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11.2.2011

Here are some truths about strings in general: all guitarists have their own taste when it comes to string tone, and different people like different things. Different guitars, too, mean that the same type of string can sound different from one instrument to another, and so it's only really possible to make general recommendations about them regarding the sound. Other qualities, however, (manufacturing standards, longevity, consistency...) can be commented on more clearly but still only with reference to an individual's experience, which may differ from the experiences of others.With this is mind, here's what I think.I've been a working musician for ten years.I've tried most of the leading string brands available to acoustic players in the UK, and right now I think these phosphor bronze Elixirs are pretty much unbeatable. The old coating was rubbish, as were the old bronze strings without the phosphor in, but these, with the thinner coating and different alloy, are ACE. The tone is something you'll have to decide upon for yourself, but I find them rich, balanced, with a sweet harmonic brightness and no heavy points in their range. They're 95% as sweet and true as the (rightly very popular) uncoated D'Addario phosphor bronze in terms of tone, sweeter and brighter than the coated D'Addario EXPs (although EXPs are better now than they've ever been - give them a go some time), and here's the big point of them; they hold the tone for an AGE.Don't be misled - if for some reason you don't like the tone when you put them on, you never will. They break every bit as easily as any other string. They're every bit as likely to fail due to manufacturing fault - no better, no worse. BUT those things are true of ALL strings, and if you don't beat them to snapping point with hamfisted technique (brutal strummers don't waste your money - you're not going to get any string to last with those heavy hands, might as well buy good uncoated ones you can replace individually) then you'll get, as it says on the box, at least 3 to 5 times the life span out of these than you would from uncoated strings before they start to sound worn and dull, probably more. And that is the point. I've actually repaired broken Elixirs when they snap at the bridge by retying them to the ball-end and pulling the untrimmed string down through the tuning peg, and they still sound sweet enough to get away with.So overall: coated strings may not be for you (expensive, break just as easily as uncoated, ARE NOT SOLD SINGLY remember), but if you want excellent tone that lasts then you can't do better than these.P.S. The one time in all those years I had a new string fail as I was tuning it up, I emailed a picture of it to Elixir directly and they replied within two days, apologised and sent me a new string and some daft little free bits and pieces - polishing cloth, plectrum and what have you. Nice customer service touch from an excellent company.
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26.5.2019

I have use D’Addario EXP for a number of years and recently got to try these Nanowebs on a high end custom guitar built for me. I am impressed with the smooth feel and refined sound that seems to have more longevity than EXPs or Ernie Ball Paradigm which I have also tried on this guitar. The guitar builder gave me a spare set of Nanowebs and I recently put them on, having tried the others I mentioned after the original set lost their brightness. Overall, I like the Elixirs best for quality of sound and feel (less noise and smoother under the fingers) although the others also have their merits. For context, I’m a keen amateur, not a pro so there are days when I don’t play.Coated strings are a good option for someone like me who has a few instruments that may not get played for a few days or weeks as normal strings tend to corrode even when not being played. The Elixirs tend to go off more gradually so it’s a matter for the individual to decide when to replace them. I do know pros who use them and change them for every gig which is expensive, obviously. Also, longevity depends on your sweat and playing style. These don’t last for ever and you’ll have to decide if the cost is a sufficient trade off for the life you get out of them. For me, they are worth it and they are now my preferred strings. Just ordered some more...
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4.6.2016

Elixir strings are familiar to me, I've used them on my dread nought for years, but I replaced D'Addarios on my Ovation as a trial with some trepidation. No need to worry, light and responsive with great tone and sustain, these Polyweb (previously used Nanoweb) are a joy to play. Elixir do seem to outlast other strings and retain that new string punch for longer so I am seriously considering making the change permanent on the Ovation despite my love of D'Addarios (which are truly great strings).It's early days yet, but if these lightweights perform as well as the medium on the dreadnought, I believe that I'll stay with them.If you are hovering whilst considering Elixir,I suggest that you seize the opportunity and give these a go.HOWEVER-fair enough, they started well but fairly rapidly showed signs of wear, the polyweb coating began to flake off the A and D strings in particular. Elixir produce good, reliable strings normally but these did not impress. I've replaced them with Nanoweb which are as good as I expected. If you're contemplating buying these I'd suggest that you buy the Nanoweb equivalent.
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27.11.2013

