Detail 01
Light gauge (12–53)
The set uses the stated light gauges for a softer, smoother playing feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000470891
Gibson12-String Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Light
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A light-gauge, polymer-coated phosphor bronze set for 12-string acoustic guitars, built around warm tone, clear notes, and longer-lasting string performance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players using a 12-string acoustic guitar
- Players who prefer light 12–53 gauges
- Players seeking phosphor bronze strings with a protective polymer coating
- Frequent or long-session players who want to change strings less often
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars other than 12-string acoustic models
- Players who do not want light-gauge strings
- Players seeking uncoated strings
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
Thin polymer coating
The coating is stated to protect the strings from dirt and sweat and help them last longer.
Detail 03
Phosphor bronze wrap
Gibson describes the resulting sound as rich and warm, with clear notes.
Detail 04
High-carbon steel hex core
Each string uses a high-carbon steel core with a hex shape.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your guitar is a 12-string acoustic.
- 02The set is light gauge, 12–53.
- 03Its high-carbon steel hex core is wrapped in phosphor bronze and finished with a thin polymer coating.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instruments are these strings for?
They are designed to work with 12-string acoustic guitars.
02What gauge are they?
They are a light-gauge set, 12–53.
03Are these coated strings?
Yes. Each string has a thin polymer layer over its phosphor bronze wrap.
04Where were they made and tested?
Gibson states that its master luthiers made and tested them in Montana.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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