Elixir 21052 ATTUNE 12-53 Guitar strings

Elixir ATTUNE Phosphor Bronze Strings — Natural Feel, Long-Lasting Tone

Elixir 21052 ATTUNE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are designed for steel-string acoustic players who want the crisp, clear voice of phosphor bronze without the slick, coated feel that has defined earlier Elixir lines. The new Attune technology applies Elixir's lightest coating to date, so the strings sit under the fingers like a standard uncoated set while still benefiting from the brand's signature tone protection. What emerges is a set that feels familiar from the first strum yet keeps its fresh-from-the-pack character far longer than typical acoustic strings.

Built around a steel core with a phosphor bronze wrap wire and finished with ball ends for quick installation, this Light 12-53 set is the most popular gauge in the ATTUNE lineup and suits the widest range of acoustic playing styles.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Gauge: .012" / .053" (Light) — per-string: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Material: Phosphor Bronze wrap wire
• Core: Steel
• Winding Type: Round Wound
• Ending: Ball End
• Coating Technology: Elixir ATTUNE — lightest coating in the Elixir acoustic line
• Total Tension: ~73.5 kg at 648 mm scale length, standard tuning
• Set: 1 set

Who It's For

The ATTUNE Phosphor Bronze Light 12-53 set is the right choice for acoustic guitarists who want crisp, clear tone and a natural playing feel without giving up the long string life Elixir is known for. Fingerpickers, strummers, and singer-songwriters who play daily will appreciate the firm grip that supports expressive bends and vibrato, while gigging musicians benefit from the longest-lasting tone in the Elixir lineup. The Light 12-53 gauge is the most popular option in the ATTUNE range and works well on most standard steel-string acoustics, making it a smart upgrade for players who have been hesitant to try coated strings in the past.