Having used D'Addario phosphor bronze custom light strings for years, I thought I'd finally give these Elixir ones a go to see if they really do live up to their long-lasting sound and clean tone. Well, in a word, they do. OK, that's two words, but still.Excellent strings. Silky smooth to play - which is a little weird at first, but once you're used to not having that resistance when you move across the fret, going back to "normal" strings just feels a little "cheap" in comparison.They have a similar tone to the D'Addario's when the D'Addario's are fresh on, but retain that tone for (seemingly) forever. I've had them on the guitar for a couple of months now and they still sound and play great whence by now I would have easily put another set of D'Addario on.They're not cheap,by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm going to see if I can find a 3-pack or something online now that I know how great they are - I only bought this one set to try out.Definitely worth the extra cost, all the same.
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14.5.2014

I've been a guitarist for over 25 years. I find these strings to nothing short of bloody awsum...If you have not tried these, of have in the past tried the polyweb version of these strings that lack tone because of the manner in which they were coated then you WILL be impressed.They last virtually forever. In the past I would change my string when they became to dull and corroded, not I simply wait until they eventually snap through use, I play my guitar as hard and loud as possible and they will still last me over 6 months, I even like the slight change in tone you start to get when you start to wear through the nanoweb coating, although if you play with a pick (like I don't)then you can go through the coating with fairly quickly, but this is not the end of the world. the fret boar end will still survive and feel smooth for a long long time.If I could give 6 stars I would, frankly I would kiss the man that invented these......
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10.2.2015

As another reviewer has said, a lot of these reviews are too personal and not general enough, so I've tried to make this general.Up until I started using Elixr strings, the first Saturday of every month would be my day for restringing my acoustic guitar(I play my guitar for quite some time everyday) I always used to use D'addario as it was what my manufacturer recommended but I felt I was having to replace them too often and that they were rusting very quickly. So one day I decided to go wild and give Elixr a try, and I'm so glad I did!I'm easily getting 2-3 months out of the strings, they have never rusted with me what so ever, they sound INCREDIBLE!!! And they are comfortable to play,the G B & e strings in particular are so nice to play.If you have never tried these before I urge you to just go for it and give them a try, I am 99% sure you won't regret it, especially if you have problems with your strings rusting quickly.
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12.6.2013

Taylor recommend these (13 gauge) strings for the mini GS.I am fairly new to playing guitar (beginner to intermediate).Even though I have hard calloused finger tips, I do tend to struggle with 13s but then again it could be where I lack strength in my hands to press down hard?NOTE: I tried 11 gauge (same make etc) but it caused the mini GS to lose much richness in the tones and I couldn't live with it, so I put the 13s back on.I do find they sound a bit scratchy when finger picking, like a metallic bright sound, which I'm not over keen on (Perhaps it's the way I play or the strings on this particular guitar?)I would like to try out some D'Addario strings in various gauges (11, 12 & 13)because the reviews I read, seem to appeal more to my taste of tones. I like a fuller, deeper, more rounded sound as opposed to sharp bright tones (Actually I'm still discovering tones and my tastes)
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6.11.2012

I've just started learning to play on an old Tanglewood. I'd kept it in a cupboard for 9 years and the strings had seen better days. But, I kept working away thinking it sounded pretty good. My fingers were raw from practise and I was starting to lose motivation when my guitar teacher suggested I get new strings.I cannot believe the difference. Sunny, bright and warm. It's a real joy to play and I can't wait to practise each day. I've looked at a range of strings and these were the most pricey. But, they also had the best sound and the nanoweb coating is much kinder on the fingers. So, I stop when my hand is tired, and not because I'm in pain!You definitely get what you pay for.From a purely aesthetic point of view I also think the bronze-coloured strings look much better than the usual silver-coloured ones..If you are a beginner try a medium light gauge string.
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10.6.2012

I have just fitted my acoustic guitar with a set of the above. I brought the strings on the recommendation of one of the previous reviewers.After fitting the strings and playing for a while, my opinion is that these strings are really bright and metalic.They are not as warm as i expected them to be, however, I would imagine they would give the acoustic guitar a good sound for recording or for live work when the acoustic guitar is accompanied with a full band (As the metalic / top end dominanted sound would fight less with the other sounds made by the other instruments).Personally, I prefer a more warm fuller sound, perhaps less bright but more balanced.But thats because i play acoustic on my own and to accompany my vocals,all unplugged without any sound processing (via mix desk/mic/processors and effects etc.)Still, an interesting experiment.:-)
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18.9.2012

