Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Technology

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ELECTRIC STRINGS WITH ELIXIR® TECHNOLOGY FOR LONGEST-LASTING TONE

Play for longer without compromising tone and feel with electric guitar strings top-rated by experienced players worldwide. Elixir Strings protects the whole string - not only the outer string surface but also the gaps between the windings where dirt, sweat and gunk build up killing your tone. Anti-Rust Plating protects the plain steel strings ensuring long-lasting tone for the entire set. Elixir Strings retain their out-of-the-box tone longer than any other brand’s strings.

Electric guitar strings constructed with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
Played for their bright, vibrant presence and dynamic punch
Smooth feel from featherweight NANOWEB® Technology enhances playability making bends, vibratos and slides much easier
Exclusive technology protects against common corrosion and rust, sweaty acid hands and high humidity
Long-lasting tone keeps your guitar sounding great, gig after gig, session after session

String Gauges and Part Numbers

ELECTRIC NICKEL-PLATED STEEL WITH NANOWEB TECHNOLOGY

Part No.	Gauge	E-1	B-2	G-3	D-4	A-5	E-6
12002	Super Light	.009	.011	.016	.024	.032	.042
12027	Custom Light	.009	.011	.016	.026	.036	.046
12052	Light	.010	.013	.017	.026	.036	.046
12077	Light-Heavy Strings	.010	.013	.017	.032	.042	.052
12102	Medium	.011	.014	.018	.028	.038	.049
12152	Heavy	.012	.016	.024	.032	.042	.052
12302	Baritone	.012	.016	.022	.038	.052	.068

ELECTRIC 7-STRING NICKEL-PLATED STEEL WITH NANOWEB TECHNOLOGY

Part No.	Gauge	E	B	G	D	A	E
12007	Super Light	.009	.011	.016	.024	.032	.042
			.052
12057	Light	.010	.013	.017	.026	.036	.046
			.056
12074	Light / Heavy	.010	.013	.017	.026	.036	.046
			.059
12106	Medium	.011	.014	.018	.028	.038	.049
			.059

ELECTRIC 8-STRING NICKEL-PLATED STEEL WITH NANOWEB TECHNOLOGY

Part No.	Gauge	E	B	G	D	A	E	B	F#
12062	Light	.010	.013	.017	.030	.042	.054	.064	.074

ELECTRIC 12-STRING NICKEL-PLATED STEEL WITH NANOWEB TECHNOLOGY

Part No.	Gauge	E	B	G	D	A	E
12450	12-String Light	.010	.013	.017	.026	.036	.046
		.010	.013	.009	.012	.018	.026

String Tension for Tuning

ELECTRIC STRING TENSION COMPARISONS

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)
Super Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.009 / 13	.011 / 11	.016 / 15	.024 / 16	.032 / 16	.042 / 15	85
Custom Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.009 / 13	.011 / 11	.016 / 15	.026 / 18	.036 / 20	.046 / 17	94
Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 16	.013 / 15	.017 / 17	.026 / 18	.036 / 20	.046 / 17	103
Light-Heavy Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 16	.013 / 15	.017 / 17	.032 / 28	.042 / 26	.052 / 22	124
Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.011 / 20	.014 / 18	.018 / 19	.028 / 21	.038 / 22	.049 / 20	118
Heavy Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.012 / 23	.016 / 23	.024 / 28	.032 / 28	.042 / 26	.052 / 22	151
12-String Light Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 16	.013 / 15	.017 / 17	.026 / 18	.036 / 20	.046 / 17
12-String Light Continued	.010 / 16	.013 / 15	.009 / 19	.012 / 18	.018 / 23	.026 / 23	217
	B-1	F#-2	D-3	A-4	E-5	B-6
Baritone Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.012 / 15	.016 / 15	.022 / 17	.038 / 24	.052 / 25	.068 / 24	120

String tension shown below is an approximation. Guitar string tension is based upon a 27" guitar scale length and standard tuning.

