Acoustic Guitar 3rd String Bronze

Acoustic Guitar 3rd String Specification (G String)

1. String Number

• Position: 3rd string (from the bottom when holding the guitar in standard playing position)

2. Tuning

• Standard Tuning Note: G3 (196.00 Hz)

3. String Type

• Core Material: Steel (hex-core or round-core depending on manufacturer)

• Winding Type: Plain steel (unwound) for light and medium gauges, wound for some heavier gauges or specialized sets

• Coating (if applicable): May be coated (e.g., with polymer like NANOWEB or POLYWEB) for extended durability and corrosion resistance

4. Gauge (Diameter)

• Common Gauges (in inches):

  • Extra Light: .023

• Metric Equivalent: 0.58 mm to 0.66 mm (approx.)

5. Tension

• Typical Tension Range: 23–27 lbs (10.4–12.2 kg), depending on gauge and scale length

6. Scale Length Compatibility

• Designed for standard acoustic guitar scale lengths (typically 24.75″ to 25.5″)

7. Ball End

• Type: Ball-end for secure fitting into acoustic guitar bridge

8. Usage

• Intended for use on steel-string acoustic guitars

• Not compatible with classical (nylon-string) guitars

9. Common Materials

• Plain Steel (most common for G string)

• Phosphor Bronze Wound (for wound 3rd strings in some hybrid or medium/heavy sets)

• 80/20 Bronze Wound (less common for 3rd string but available in some sets)