Electric Nickel Plated Steel with POLYWEB Coating
The longest lasting tone night after night!
Elixir® Electric Nickel Plated Steel Strings with POLYWEB Coating deliver their own distinct warm tone together with extended tone life.
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Description
- 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
- Reduced 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
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 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 |
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ELECTRIC STRINGS - NICKEL PLATED STEEL
Get different tone and feel options with different coatings. All coatings offer the same long-lasting tone life.

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.
