PRS Classic Acoustic Guitar Strings - Coated 80/20 Bronze Light Gauge | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
PRS Classic Acoustic guitar strings bring the same commitment to quality and innovation that Paul Reed Smith has applied to guitar manufacturing since the late 1980s — now channeled into a coated 80/20 bronze string built for acoustic players who demand vibrant, balanced tone that lasts. Built on a round-wound hexagonal high-carbon steel core and finished with a proprietary coating process, these strings deliver a warm, resonant bronze tone with excellent clarity and long-term durability. Whether you're a flatpicker, a fingerstyle player, or a genre-hopping guitarist who does it all, PRS Classic Acoustic strings are engineered to keep up.
Product Overview
The PRS Classic Acoustic string set is constructed around a hex-shaped high-carbon steel core — a geometry that locks the winding wire firmly in place, ensuring consistent tension, precise intonation, and a stable, resonant platform for the 80/20 bronze winding above it. High-carbon steel provides the tensile strength and stiffness needed to maintain accurate pitch and feel across the full length of the string, from the nut to the saddle.
The 80/20 bronze winding — eighty percent copper, twenty percent zinc — is the traditional choice for acoustic guitar strings and the formula most associated with the bright, warm, richly resonant tonal character players associate with a great acoustic sound. PRS finishes these windings with a proprietary coating process that seals the string against corrosion from moisture, oils, and debris without dampening the natural bronze tone. The result is a coated string that plays and sounds like an uncoated one, with significantly extended lifespan.
At gauges .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, and .052, the Classic Acoustic set lands in a versatile light-medium range that balances comfortable playability with strong projection and tonal body. Round-wound construction across the wound strings provides a natural, responsive feel well suited to both flatpicking and fingerstyle technique. PRS even packages these strings in corrosion-resistant packaging to keep them fresh from the moment of purchase to the moment they go on your guitar.
Ideal For
- Acoustic guitarists looking for a coated bronze string that delivers vibrant, natural tone without the muted feel some coated strings introduce
- Fingerstyle and flatpicking players who need strings that respond well to both gentle touch and aggressive attack
- Genre-hopping musicians who want an all-around acoustic string with balanced tonal response across multiple playing styles
- Players in Idaho Falls seeking a premium acoustic string from one of the most respected names in guitar manufacturing
- Acoustic guitarists who want long-lasting strings that stay fresh in the package and on the guitar
Key Features
Proprietary Coating Over 80/20 Bronze Winding
PRS applies a proprietary coating over the 80/20 bronze winding that resists corrosion and significantly extends string life without compromising the vibrant, balanced bronze tone these strings are designed to deliver. Unlike some coated strings that feel slick or sound muted, the PRS Classic coating is engineered to preserve the natural playing feel and acoustic response of an uncoated bronze string.
Hex-Shaped High-Carbon Steel Core
The hexagonal high-carbon steel core grips the winding wire more securely than a round core, preventing slippage and contributing to consistent intonation, even tension, and a resonant, stable tonal platform. High-carbon steel provides the strength and elasticity needed for accurate pitch retention and a lively, responsive feel under the fingers.
80/20 Bronze Winding for Warm, Resonant Tone
The 80/20 bronze formula — the traditional standard for acoustic guitar strings — produces the warm low-end, articulate midrange, and bright, shimmering treble response that acoustic players have valued for decades. PRS pairs this time-tested winding material with their proprietary coating and hex core to elevate the formula without altering what makes it great.
Flatpick- and Fingerstyle-Friendly Construction
Round-wound construction across the wound strings provides a natural, textured feel that responds well to both pick and finger technique. The balanced gauge set (.012–.052) provides enough tension for strong projection and note definition while remaining comfortable and playable for extended sessions regardless of style.
Corrosion-Resistant Packaging
PRS packages every set of Classic Acoustic strings in corrosion-resistant packaging to protect the strings from humidity and environmental exposure from the moment they leave the factory. When you open the pack, you're getting a string in the same condition it was wound — fresh, vibrant, and ready to perform.
What's Included
- PRS Classic Acoustic Guitar Strings (one set, 6-string)
- Gauges: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .052
- Manufacturer's warranty
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 100148:024:002:005 |
| Guitar Type | Acoustic Guitar |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .052 |
| Winding Type | Round Wound |
| Core Material | Hexagonal High-Carbon Steel |
| Winding Material | 80/20 Bronze |
| Coated | Yes (Proprietary Coating) |
| Packaging | Corrosion-Resistant |
Get Your Hands on These Acoustic Guitar Strings Today
Stop by No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to pick up a set of PRS Classic Acoustic strings and hear the difference that premium materials and thoughtful construction make on your acoustic guitar. Our team is happy to help you find the right strings for your instrument and playing style. Visit our Idaho Falls guitar store or contact us today to check availability.
