Elixir Strings
Elixir Strings are renowned for producing the brightest tones, offering a perfect feel, and ensuring the longest-lasting sound. Musicians worldwide choose Elixir® Strings to immerse themselves in their music, free from the distractions of constant tunings and frequent string changes. Elixir engineers strings to provide the sound you want, with a feel that enhances the overall playing experience.
Elixir Strings are designed with a proprietary, featherweight coating that keeps them sounding and feeling new for longer. This innovative coating protects against tone-killing elements such as corrosion, dirt, oil, and sweat, ensuring that your strings keep their best performance.
NANOWEB® vs. POLYWEB® Coatings: What's the Difference? The difference between NANOWEB® and POLYWEB® coatings lies in their tone and feel. NANOWEB Coating delivers a bright, lively sound that closely resembles traditional, uncoated strings. The coating is so thin that it's barely noticeable. In contrast, POLYWEB Coating offers a warm, "played-in" tone with a smooth feel. Both coatings reduce finger squeak and extend the life of the strings.
Acoustic 80/20 Bronze vs. Phosphor Bronze: What's the Difference? Elixir offers both Acoustic 80/20 Bronze and Phosphor Bronze strings, each with distinct tonal characteristics. 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are known for a bright, bell-like tone, and are made from 80% copper and 20% zinc, technically making them brass. Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings: These strings offer a tone with warmth and sparkle, made from a copper alloy wrap wire with around 8% tin and a small amount of phosphorus.
Do Elixir Strings Sound Different Than Ordinary Strings? Yes, they do. Elixir Strings with NANOWEB Coating provide a bright and lively tone that feels like uncoated strings. POLYWEB Coated strings produce a warmer, "played-in" sound. The choice between the two depends on the player's tonal preference.
Elixir Strings are known for their longevity, but they won't last forever. Typically, it's time to change the strings when the plain steel strings (high E and B) show signs of wear. While string life varies from player to player, many report that Elixir Strings keep their tone longer than any other brand, whether coated or uncoated.
Elixir Strings with NANOWEB Coating are perfect for those who prefer a bright, lively sound. These strings provide the brightest tone available from Elixir, with a coating so thin that it's almost imperceptible.
Ordinary strings lose their tone due to corrosion on their metal surfaces and due to the buildup of dirt and oils between the windings. Elixir Strings combat these issues by coating the entire string, including the gaps between the windings. This comprehensive protection is unique to Elixir, resulting in strings that keep their tone longer than any other brand.
Unlike other coated strings, which only protect the surface of the windings, Elixir coats the entire string. This includes the gaps between the windings, which are often left exposed in other brands. As a result, Elixir Strings offer superior longevity and tone retention.
Elixir's NANOWEB, POLYWEB, and OPTIWEB Coatings serve as protective barriers against dirt and debris that can degrade string performance. While it's good practice to wipe your strings with a dry cloth after playing, Elixir recommends against using any liquid cleaners or lubricants.
Elixir's Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings are specially designed to prevent rust and corrosion, extending the life of the strings. In combination with the NANOWEB and POLYWEB Coatings that protect the wound strings, these innovations ensure that Elixir Strings last longer and keep their tone.
No matter the choice, Elixir's coated wound strings keep out tone-killing gunk, and their Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings resist corrosion, ensuring longer life and consistent performance across the entire set.