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Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with POLYWEB Technology
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ELECTRIC STRINGS WITH ELIXIR® TECHNOLOGY FOR LONGEST-LASTING TONE
Play for longer without compromising tone and feel with electric guitar strings top-rated by experienced players worldwide. 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.
- Electric guitar strings constructed with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
- Played for a warm, robust tone
- Fast, slick feel from POLYWEB® Technology allows you to quickly move around the fretboard with ease
- 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
ELECTRIC NICKEL PLATED STEEL WITH POLYWEB COATING
Part No. | Gauge | E-1 | B-2 | G-3 | D-4 | A-5 | E-6 |
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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 for Tuning
ELECTRIC 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 | B-2 | G-3 | D-4 | A-5 | E-6 | Total Tension (lbs) |
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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 |
Nickel Plated Steel NANOWEB | Nickel Plated Steel OPTIWEB | Nickel Plated Steel POLYWEB | |
Guitar Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Tone | Bright | Crisp | Warm |
Feel | Smooth | Natural | Slick and Fast |
Wrap Wire | Nickel Plated Steel | Nickel Plated Steel | Nickel Plated Steel |
Technology | Ultra-thin NANOWEB | Barely-there OPTIWEB | Original POLYWEB |
Tone Life | Longest-lasting | Longest-lasting | Longest-lasting |
Nickel Plated Steel NANOWEB | Nickel Plated Steel OPTIWEB | Nickel Plated Steel POLYWEB | |
Guitar Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Tone | Bright | Crisp | Warm |
Feel | Smooth | Natural | Slick and Fast |
Wrap Wire | Nickel Plated Steel | Nickel Plated Steel | Nickel Plated Steel |
Technology | Ultra-thin NANOWEB | Barely-there OPTIWEB | Original POLYWEB |
Tone Life | Longest-lasting | Longest-lasting | Longest-lasting |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are POLYWEB TECHNOLOGY guitar strings any good?
Our POLYWEB Technology Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings have been on the market since the late 1990s. They continue to be a favorite among players looking for a warm tone and a comfortable feel. And they are just as durable as our other technologies. All three technologies – OPTIWEB, NANOWEB and POLYWEB – deliver the same extended tone life that players have come to expect from Elixir Strings.
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