Warm
Bright
Acoustic 80/20 Bronze with POLYWEB Coating
The longest lasting tone night after night!
Elixir® Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB® Coating deliver a warm, "played-in" tone together with extended tone life that players have come to expect from Elixir Strings.
Description
Elixir Strings, the #1 selling acoustic guitar string*
- Only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings
- Extended Tone Life – players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated
- Consistent performance and tone – ready to play whenever you are
- Smooth feel that is easy on your fingers and enhances playability
- Reduces finger squeak – good for both performance and recording
- Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings resist tone-deadening corrosion, ensuring a longer life for entire set
- With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, spend more time making music
*Source: MI SalesTrak® (US $ Vol)
Acoustic 80/20 Bronze with POLYWEB Coating
Part No. | Gauge | E-1 | B-2 | G-3 | D-4 | A-5 | E-6 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11000 | Extra Light | .010 | .014 | .023 | .030 | .039 | .047 |
11025 | Custom Light | .011 | .015 | .022 | .032 | .042 | .052 |
11050 | Light | .012 | .016 | .024 | .032 | .042 | .053 |
11075 | Light-Medium | .012 | .016 | .024 | .035 | .045 | .056 |
11100 | Medium | .013 | .017 | .026 | .035 | .045 | .056 |
11125 | Resonator | .016 | .018 | .028 | .035 | .045 | .056 |
Acoustic 80/20 Bronze 12-String with POLYWEB Coating
Part No. | Gauge | E | B | G | D | A | E |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11150 | Light | .010 | .014 | .023 | .030 | .039 | .047 |
.010 | .014 | .009 | .012 | .018 | .027 |
String Tension for Tuning
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) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Extra Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
.010 / 16 | .014 / 18 | .023 / 27 | .030 / 26 | .039 / 24 | .047 / 20 | 131 |
Custom Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
.011 / 20 | .015 / 20 | .022 / 25 | .032 / 30 | .042 / 28 | .052 / 24 | 147 |
Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
.012 / 23 | .016 / 23 | .024 / 29 | .032 / 30 | .042 / 28 | .053 / 25 | 158 |
Light-Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
.012 / 23 | .016 / 23 | .024 / 29 | .035 / 35 | .045 / 33 | .056 / 28 | 171 |
Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
.013 / 27 | .017 / 26 | .026 / 34 | .035 / 35 | .045 / 33 | .056 / 28 | 183 |
Resonator Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) |
.016 / 41 | .018 / 29 | .028 / 40 | .035 / 35 | .045 / 33 | .056 / 28 | 206 |
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 / 18 | .018 / 23 | .027 / 26 | 251 |
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PHOSPHOR BRONZE OR 80/20 BRONZE?
Get different tone and feel options with different coatings. All coatings offer the same long-lasting tone life.
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WHY ELIXIR STRINGS TONE LASTS SO LONG
Our coating protects the entire string, including the gaps between the windings, eliminating tone-killing debris buildup.
PUT AN END TO DEAD-SOUNDING STRINGS
Elixir Strings sounds like new strings for a long, long time.
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