Price: $14.99
(as of Nov 06, 2024 09:16:26 UTC – Details)
Longest-lasting tone night after night. No more endless tunings or inconvenient string changes. You can trust Elixir Strings to deliver premium guitar strings with bright tones and just-right feel.
LEADING GUITAR STRINGS: Made with nickel plated steel wrap wire and our proprietary ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating. For a bright and vibrant longest-lasting tone along with a comfortable, smooth feel
BRILLIANT TONE: Elixir Strings are often rated the best electric guitar strings, you can trust in our consistently reliable performance. From our light electric strings to our heavier gauges
CORROSION RESISTANT: The NANOWEB Coating protects from tone-deadening sweat, corrosion, humidity and rust. Elixir Strings retain their out-of-the-box tone longer than other coated or uncoated strings
MADE IN THE USA: Elixir Strings are lab- and field-tested and made to exacting specifications in our state of the art facility. Versatile and durable, they keep your guitar always sounding its best
CONTENTS: 1x Single Pack of Elixir Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright Tone with Comfortable Smooth Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-14-18-28-38-49
Customers say
Customers like the quality, sound, and longevity of the musical instrument strings. They mention they’re excellent strings that retain their tone astonishingly well, are worth the money, and feel comfortable to play. Some are also happy with the tuning stability, brightness, and value for money.
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Jason –
Perfect for the jungle
I live in the tropicsâa literal jungle climate.Additionally, I am familiar with Elixir brand guitar strings, which I use for my 12-string acoustic and my 6-string acoustic. However, this is the first time I ever used Elixir brand ELECTRIC GUITAR strings.Frankly I was extremely worried because it seems that a large group of buyers of this product (steel strings) bought them for their acoustic guitar, it got me curious on the statistics of reviews where people are using the product for its intended purpose. I hope this review doesn’t disappoint.So for anyone who wanders to the review section before buying, MY REVIEW IS FOR A 12-STRING SET FOR ELECTRIC GUITARS. There IS a difference and if you don’t know, I invite you to do some research before committing to an investment as it could make your guitar sound better and last longer.So, I got a 12-string set for my 12-string electric. I was completely surprised that Elixir made a listing for the instrument because 12-string electrics are relatively rare, unusual, and old-fashionedâmeaning it’s a forgotten item that most string manufacturers overlook, especially with their flagship sets of strings. Elixir went against the odds and got this product out for weird people like me and it uses the same technology as their popular 6-string set counterparts have. Hurray!That being said, you get steel strings that are slipped into a tight micro-thin layer of plastic. This helps keep finger crud and buildup from getting in-between the winding of wound strings, which is one of the major culprits of strings losing their charming ring. The same plastic layer protects the string from sweaty hands and moisture (please do not dunk your guitar in a body of water), which would otherwise rust your strings and also make them sound dead/dull/bad. Considering that I live in the tropics with crazy humidity levels (normally above 80% everyday), these strings will last maintenance-free (you will still require to TUNE your guitar) for months in comparison to uncoated standard strings that could last about 1 month if I’m lucky.I haven’t had my 12-string steel (electric guitar) strings for long enough to determine their longevity, however from my OTHER guitars that use the same brand, I can say that the strings could last a long time. One guitar I restrung back in OCTOBER 2022 and those strings still play and sound great. It’s AUGUST 2023 now. I will admit that after such a long time, there is minor blemishing on their phosphor bronze strings, but that is exactly what I consider to be impressive. And I don’t consider myself to be a soft/light player, neither. I have similar expectations for my steel strings from Elixir.Now unwound strings do not get the plastic coating, probably because of how awkward it would be if it started shifting. Instead, Elixir treats their strings with an anti-rust nickel coating. My research on their manufacturing process is inconclusive, but their “plain steel” strings (strings without winding) do last considerably longer than the competition. Albeit, they will still rust, but I’m sure one wipe from a dry cloth will lengthen the string life considerably. I don’t wipe my strings and they tend to do well on their own. And remember: I live in a jungle climate.These strings feel slick on the fingertips, which some people love or hate. I prefer slick instead of sticky. And now that I mention it, there is a small group of people who HATE these strings with a passion. Realistically, though, people don’t have conversations about guitar stringsâunless you’re talking about your G String. I think any self-respecting guitarist will complain about how their G String is “too loose” or “too tight” or “too sharp” or “too flat” at some point of their life. How at one moment, you feel like “it’s there” and then after a bit, it feels like it shifted and now it feels weird. I personally don’t like it when mine is “too noticeable”. We’ve all been there. As long as it doesn’t snap during your performance is the key. Otherwise you’ll be red with embarrassment with your G String hanging down by your knees or ankles.I think these strings are the best. Some say that the plastic coating can interfere with how pickups interact with the strings, which I say that the coating is so thin that the impact on sound is negligible.MY ONLY RECOMMENDATION when using these strings is to make sure your pick and fingernails do not have sharp edges. The moment that the integrity of the coating is compromised, the strings will lose their magic and rust alarmingly faster. Since I ensure that I’m using smooth-edged picks by round sanding the edges with 600 to 1200 to 2000 grit sandpaper (my personal approach), I find that I can play as heavy and aggressively as I want with these strings and nothing bad happens to the coating.So, to wrap up my thoughts, these strings sound beautiful; they feel beautiful; they last a crazy long time; and most important to me: they can easily endure high humidity climates.
