string guitars alike.
03Can I put these on an acoustic-electric?
Yes, if it uses an undersaddle or internal mic pickup. Guitars with magnetic soundhole pickups do better on strings made for magnetic sensing.
04Is light gauge a good choice for a beginner?
Usually. Lower tension is easier on untoughened fingertips and takes less hand strength to fret a clean note.
