Differences between POLYWEB, NANOWEB and OPTIWEB Coatings

Elixir® Strings are available in distinct protective coatings.  The coatings feature the same protection and extend tone life, but differ in tone and feel.

Note: The new OPTIWEB Coating is available on our electric strings only. Listen and compare POLYWEB, NANOWEB & OPTIWEB Electric strings.

Tone & Feel Conmparison

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ELIXIR STRINGS

  • Why use Elixir Strings?

    Players swear by Elixir Strings over any other string, insisting tone sounds new and strings feel fresh the longest.

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  • Extend Tone Life

    A string is "dead" when it no longer exhibits the intensity of frequencies it had when it was new. When you pluck a new string, you can hear the high-frequency harmonics that makes an instrument's tone vibrant.

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