Detail 01
Extra light gauge
The lowest tension option here. Easiest to press and bend, at the cost of volume and low-end push under a pick.
Product detailSKU #1273888005909
GHSWhite Bronze Extra Light Acoustic-Electric Strings
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An extra-light acoustic-electric set at a low price. For players who want the easiest possible fretting on an acoustic with a pickup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New players whose fingertips aren't callused yet
- Fingerstyle players who want minimal resistance
- Older or lightly braced acoustics that dislike heavy tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Heavy strummers who want volume and headroom
- Players tuning down, where light strings go slack
- Anyone who buzzes with a low action setup
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
White bronze alloy
A different wrap alloy than standard bronze, so expect a different feel and wear pattern than the phosphor bronze you may be used to.
Detail 03
Acoustic-electric rated
Works on an acoustic with or without a pickup. Undersaddle and soundhole pickups both read these normally.
Detail 04
$14.47 a set
Cheap enough to change strings on schedule rather than stretching a dying set for months.
Detail 05
Steel-string set
For steel-string acoustics only. Never fit these to a classical or nylon-string guitar; the tension can damage the top.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Extra light tension may need a truss rod tweak to stop fret buzz
- 02No string winder or cutter included; you supply the tools
- 03Dropping gauges changes intonation, so recheck tuning at the 12th fret
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work with my acoustic pickup?
Yes. They are steel-core acoustic strings, so magnetic soundhole pickups read them and undersaddle piezos pick up the vibration normally. No special installation required.
02Are extra lights too light for strumming?
They can be. Extra lights drive the top less than a light or medium set, so hard strumming sounds thinner and can buzz. Fingerstyle and light picking suit them better.
03Can I put these on a classical guitar?
No. Classical guitars are built for nylon string tension. Steel strings on a classical can pull the bridge or damage the top.
04How is white bronze different from regular bronze?
It's a different wrap alloy, so the feel under your fingers and the way the set ages differ from the phosphor bronze sets most shops stock by default.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
