---
product_id: 2430039
title: "Cleartone Custom-Light Gauge Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings"
brand: "cleartone"
price: "$46"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cleartone"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2430039-cleartone-custom-light-gauge-coated-acoustic-guitar-strings
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Custom light gauge 11-52 EMP ultrathin coating <1 micron American made, premium phosphor bronze Cleartone Custom-Light Gauge Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings

**Brand:** cleartone
**Price:** $46
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Play longer, sound brighter, and stay ahead of the pack with Cleartone’s ultra-durable custom light strings!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cleartone Custom-Light Gauge Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings by cleartone
- **How much does it cost?** $46 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2430039-cleartone-custom-light-gauge-coated-acoustic-guitar-strings)

## Best For

- cleartone enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cleartone brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Durability:** Resists corrosion from sweat, salt, and moisture—perfect for intense, hard-strumming sessions.
- • **Revolutionary EMP Coating:** Thinnest protective film ever (<1 micron) that outlasts coatings 1000x thicker without sacrificing tone or feel.
- • **Consistent Tuning Stability:** Super-high tension winding over hex-core ensures your strings stay perfectly in tune through every performance.
- • **Precision Light Gauge for Agile Play:** Custom 11-52 gauge balances brightness and comfort for dynamic strumming and fingerstyle.
- • **Crafted in the USA with Premium Materials:** Made from the finest phosphor bronze for warm, bright resonance that elevates your acoustic sound.

## Overview

Cleartone Custom-Light Gauge Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings feature a unique EMP ultrathin coating less than one micron thick, providing exceptional durability against corrosion and wear without compromising tone or feel. Made in the USA from premium phosphor bronze, these 11-52 gauge strings deliver warm, bright resonance and maintain tuning stability through super-high tension winding over a hex-core. Ideal for aggressive strummers and professionals seeking long-lasting, high-performance acoustic strings.

## Description

Gauges: 11-15-24-32-42-52Cleartone Acoustic Guitar Strings feature the finest phosphor bronze available for the warmest and brightest resonance on acoustic guitars. A unique treatment called EMP coats the entire string with an ultrathin protective film. It's the thinnest coating ever applied to guitar strings (less than one micron!) and will withstand more abuse from hard strumming than coatings 1000 times thicker! EMP ensures longer string life by protecting strings from corrosion due to skin acidity, salt, and moisture without compromising feel and sound. Super-high tension winding over a hex-core is used to maintain tuning consistency throughout performance duration... Gauges: 11-15-24-32-42-52 Cleartone Acoustic Guitar Strings feature the finest phosphor bronze available for the warmest and brightest resonance on acoustic guitars. A unique treatment called EMP coats the entire string with an ultrathin protective film. It's the thinnest coating ever applied to guitar strings (less than one micron!) and will withstand more abuse from hard strumming than coatings 1000 times thicker! EMP ensures longer string life by protecting strings from corrosion due to skin acidity, salt, and moisture without compromising feel and sound. Super-high tension winding over a hex-core is used to maintain tuning consistency throughout performance duration.

Review: These strings are great, they last a lot longer than Elixirs - These strings are great, they last a lot longer than Elixirs, at least for my somewhat aggressive flatpicking style, which can be hard on the coatings, and they sound and feel closer to regular non-coated strings - so much so that it can come as a bit of a surprise. I am using these on both my Gibson songwriter and my Taylor 814ce. So far I like them better on the Gibson which I tend to flatpick more often, still not sure how I like them on the Taylor which I tend to play more fingerstyle on. They work and sound great of course, but they do sound quite different to elixirs and for some folks it may take some getting used to after years of using elixirs exclusively.
Review: very nice tone. - i usually use these on my electric guitar and there great , i didn't think about ever trying to use them on acoustic but i thought id give them a try, well i first i thought they were a little bright sounding compared to adarios, they also felt a little thinner then 10"s, but the more i played them the sound seem to bring in a nice tone after the strings settled in, very nice i think im gonna run with these for awhile and see how long they hold together as far as tone, great handling, nice and smooth moving up and down the neck. id give them a true run before really jugging them but for right now i think there fantastic.

## Features

- Thinnest coating ever!
- Withstands hard strumming
- American made

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007Y0A72 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,071 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #143 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Color Name | Bronze |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (260) |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.12 ounces |
| Item model number | .011-.052 CUSTOM LIGHT/7411 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 6 inches |
| Size | 11-52 |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Coated |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Cleartone
- **Color:** Bronze
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Coated

## Images

![Cleartone Custom-Light Gauge Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uPWBCwfoL.jpg)
![Cleartone Custom-Light Gauge Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61o5K4da0LL.jpg)
![Cleartone Custom-Light Gauge Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sPE5KcvbL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does anyone know the total string tension in lbs?**
A: Depends on the scale length of the guitar. For a 25.5 inch scale (dreadnaught) it is 168 lbs

**Q: Is it a three pack or single pack? Just curious**
A: This is a single set of six acoustic strings. However, you can search to see if Amazon ASIN B017VDN6RC is still available. That listing is a buy 2 sets get one set free offer.

**Q: what material are these made from?**
A: steel strings with phosphor bronze windings for a Dreadnaught or 000/OM (orchestra model) size guitar.

**Q: are good this strings  for acoustic electric ?**
A: I have used Cleartones for years on my aucostic-electric Martin.  They sound great and last longer because of coating ..

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These strings are great, they last a lot longer than Elixirs
*by M***Z on February 9, 2016*

These strings are great, they last a lot longer than Elixirs, at least for my somewhat aggressive flatpicking style, which can be hard on the coatings, and they sound and feel closer to regular non-coated strings - so much so that it can come as a bit of a surprise. I am using these on both my Gibson songwriter and my Taylor 814ce. So far I like them better on the Gibson which I tend to flatpick more often, still not sure how I like them on the Taylor which I tend to play more fingerstyle on. They work and sound great of course, but they do sound quite different to elixirs and for some folks it may take some getting used to after years of using elixirs exclusively.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very nice tone.
*by W***E on March 19, 2018*

i usually use these on my electric guitar and there great , i didn't think about ever trying to use them on acoustic but i thought id give them a try, well i first i thought they were a little bright sounding compared to adarios, they also felt a little thinner then 10"s, but the more i played them the sound seem to bring in a nice tone after the strings settled in, very nice i think im gonna run with these for awhile and see how long they hold together as far as tone, great handling, nice and smooth moving up and down the neck. id give them a true run before really jugging them but for right now i think there fantastic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sounding strings, very well matched to a maple guitar.
*by B***K on March 9, 2018*

I just threw a set of 13s on a '76 Guild F50. Can't tell they're coated in feel or sound, they're fairly bassy and they're not overly bright making them a perfect match for a maple guitar. Also, did I mention that they are LOUD? Because these strings are much louder than the old strings (granted they were old, but I've never heard anywhere close to this level of volume increase with a new set).﻿ Given my impressions on maple, they might not be my first choice for a rosewood Martin for example although I'm not saying not to try it either. How long they last or refrain from flaking is to be seen, but my initial impression is great! I will come back and update my review should I have any of the above later.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*