Gauge	E-1	B-2	G-3	D-4	A-5	E-6	B-7	F#-8	Total Tension (lbs)
7-String Super Light Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.009 / 15	.011 / 12	.016 / 16	.024 / 18	.032 / 18	.042 / 17	.052 / 14	-	110
7-String Light Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 18	.013 / 17	.017 / 19	.026 / 21	.036 / 22	.046 / 20	.056 / 16	-	133
7-String Light / Heavy Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 18	.013 / 17	.017 / 19	.026 / 21	.036 / 22	.046 / 20	.059 / 18	-	135
7-String Medium Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.011 / 22	.014 / 20	.018 / 21	.028 / 24	.038 / 24	.049 / 22	.059 / 18	-	151
8-String Light Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 18	.013 / 17	.017 / 19	.030 / 29	.042 / 29	.054 / 28	.064 / 22	.074 / 16	178

	Nickel Plated Steel NANOWEB	Nickel Plated Steel OPTIWEB	Nickel Plated Steel POLYWEB
	SHOP NOW	SHOP NOW	SHOP NOW
Guitar Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Tone	Bright	Crisp	Warm
Feel	Smooth	Natural	Slick and Fast
Wrap Wire	Nickel Plated Steel	Nickel Plated Steel	Nickel Plated Steel
Technology	Ultra-thin NANOWEB	Barely-there OPTIWEB	Original POLYWEB
Tone Life	Longest-lasting	Longest-lasting	Longest-lasting

	Nickel Plated Steel NANOWEB	Nickel Plated Steel OPTIWEB	Nickel Plated Steel POLYWEB
	SHOP NOW	SHOP NOW	SHOP NOW
Guitar Type	Electric	Electric	Electric
Tone	Bright	Crisp	Warm
Feel	Smooth	Natural	Slick and Fast
Wrap Wire	Nickel Plated Steel	Nickel Plated Steel	Nickel Plated Steel
Technology	Ultra-thin NANOWEB	Barely-there OPTIWEB	Original POLYWEB
Tone Life	Longest-lasting	Longest-lasting	Longest-lasting

ARTISTS WHO USE
ELXIR STRINGS

Marcus King

I recommend them to everyone. I like how long they last. The strings still feel fresh even after the guitar has been siting there.

Wayne Sermon

I use Elixir Strings in the studio and on stage. They always feel right and complement any guitar I use. They're the perfect string.

Santi Torres

I love Elixirs simply because they sound the best and last the longest! I use them on all my guitars, acoustic and electric.

Sus Vasquez

The feel and durability of Elixir Strings make them my go-to every time. The soft feel allows me to play for countless hours.

Greg Karas

My level of trust in my instruments has increased exponentially with the tonal consistency and long lasting tone I get with Elixir Strings.

Miles Dimitri Baker

They are comfortable, smooth, easy to bend, wear in nicely and last a really long time in all sorts of conditions and extreme climate changes.

Ando San

Straight out of the box they are playable. The coating is amazing...doesn't hurt my fingers and most of all the tone is a vibe.

Jimena Fosada

I feel like a rockstar with Elixir Strings whether I'm recording, performing or jamming by myself. Their sound is what I want to hear every time.

Zach Comtois

No matter which guitar I pick up, or how long I’ve been on tour, Elixirs always sound and feel brand new. I never have to worry.

Marc Seal

Elixir Strings always sound stellar and really last! Because of the coating, they always feel like a new set of strings to me. Honestly, I love them.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are your NANOWEB Electric Strings as durable as the other electric TECHNOLOGY options?

Yes. Our Nickel-Plated Steel Strings with OPTIWEB, NANOWEB or POLYWEB Technology offer the same signature long tone life players have come to expect from Elixir Strings.

What gauge strings do most electric guitarists use?

The best-selling gauge for Elixir Electric Guitar Strings is our light gauge, 10-46. The custom light, 9-46, is also very popular. When finding the right gauge for your electric guitar, there are many factors to consider including your technique.

Elixir Strings makes a variety of gauging for standard six-string guitars and extended range too.