Elixir 21027 ATTUNE 11-52 Guitar strings

Crisp Tone and Natural Feel for Acoustic Guitar

Elixir ATTUNE Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are built for players who want the bright, articulate voice of phosphor bronze without the slick, coated feel of traditional long-life strings. The round-wound phosphor bronze wrap wire sits over a steel hex core, producing the warm-yet-bright tonal balance that acoustic players reach for when strumming open chords or picking single-note lines. What separates this set from standard factory strings is Elixir's new Attune technology — a breakthrough coating system that protects the wrap wire from corrosion and grime while leaving the playing surface feeling natural and grippy under the fingers. Players switching from uncoated phosphor bronze will notice the strings still respond to light touch and bend easily, but they keep their fresh tone through weeks of regular playing rather than fading after a few sessions.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Hardness: Custom Light
• Gauge: .011" / .015" / .022" / .032" / .042" / .052" (Custom Light 11-52)
• Material: Phosphor Bronze wrap wire
• Core: Steel
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Ending: Ball End
• Set: 1 set
• Technology: Elixir Attune
• Tone Character: Crisp and Clear

Who This Set Is For

The Custom Light 11-52 gauge suits acoustic players who want easier fretting under the fingers without sacrificing low-end fullness on the wound strings. Fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, and gigging guitarists who sweat through long sets will benefit most from the Attune coating's resistance to tone-killing grime. Strummers who prefer a slightly lighter feel than standard light gauges will find the .011 top string easier to bend, while the .052 low E still delivers enough body for dropped tunings and chunky rhythm work. Studio players chasing a bright, defined acoustic voice will appreciate the crisp note separation that the round-wound phosphor bronze wrap produces, and the natural uncoated feel means recording sessions don't suffer from the slippery attack that some coated strings deliver.