E- –
They sound good and are durable (see note about baritone, 12-68, set)
I bought several sets of Elixir Nanoweb strings for a baritone guitar that has a 28inch scale, typically tuned to either B or A standard. In comparison to stainless or nickel uncoated strings, the Elixirs slip sideways when my finger placement isnât as precisely positioned behind the fret, such as when playing further out on the fret board where I have to angle my hand/fingers slightly to maintain precise finger placement with a straight wrist. Of course, this makes it easy to bend the strings whenever intentionally trying to do so, which was a plus. They also sounded good throughout their time on the guitar.I ended up going back to uncoated, stainless strings because I prefer a more âgrippyâ texture that feels precise and responsive, because I like the sensation of being connected to the guitar.I havenât tried Elixirs on a guitar with regular scale length or thinner gauge strings, but I plan to soon. I think I will like playing them when there can be a little more tension on the strings.I still recommend Elixir strings. In the future, I will try a thinner gauge set on guitars with standard scale lengths and tuning. My âcritiquesâ above are biased by my own quirks about string feel on a baritone scale rather than any concerns with the quality or sound of the strings.They were quality strings that sounded good and lasted a long time.
Lawrence Pardun –
very good product
The only strings I buy. Strong, long-lasting, true tone, and don’t rust.
Rolston Family –
Smooth playing clean tone
The best strings by far that I have ever played. The make playing guitar seem easier
Mark –
Elixir strings are amazing.
These feel really nice. You can’t compare any other string to a freshly put on elixir.
R. Bromage –
Worth the extra few bucks
I remember getting to try these out before they came on the market. At the time they were called ‘Gore-Tex’ or something like that. I wrote them back saying the coating was too thick. (I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who said that).Well now it’s ten years later and they have a very successful product on their hands. Make sure you get the NANOWEB version, unless you’re a jazz player. The ‘polyweb’ coating is just too thick for my tastes. It really mellows the tone of the strings a lot. The coating on the nanowebs is just right.I used to play D’Addarios. After you play on these for an hour or two, they sound like a 2 day old set of D’Addarios. This is perfect, especially because they sound like that for WEEKS!I gig quite a bit, and these will go for about a month before the tone goes dead enough to be objectionable. I usually change them out before then, just to prevent string breakage. With that said, these strings are not any more prone to breakage than other brands.I also like the fact that the newer version (been out for a year or two now) has anti-rust coating on the E, B, and G strings as well. This makes a big difference to someone like me, who has sweaty hands. The anti-rust really does work.Downsides? Well, price is one.The other would be the fact that if you’re addicted the zing factor you get with brand new strings, you may be dissapointed. Out of the box, these are deader sounding than a new set of GHS, Ernie Balls, D’Addarios, etc. But if you compare them a week later, the Elixirs will still be sounding as good as the day you put them on.
Ibdjoker –
Great item!
Great strings! Long lasting life and smooth playing. I’ve been using these for many years. Price is comparable to other online sites.
Freeman –
Best of Both Worlds – Great Tone + Longevity
I purchased these strings for my EVH Wolfgang as it was time to change it’s strings. I saw these on Amazon and figured I would give them a chance. I was blown away at how good these strings feel, they are silky smooth and sound bright and snappy. One thing I noticed was how stable these strings as they didn’t stretch out of tune after putting them on my guitar.I would definitely recommend giving these a try!
Talita Lucena –
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Amazon Customer –
I’m reviewing the 10-59 electric 7 string set. I was skeptical to spend more on a set of coated strings again. I tried elixers years ago when they first came out and they were not very good. I’m getting ready to record, so I thought I’d give them a shot again. They have definitely changed things, and they’re amazing. I don’t think I will ever buy another kind again. I can tune from standard 7 string tuning to A standard with no issue. The sustain is there, the tone is there. They stayed in tune very fast compared to standard strings.
Antônio Pereira agelune –
Qualidade do produto, entrega rápido!!
Anibal P. –
Calidad.
Ezequiel Guerrero –
Excelente sonido te generan