Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Technology

Name: Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Technology
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PHOSPHOR BRONZE STRINGS WITH ELIXIR® TECHNOLOGY FOR LONGEST-LASTING TONE

Play for longer without compromising tone and feel with what experienced players worldwide say are the best acoustic guitar string on the market. 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.

Acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire
Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity
Smooth feel from featherweight NANOWEB® Technology enhances playability and reduces finger squeak
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

ACOUSTIC PHOSPHOR BRONZE WITH NANOWEB TECHNOLOGY

Part No.	Gauge	E-1	B-2	G-3	D-4	A-5	E-6
16002	Extra Light	.010	.014	.023	.030	.039	.047
16027	Custom Light	.011	.015	.022	.032	.042	.052
16052	Light	.012	.016	.024	.032	.042	.053
16077	Light/Medium	.012	.016	.024	.035	.045	.056
16102	Medium	.013	.017	.026	.035	.045	.056
16182	HD Light	.013	.017	.025	.032	.042	.053

ACOUSTIC PHOSPHOR 12-STRING BRONZE WITH NANOWEB TECHNOLOGY

Part No.	Gauge	E-1	B-2	G-3	D-4	A-5	E-6
16152	12-String Light	.010	.014	.023	.030	.039	.047
		.010	.014	.009	.012	.018	.027

String Tension for Tuning

PHOSPHOR BRONZE 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 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	B-2 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	G-3 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	D-4 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	A-5 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	E-6 Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	Total Tension
Extra Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 16	.014 / 18	.023 / 28	.030 / 27	.039 / 25	.047 / 21	135
Custom Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.011 / 20	.015 / 20	.022 / 25	.032 / 30	.042 / 30	.052 / 25	150
Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.012 / 23	.016 / 23	.024 / 30	.032 / 30	.042 / 30	.053 / 26	162
Light-Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.012 / 23	.016 / 23	.024 / 30	.035 / 37	.045 / 34	.056 / 29	176
Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.013 / 27	.017 / 26	.026 / 35	.035 / 37	.045 / 34	.056 / 29	188
HD Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.013 / 27	.017 / 26	.025 / 34	.032 / 31	.042 / 30	.053 / 26	174
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 / 19	.018 / 23	.027 / 26	251

	PHOSPHOR BRONZE NANOWEB	80/20 BRONZE NANOWEB	80/20 BRONZE POLYWEB	ATTUNE
	SHOP NOW	SHOP NOW	SHOP NOW	SHOP NOW
Guitar Type	Acoustic	Acoustic	Acoustic	Acoustic
Tone	Rich and Full	Bright and Lively	Warm and "Played In"	Crisp and Clear
Feel	Smooth	Smooth	Slick and Fast	Natural
Wrap Wire	Phosphor Bronze	80/20 Bronze	80/20 Bronze	Phosphor Bronze
Technology	Ultra-thin NANOWEB	Ultra-thin NANOWEB	Original POLYWEB	New Attune Innovation
Tone Life	Longest-lasting	Longest-lasting	Longest-lasting	Longest-lasting

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

Eric Bibb

The warmth an depth of Elixir Strings Phosphor Bronze is important to my overall sound. They feel great and their tone lasts an incredibly long time.

Marcus Mumford

Every night the guitars take a battering. Elixir Strings are on all my acoustics and electrics from day one of any tour.

Netwon Faulkner

They have the right amount of body and twang - which is vital for my sound. I give them a hard life and they still sound great.

Kaki King

I put my first set of Elixir Strings on my guitar, and two weeks later they still sounded awesome.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings?

The wrap wire material determines the name of the string. The wrap wire on phosphor bronze strings is constructed of a copper alloy consisting of small amounts of phosphorous and approximately 8% tin.

How long do phosphor bronze strings last?

Well, it depends.

With regular guitar strings, your tone dies quickly. Corrosion attacks the metal surface, and dirt and sweat on your fingers clog the space between the string windings, thus vibration dampens and tone dies.

With Elixir Techn,logy a protective barrier keeps the gunk out and the tone sounding new longer.

With Elixir Guitar Strings, our exclusive technology acts as a physical barrier between the string and its damaging environment. Not only is the outer string surface protected, but more importantly, the gaps between the windings too. This keeps tone killing gunk and corrosion from building up. And that’s why players swear by Elixir Strings over any other strings they’ve tried. They insist our tone sounds new and our strings feel fresh the longest.

What is the best phosphor bronze string gauge?

The best selling string gauge for our acoustic phosphor bronze guitar strings is the 12-53, our light gauge. Other popular gauging is the custom light (11-52) and medium (13-56).

The gauge you play should be determined by a combination of factors such as the tone you want, your playing style and your guitar model.

What is HD Light Gauge?

Elixir HD Light Strings have a bolder high end and fuller low end with a balanced voice across all the strings. This was achieved by blending the plain steel strings of a medium gauge set with the wound strings of a light gauge set, bridged by a custom .025 third string. .013, .017, .025, .032, .042, .053

The increased tension of the treble strings improves their articulation. The interaction of the tension profile with the soundboard also adds to the harmonic content of the bass strings.

Elixir HD Light Strings are available in both Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Technology and 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Technology.

The HD Light strings deliver the same extended tone life that players have come to expect from all Elixir Strings.