Acoustic Strings

With the longest lasting tone, Elixir® Strings eliminates distractions and keeps you playing whenever, wherever creativity strikes.

PHOSPHOR BRONZE NANOWEB 80/20 BRONZE NANOWEB 80/20 BRONZE POLYWEB

Guitar Type

Acoustic

Acoustic

Acoustic

Tone

Rich and Full

Bright and Lively

Warm and "Played In"

Feel

Smooth

Smooth

Slick and Fast

Wrap Wire

Phosphor Bronze

80/20 Bronze

80/20 Bronze

Technology

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Original POLYWEB

Tone Life

Longest-lasting

Longest-lasting

Longest-lasting

PHOSPHOR BR NANOWEB 80 / 20 BRONZE NANOWEB 80 / 20 BRONZE POLYWEB

Guitar Type

Acoustic

Acoustic

Acoustic

Tone

Rich and Full

Bright and Lively

Warm and "Played In"

Feel

Smooth

Smooth

Slick and Fast

Wrap Wire

Phosphor Bronze

80/20 Bronze

80/20 Bronze

Technology

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Ultra-thin NANOWEB

Original POLYWEB

Tone Life

Longest-lasting

Longest-lasting

Longest-lasting

artists who use
elixir strings

Ben Gallaher

Ben Gallaher

The tone quality, feel, durability and reliability is second to none with Elixir Strings whether I'm on the road, writing or in the studio.

Massimo Varini

Massimo Varini

Once you try Elixirs, you can't go back! Elixir Strings have unbeatable durability, an awesome sound and are really comfortable to play.

Maneli Jamal

Maneli Jamal

Elixir Strings inspire me to pick up my guitar more because of that rich tone that we all want out of our acoustic guitars.  

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Mira Goto

I love how fresh and full Elixirs sound. They're the only ones that consistently sound good on all my guitars. They really are the best.

Michael Watts

Michael Watts

I am very lucky to play instruments made by the world's finest guitar builders and I insist on Elixir Strings every time.  

Gabriella Quevedo

Gabriella Quevedo

The tone and durability is amazing. I love that I don’t have to change strings so often because Elixir Strings last for a very long time.

Chris Woods

Chris Woods

Whenever inspiration strikes, I can pick up my guitar knowing my strings are going to be working with me, not against me.   

Mandy Rowden

Mandy Rowden

Elixir Strings give me the polished sound I love and a level smooth playability I don't get elsewhere. Plus the long shelf life that I depend on.

ELEVATE YOUR SOUND

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LONGEST LASTING TONE

Elixir Strings have the longest lasting tone compared to any string, coated or uncoated. Sounds great gig after gig. Session after session.

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CORROSION RESISTANCE

With featherweight coatings and anti-rust plating, our strings are protected against tone-killing debris and stand up to sweaty hands and humidity.

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UNMATCHED COMFORT

Experience effortless playability with our ultra-smooth strings, designed for maximum comfort, enhanced control, and reduced finger squeak.

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RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

Elixir Strings can withstand wildly fluctuating temperatures, and even the worst of humidity. Our strings deliver consistent performance no matter the environment.

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GREAT TUNING STABILITY

Players report Elixir Strings stay in tune for longer, eliminating endless tunings that keep your guitars from consistently sounding their best.

Elevate Your Sound

Waveform graphic with a clock icon indicating time measurement.

LONGEST LASTING TONE

Water-resistant symbol with droplets and surface reflection.

CORROSION RESISTANCE

Hand holding a knife above a leaf, depicted in a minimalistic style.

UNMATCHED COMFORT

Sun and rain cloud icon with raindrops.

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

Tuning fork with sound waves emanating from it, on a black background.

GREAT TUNING STABILITY

What is the difference between 80/20 Bronze and Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings?

Acoustic 80/20 Bronze and Phosphor Bronze guitar strings offer players different tone options. Both string types are popular and therefore selecting the right strings is a matter of personal preference. Here's what we can tell you: 

80/20 Bronze acoustic guitar strings offer a bright and focused tone. The 80/20 bronze name is a misnomer in the music industry as the metal wrap wire composition is 80% copper and 20% zinc, which is brass. Bronze is technically an alloy of copper and tin. 

Phosphor Bronze acoustic guitar strings offer a rich and full tone. The strings are named after the wrap wire material, which is a copper alloy wrap wire with roughly 8% tin and a small amount of Phosphorous. 

Regardless of your string preference, Elixir Strings coats all of our wound strings, keeping tone-killing gunk out of the gaps between the windings. Our innovative Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings also resist tone-deadening corrosion, ensuring longer life for the entire set. 

What makes your Anti-Rust Plated Strings special?

As you know, sets are made up of wound and plain steel strings. In addition to featherweight proprietary coatings that protect all wound strings, Elixir Plain Steel Strings feature an innovative Anti-Rust Plating that prevents rust and corrosion and extends the life of plain steel strings. With both the wound strings and the plain steels protected, the entire set can be played for longer.