Bronze guitar strings

1. Are bronze guitar strings good?
2. Are bronze strings good for acoustic guitar?
3. What's the difference between bronze and phosphor bronze guitar strings?
4. What's the difference between nickel and bronze guitar strings?

Are bronze guitar strings good?

Bronze is softer than steel but it still resists corrosion pretty well, especially around salt-water or humid climates. Phosphor Bronze - Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings are a bit warmer and airy than regular bronze strings. A lot of players think that this makes them better for finger picking.

Are bronze strings good for acoustic guitar?

D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings are somewhat of an “industry standard”; they're reliable, inexpensive, they sound great, and they are very resistant to breakage. You can think of these as the acoustic guitar strings for those that don't want to think too much about their acoustic guitar strings.

What's the difference between bronze and phosphor bronze guitar strings?

Basically phosphor bronze is 92% copper—so a little bit more copper than 80/20 bronze—has about 8% tin and contains trace amounts of phosphorous, which is what makes it a little bit more corrosion resistant compared to 80/20 bronze. Phosphor bronze is really known for having a balanced, rather warm response.

What's the difference between nickel and bronze guitar strings?

Some observations: The phosphor-bronze strings are much louder and brighter, with higher highs and lower lows. ... Meanwhile, the nickel-wrapped strings are sweeter and quieter. Compared to the coated strings, they have a softer, less “metallic” feel on the fingers.