Easy to use, great sounding and really long lasting strings. It is amazing how long the clarity lasts.
Elixir NanoWeb Ac.Guitar Phosphor Bronze Set of 5 Packs (custom light / .011-.052)
MSRP: CHF 182.50
Product # | 137780 |
Brand | Elixir![]() |
Category | Acoustic Guitar 5-Pack String Sets | Brand Category | Elixir - 5-Pack String Sets |
Series | Elixir NanoWeb Coating Elixir NanoWeb Coating Phosphor Bronze |
Release date | December 2009 |
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What's the difference between NANOWEB® and POLYWEB® coatings?
The difference between our coating 'flavors' is found in the tone and feel of the strings. NANOWEB® coated strings sound and feel like uncoated strings - they are bright and lively, and the coating is so micro thin that you can barely tell it's there.
POLYWEB® coated strings have a balanced tone and smooth response - they sound like strings that have been 'played in'. In addition, POLYWEB® coated strings feel comfortably smooth and help reduce finger squeak.
Elixir® Strings with ultra thin NANOWEB® coating...
-Have the bright tone and punch of non-coated strings
-Feel like traditional strings
Reviews (32)





No, these strings are not for me! A lot of people really like them, but I don't!. First of all, the Nanoweb coating makes them feel very slippery under my (left-hand) fingertips. I thought I could maybe get used to this, but after three weeks I've given up. I have several guitars, and the others are fitted with standard, uncoated strings, so I could easily compare them.
Also, they sound too bright and 'metallic' for my taste, but I suppose this is to be expected from 80/20 strings.
Anyway, this is just my opinion.
If their main feature is “long lasting” then I would argue that they lose their tonality and intonation quicker than some other choices. The real value is that these strings do reduce guitar string “squeak” and that has been useful for recording subtle finger picking.
These strings are very durable and the sound is constant. They will not fade due to the oxidation.
On my Taylor this strings sounds great. Until now, they are the best strings that I've tried. Really reccomended.