Acoustic Guitar
Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings — Specification brief example
12–53 · Light
Warm. Balanced.
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Use this design example to identify open decisions. Send every string position, material, gauge, tuning, usable length and end requirement; request the confirmed specification and approved sample images before approving a set.
For your acoustic brief, specify all six string positions, individual gauges, core and winding materials, tuning, usable length and end construction. Keep requested values separate from approved values.
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Strings are made to the customer specifications agreed for the order.
Packaging specifications can be customized to customer requirements.
Order lead time is within two months of order confirmation.
Specifications
Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · Light
6 strings
Product overview
Warm. Balanced.
Phosphor bronze offers a warm, balanced tonal direction. Gauge, construction and your instrument influence the final feel and response.
Construction planning
Core
Wrap Wire
Precision Winding
End Construction
Product Image Detail

Ball end detail

Winding detail

Plain string detail

Instrument detail
AI-generated application illustration. Confirm fit and specification for your instrument.
Individual String Specifications
Design example
Illustrative record. Any example gauge is for discussion, not an approved production value. Unconfirmed fields remain to be agreed.
| String | Note | Gauge | Type | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E4 | TBD | Plain | TBD |
| 2 | B3 | TBD | Plain | TBD |
| 3 | G3 | TBD | Wound | TBD |
| 4 | D3 | TBD | Wound | TBD |
| 5 | A2 | TBD | Wound | TBD |
| 6 | E2 | TBD | Wound | TBD |
Scale / Tuning / Tension
Standard tuning example
Standard tuning example. A gauge range alone does not confirm the intermediate string gauges.
Numerical tension requires verified unit weight.
Best For
Playing style
Discuss your instrument and musical requirements.
Feel
Explore your preferred response and playing feel.
Tuning
Confirm the full set for your intended tuning.
Use with
Check size, fit and setup for your instrument.
Compare This Family
Guide examples, not confirmed SKUs.
| Gauge | Name | Selection direction |
|---|---|---|
| 10–47 | Extra Light | Explore a lighter feel |
| 11–52 | Custom Light | Discuss your preferred feel |
| 12–53 | Light | Explore a warm tonal direction |
| 13–56 | Medium | Discuss a firmer feel |
Dealer Resources
Product assets and information for your business.
- Product specificationOn request
- Front imageOn request
- Back imageOn request
- White background imageOn request
- Product catalogDownload
- Dealer product matrixOn request
- Technical guideOn request
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an approved product specification?
No. This page is a specification brief example. Share the complete requirements with us; the final product specification and applicable supply details must be confirmed for your project.
How does phosphor bronze differ from 80/20 bronze?
The catalog describes phosphor bronze as warm and balanced, and 80/20 bronze as brighter and crisp. Discuss samples and your intended specification before selecting.
Can dealers request product assets?
Yes. Ask for the current product specification, approved photos and dealer information. The full catalog is available below; other assets are supplied after confirmation.
Can I develop a private-label version?
Share your instrument, full-set specification and packaging brief. We will discuss the details and sample requirements before confirming a product.
Clearer decisions for your next string line.
Product assets and information for your business.
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