Detail 01
Ultra light gauge
The lowest tension option here. Easiest on fingers and easiest to bend, at the cost of volume and low-end weight.
Product detailSKU #1273888005881
GHSVintage Bronze 85/15 Acoustic Strings Ultra Light
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ultra light 85/15 bronze acoustic strings. For players who want the lowest tension and easiest fretting on a steel-string acoustic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginners whose fingertips are still toughening up
- Small-body and parlor guitars that suit lower tension
- Fingerstyle players wanting minimal resistance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy strummers who need volume and body
- Players who dig in hard — ultra lights buzz and go sharp
- Electric guitars, where bronze strings barely register
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
85/15 bronze
Higher copper content than 80/20. Slightly warmer and less glassy than standard bronze, with a bit more midrange.
Detail 03
Bronze wrap wire
Bronze is not magnetic enough for electric pickups. These are for acoustic guitars only.
Detail 04
Uncoated
Brighter fresh out of the pack than coated sets, but bronze oxidizes and dulls with handling.
Detail 05
Low tension on the top
Less pull on the neck and bridge, which suits older or lightly built guitars.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One six-string set only. No bridge pins, winder, or cutters
- 02Dropping from lights to ultra lights may cause fret buzz until the truss rod is adjusted
- 03Not for classical or nylon-string guitars — these are steel core
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between 85/15 and 80/20 bronze?
85/15 has more copper in the wrap wire. It reads slightly warmer and more midrange-forward, where 80/20 is brighter and more scooped when fresh.
02Are ultra light strings good for beginners?
Yes. Lower tension means less finger pressure to fret cleanly, which helps while calluses build. The trade-off is less volume and a thinner low end.
03Will these work on my electro-acoustic?
Yes, if it uses a piezo or undersaddle pickup, which most do. They will not drive a magnetic soundhole pickup well, since bronze is not ferrous.
04Do I need a setup after switching to these?
Possibly. Lower tension means less neck relief, which can bring on buzz. A small truss rod adjustment usually fixes it if your guitar was set up for heavier strings.