I use these on my Martin 0018 and can't fault them. I tried the Nanowebs because I was getting too much unwanted noise with the recommended Martin strings (squeaking as I moved chord shapes up the fretboard). The Nanowebs sound really nice and have just as good a tone as the Martins. What's more, they don't squeak!I've had no problems with either string breaks or keeping in tune, although as a fingerstyle guitarist rather than a heavy strummer I've not really put them to the test.The Nanowebs do take some getting used to - the coating makes them feel very slippy under your fingers at first. Once you get used to them, though, you'll probably not want to go back. The downside is their price,but they last for ages and sound bright long after normal strings have dulled (they've lasted me about three times longer than previous strings)
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9.11.2010

I own a reasonably good guitar, a Taylor 414ce, and when I got it (pre-owned) it was strung with D'Addarios, and the feel and tone were good. When it came to a restring, I tried various brands with poor results, and then saw that the guitar maker was no longer fitting or recommending D'Addarios, but Elixirs.I obtained this set, as I wanted something very slightly lighter than the maker's recommendation - Taylor recommend Custom Lights, but the slightly lighter gauge gave me the feel that I wanted. I strung up the guitar, and the whole effect was stunning, and the tone came to life, and the strings felt easy to finger. The polymer coating takes a bit of getting used to for a player who has never tried such an innovation,but suddenly everything clicked and I found that I have now found the strings that I always wanted.
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20.11.2019

Excellent Elixer! What more can you say? Again it's a very personal thing, but for me, I love the sound and feel of these strings. I'm using the 10's which are mega light, I normally use 11's simply because my electro acoustic needs set up properly, and so I stuck the lightest guage of Elixers on to help straighten the neck out a bit. It's not ideal, but it worked. Because it is Elixer, they are extremely bright anyway, plus I am not concerned about volume as I play plugged into my mixing desk or an amplifier. So volume isn't an issue. As a whole I highly recommend Elixer strings. They are super bright and last twice as long as your average guitar strings. They feel amazing,my fingers just glide over them compared to others. They are a bit more expensive than most, but money well spent.
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8.9.2014

This is the first time I tried coated strings. These take some getting used to, since the feel is quite slippery. This is great for slides, but tricky for holding chords over four frets. Compared to D'Addario Phosphor Bronzes of the same size, these strings have a completely different sound - they are super twangy. This is supposed to be a characteristic of Elixir, which I can fully confirm. Whethey you will like it or not is a matter of taste. I quite like this for a change on my OM, especially since these seem to sound quite a bit louder. I am curious about how the sound will evolve as the strings age. Righ now, after about 15 hours playing time and no additional care of any sort,these are showing minimum signs of wear. 4 rather than 5 stars because of increased playing difficulty.
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1.8.2013

I have used this brand for many years. They probably last at least twice as long as cheaper strings in terms of maintaining their tonal qualities. I've always taken any multiple greater than two for longevity as a slightly ambitious marketing statement, but maybe its because I don't go to the extent of wiping the strings after each session. However, the coating cuts down on much of the squeak that I find I get on occasions with certain chord changes but not so much that the natural sound of the guitar is lost. If you haven't tried them, give them a go and from this retailer (in the US) which is the best price I have come across (apart from occasional 3 for 2 deals).Plan your needs ahead though as the delivery could be two to four weeks.
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30.7.2013

I'm playing a Taylor 214 grand auditorium for 3 years now; during this period I have tried out 4 different string sets: Dean Markley Alchemy Gold Bronze 12-54 (this was the factory set as well), Martin phosphor bronze custom light 12-54, D'Addario EXP16 Phosphor Bronze Light 12-53 and Elixir Nanoweb in both 11-52 and 12-54 variations. My experience so far is pointing on the Elixir, which is providing the best sound compared to all other choices above. The only concern lies with the price, as it is the most expensive of all;I will give a try to the Dunlop DAP1152 Phosphor in the future, but I'm somehow feeling that I have already met the best choice for the particular guitar (and my particularears of course!)
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