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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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17.11.2013

I have purchased elixir strings many moons ago for an old crafter guitar I had, it was a poor guitar as far as standards go but hey I was young and just wanted a cheap play about guitar and I was impressed with the elixirs I put on it then, now fast forward nearly 9 years and I now have a martin and after trying many strings including the strings martin actually recommend for my model of guitar, I still cant find anything better for tone and longevity than elixir strings.I don't know if it has anything to do with me lowering the action on my guitar myself but all of a sudden my acoustic has got a new lease of life and sounds more vibrant than ever, im just gonna put it down to a combination of both the strings and my own tweaking,either way if your like me and like a solid earthy tone in your bass strings whilst maintaining bright sustain in your treble then there are no better strings out there and trust me I've tried them all.I'm pretty sure I will never go back to martin strings or any others to be honest, im never usually satisfied but these strings are as close as I can get to the sound I want so if it isn't broke don't fix it.try these strings at the very least they last an age and surely that in itself has got to be worth it. superb!
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8.2.2013

I have actually been to a guitar shop which has a large range of different acoustics and the owner said that's all he does is try different string its his job and he said these are by far the best. However I tried them and I did think they were nice but still prefer the sound on Yamaha FS50BT but he doesn't stock them : ) so there you go. still these do sound nice but the best is a preference and nobody ever gets to try every string on every different acoustic.I have to say I tried the nanoweb too on my guitar also and they sounded terrible. they were bright harsh, tinny and made my guitar sound very thin and rough, the polyweb are different.Cant live with the nanoweb tried for a while to see if they would improve but they had to come off in the end. I also prefer these poly to the cheap daddrio ej11 80/20 .012-.053 that i have a just cheap emergency spares, even these sounded better than the nano on my guitar.I have a yamaha electro acoustic by the way and The majority of my playing has been chords and rhythm but that is changing as I study more written music.Just thought this might be of some help to someone.
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30.4.2013

As a fingerstyle guitar player of forty years vintage I've tried just about every make of strings on the market and settled on Martin's SP series several years ago as best for my style of playing and overall sound. I have a small collection of Martin and Gibson flat tops built up over the years and play folk clubs, acoustic nights etc on a regular basis. A couple of years ago I invested in a Taylor 814ce as I needed an electro-acoustic for a series of concerts in larger venues. It came fitted with a set of Elixir "12s" Light Gauge. Now I usually get through a set of strings in about a month of regular playing. Don't break them, they just go dull and the intonation at the top end starts to go.After three months of almost daily playing the Elixir strings still sounded bright and clean. I then bought a set of "11s" Custom Light and fitted them to my Martin J40. Six months later they still sound good!They're expensive at £12 a pop [£14 in some guitar stores] but are worth every penny. They will genuinely last 3 times longer than any other string I've ever tried.
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2.6.2011

Since being introduced to Elixir strings several years ago, I have always paid the extra amount for them over standard strings for my electric. Last year I bought a decent acoustic second-hand, and replaced the worn strings on it with these - like the electric version, they are just unbelievable - not only do they sound fantastic, but they last for absolutely ages, giving them real value for money over normal strings, despite being more expensive.I bought them last October (2010) and am still using the same set now in May 2011. Some may claim it is time to change strings, but as a casual non-gigging player, I can tell no real difference. To confirm this, I checked with my guitar teacher,who said the same thing, and a friend who plays guitar to a very high level, who actually asked me if I'd recently restrung the guitar!I will definitely be buying these again when they (eventually) need replacing, they are of such good quality and last so well it is well worth the money!
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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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20.3.2014

Never use anything else; they stay in tune, even with a full tone bend on the E and B. They don't discolour or rust and the Nanoweb coating stops the wire-wound strings filling with gunk and as a result, they just last and last.Another benefit of the Nanoweb coating is that if you're a thumb pick user, the wire-wound strings don't abrade the plastic of your pick, which can result in a grating feel and a raspy tone. I've just had my well-used Taylor serviced and the luthier fitted Dean Markley. This has had the effect of reminding me why I've stuck with Elixir for the last ten or more years so they've come off half used and the Elixirs are back in place. Phew!And for what it's worth,I can be quite hard on strings (I use nickel banjo finger picks for extra volume) and I think in the last ten years I've not actually broken more than a couple of top E or B.
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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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8.4.2010

I have been playing the acoustic guitar irregularly for many years. Over the past couple of years I have settled on this make of coated acoustic guitar string. They do not sound as good or as bright as a regular fresh guitar string. What they do achieve is a longer lasting shine to the string and they hold their tone for longer.If you are after the perfect tone and often change your tuning then buy regular strings and change them often.If you are after a better tone on strings that can be played for a while then choose these.I don't understand why my friends choose non coated strings. Whenever I go around their houses and pick up their guitars they are nearly always equipped with already perished strings.They do not sound good. I do not change my strings regularly and due to these strings I no longer have that problem.
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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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19.10.2012

Used these string a few times now. Always stay nice and bright to the eye. Look like new strings all the time, coating really works. As for the sound , as a beginner I only hear a change when I change the strings, but I think they do last and sound quite good atleast good enough for me. Better than seeing dull or rusty strings or strings I have seen on guitars that are not played every day or just left laying around or in need of a string change. So if your inna band or a pro you can correct me or recommend a make of string that suits you or your guitar make. But I like these strings. They we're recommended as being one of the top string for beginner guitar searched on the interweb.My guitars a left hander Washburn.
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26.1.2016

I can not recommend this product and seller enough! They were recommended to me by a friend of mine who is a professional musician. I ordered these with a tight time frame to play a gig so I chose the (what appeared) quickest postage. I then received an email from the seller informing me that this was not the quickest way, so they refunded me the postage and sent it first class! They arrived in time and I was amazed a the personal touch and attention to detail. These strings have lasted me well over 6 months... I play every other day. I have just reordered a set as I am moving abroad and want some in reserve. Such an awesome, clean, bright sound - and they last for ages! Well worth the money.Cheers! :)
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