Warm Bright

Acoustic 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating

The longest lasting tone night after night!

Elixir® Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with NANOWEB Coating deliver a bright, lively tone together with extended tone life that players have come to expect from Elixir Strings.

Description

Elixir Strings, the #1 acoustic guitar string*

  • Only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings
  • Extended Tone Life – players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated
  • Consistent performance and tone – ready to play whenever you are
  • Smooth feel that is easy on your fingers and enhances playability
  • Reduced finger squeak – good for both performance and recording
  • Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings resist tone-deadening corrosion, ensuring a longer life for entire set
  • With less hassle and expense of frequent strings changes, spend more time making music

*Source: MI SalesTrak® (US $ Vol)

String gauges and part numbers
String Tension for Tuning

Acoustic 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating

Part No. Gauge E-1 B-2 G-3 D-4 A-5 E-6
11002 Extra Light .010 .014 .023 .030 .039 .047
11027 Custom Light .011 .015 .022 .032 .042 .052
11052 Light .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
11077 Light-Medium .012 .016 .024 .035 .045 .056
11102 Medium .013 .017 .026 .035 .045 .056
11182 HD Light .013 .017 .025 .032 .042 .053

Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Baritone with NANOWEB Coating

Part No. Gauge B F# D A E B
11306 Baritone .016 .022 .030 .047 .059 .070
11308 8-String Baritone .016 .022 .030 .047 .059 .070
        .012 .014    

Acoustic 80/20 Bronze 12-String with NANOWEB Coating

Part No. Gauge E B G D A E
11152 12-String Light .010 .014 .023 .030 .039 .047
    .010 .014 .009 .012 .018 .027

String Tension for Tuning

String tension shown below is an approximation. Guitar string tension is based upon a 25.5" guitar scale length and standard tuning. 

Gauge E-1 B-2 G-3 D-4 A-5 E-6 Total Tension (lbs)
Extra Light Strings
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.010 / 16 .014 / 18 .023 / 27 .030 / 26 .039 / 24 .047 / 20 131
Custom Light Strings
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.011 / 20 .015 / 20 .022 / 25 .032 / 30 .042 / 28 .052 / 24 147
Light Strings
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.012 / 23 .016 / 23 .024 / 29 .032 / 30 .042 / 28 .053 / 25 158
Light-Medium Strings
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.012 / 23 .016 / 23 .024 / 29 .035 / 35 .045 / 33 .056 / 28 171
Medium Strings
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.013 / 27 .017 / 26 .026 / 34 .035 / 35 .045 / 33 .056 / 28 183
HD Light Strings
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.013 / 27 .017 / 26 .025 / 32 .032 / 30 .042 / 28 .053 / 25 169
12-String Light
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.010 / 16 .014 / 18 .023 / 27 .030 / 26 .039 / 24 .047 / 20  
12-String Light Continued .010 / 16 .014 / 18 .009 / 19 .012 / 18 .018 / 23 .027 / 26 251
12-String Medium
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.012 / 23 .016 / 23 .024 / 29 .032 / 30 .042 / 28 .053 / 25  
12-String Medium Continued .012 / 23 .016 / 23 .010 / 23 .012 / 18 .016 / 19 .024 / 22 286
12-String Heavy
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.013 / 27 .017 / 26 .030 / 47 .039 / 44 .047 / 36 .056 / 28  
12-String Heavy Continued .013 / 27 .017 / 26 .014 / 45 .018 / 42 .027 / 47 .035 / 44 439
  B-1 F#-2 D-3 A-4 E-5 B-6  
6-String Baritone
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.016 / 26 .022 / 25 .030 / 29 .047 / 40 .059 / 35 .070 / 16 171
8-String Baritone
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
.016 / 27 .022 / 26 .030 / 47 .047 / 44 .059 / 36 .070 / 28  
8-String Baritone Continued     .014 / 26 .017 / 21     255

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PHOSPHOR BRONZE OR 80/20 BRONZE?

Get different tone and feel options with different coatings. All coatings offer the same long-lasting tone life.

WHY ELIXIR STRINGS TONE LASTS SO LONG

Our coating protects the entire string, including the gaps between the windings, eliminating tone-killing debris buildup.

PUT AN END TO DEAD-SOUNDING STRINGS

Elixir Strings sounds like new strings for a long, long time.

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Artists Who Use Acoustic 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating

Richard Thompson, Dave Mason and John Paul White

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