Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with POLYWEB 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 a warm, robust tone
Fast, slick feel from POLYWEB® Technology allows you to quickly move around the fretboard with ease
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 POLYWEB COATING

Part No.	Gauge	E-1	B-2	G-3	D-4	A-5	E-6
12000	Super Light	.009	.011	.016	.024	.032	.042
12025	Custom Light	.009	.011	.016	.026	.036	.046
12050	Light	.010	.013	.017	.026	.036	.046
12100	Medium	.011	.014	.018	.028	.038	.049

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
Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.011 / 20	.014 / 18	.018 / 19	.028 / 21	.038 / 22	.049 / 20	120

Hear the difference - Compare OPTIWEB, NANOWEB, POLYWEB, and Natural Tone here

	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

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.

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are POLYWEB TECHNOLOGY guitar strings any good?

Our POLYWEB Technology Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings have been on the market since the late 1990s. They continue to be a favorite among players looking for a warm tone and a comfortable feel. And they are just as durable as our other technologies. All three technologies – OPTIWEB, NANOWEB and POLYWEB – deliver the same extended tone life that players have come to expect from Elixir Strings.