ElixirStrings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light/Heavy 10-52

I live in the tropics—a literal jungle climate.Additionally, I am familiar with Elixir brand guitar strings, which I use for my 12-string acoustic and my 6-string acoustic. However, this is the first time I ever used Elixir brand ELECTRIC GUITAR strings.Frankly I was extremely worried because it seems that a large group of buyers of this product (steel strings) bought them for their acoustic guitar, it got me curious on the statistics of reviews where people are using the product for its intended purpose. I hope this review doesn't disappoint.So for anyone who wanders to the review section before buying, MY REVIEW IS FOR A 12-STRING SET FOR ELECTRIC GUITARS. There IS a difference and if you don't know, I invite you to do some research before committing to an investment as it could make your guitar sound better and last longer.So, I got a 12-string set for my 12-string electric. I was completely surprised that Elixir made a listing for the instrument because 12-string electrics are relatively rare, unusual, and old-fashioned—meaning it's a forgotten item that most string manufacturers overlook, especially with their flagship sets of strings. Elixir went against the odds and got this product out for weird people like me and it uses the same technology as their popular 6-string set counterparts have. Hurray!That being said, you get steel strings that are slipped into a tight micro-thin layer of plastic. This helps keep finger crud and buildup from getting in-between the winding of wound strings, which is one of the major culprits of strings losing their charming ring. The same plastic layer protects the string from sweaty hands and moisture (please do not dunk your guitar in a body of water), which would otherwise rust your strings and also make them sound dead/dull/bad. Considering that I live in the tropics with crazy humidity levels (normally above 80% everyday), these strings will last maintenance-free (you will still require to TUNE your guitar) for months in comparison to uncoated standard strings that could last about 1 month if I'm lucky.I haven't had my 12-string steel (electric guitar) strings for long enough to determine their longevity, however from my OTHER guitars that use the same brand, I can say that the strings could last a long time. One guitar I restrung back in OCTOBER 2022 and those strings still play and sound great. It's AUGUST 2023 now. I will admit that after such a long time, there is minor blemishing on their phosphor bronze strings, but that is exactly what I consider to be impressive. And I don't consider myself to be a soft/light player, neither. I have similar expectations for my steel strings from Elixir.Now unwound strings do not get the plastic coating, probably because of how awkward it would be if it started shifting. Instead, Elixir treats their strings with an anti-rust nickel coating. My research on their manufacturing process is inconclusive, but their "plain steel" strings (strings without winding) do last considerably longer than the competition. Albeit, they will still rust, but I'm sure one wipe from a dry cloth will lengthen the string life considerably. I don't wipe my strings and they tend to do well on their own. And remember: I live in a jungle climate.These strings feel slick on the fingertips, which some people love or hate. I prefer slick instead of sticky. And now that I mention it, there is a small group of people who HATE these strings with a passion. Realistically, though, people don't have conversations about guitar strings—unless you're talking about your G String. I think any self-respecting guitarist will complain about how their G String is "too loose" or "too tight" or "too sharp" or "too flat" at some point of their life. How at one moment, you feel like "it's there" and then after a bit, it feels like it shifted and now it feels weird. I personally don't like it when mine is "too noticeable". We've all been there. As long as it doesn't snap during your performance is the key. Otherwise you'll be red with embarrassment with your G String hanging down by your knees or ankles.I think these strings are the best. Some say that the plastic coating can interfere with how pickups interact with the strings, which I say that the coating is so thin that the impact on sound is negligible.MY ONLY RECOMMENDATION when using these strings is to make sure your pick and fingernails do not have sharp edges. The moment that the integrity of the coating is compromised, the strings will lose their magic and rust alarmingly faster. Since I ensure that I'm using smooth-edged picks by round sanding the edges with 600 to 1200 to 2000 grit sandpaper (my personal approach), I find that I can play as heavy and aggressively as I want with these strings and nothing bad happens to the coating.So, to wrap up my thoughts, these strings sound beautiful; they feel beautiful; they last a crazy long time; and most important to me: they can easily endure high humidity climates.

These are the only strings I buy. I like strings that last awhile and don't rust. The tone is tight and bright. There are strings that sound slightly better but the tradeoff is worth it.This strings have incredible playability, especially if you are a beginner. They are smooth as butter which means sliding up and down the fret board doesn't hurt at all. Bending is fine, a bit slippery from the coating but good technique can overcome this.My favorite part: they stay in tune and last FOREVER. I've had sets last 4-5 months. Never had a break in almost 20 sets, even during aggressive stretches on a Floyd rose.

Only electric strings I use. Lasts forever and bright sounding for a longer period of time. Smooth feel

I love Elixir strings on my acoustic and this was the first set I bought for my Yamaha Pacifica (Electric). They worked wonderfully and sound great. Equally impressive is the customer service from Elixir. I had a brand new string snap at the ball end and they made it right without a lot of back and forth. Definitely recommend these strings for an electric.

I bought several sets of Elixir Nanoweb strings for a baritone guitar that has a 28inch scale, typically tuned to either B or A standard. In comparison to stainless or nickel uncoated strings, the Elixirs slip sideways when my finger placement isn’t as precisely positioned behind the fret, such as when playing further out on the fret board where I have to angle my hand/fingers slightly to maintain precise finger placement with a straight wrist. Of course, this makes it easy to bend the strings whenever intentionally trying to do so, which was a plus. They also sounded good throughout their time on the guitar.I ended up going back to uncoated, stainless strings because I prefer a more “grippy” texture that feels precise and responsive, because I like the sensation of being connected to the guitar.I haven’t tried Elixirs on a guitar with regular scale length or thinner gauge strings, but I plan to soon. I think I will like playing them when there can be a little more tension on the strings.I still recommend Elixir strings. In the future, I will try a thinner gauge set on guitars with standard scale lengths and tuning. My “critiques” above are biased by my own quirks about string feel on a baritone scale rather than any concerns with the quality or sound of the strings.They were quality strings that sounded good and lasted a long time.

I love elixir strings. Especially on my acoustic(Phosphor Bronze Lights are the shizzz). I bought these to see if the same tone and longevity that I got from my acoustic could transfer to my Ibanez 7620. For the most part. Yes. The tone great. I love how long these strings last and they bend quite well. I don't mind the coating shred around the pickup area that some don't like with coated strings. As long as it's not happening on the fretboard I am a happy camper.My only gripe with most 7 string sets is their low B string is never the right tension. The Low B is a 56 in this set. D addario sells a 59 for their Low B. The 56 is a little too floppy for any kind of metal or even Jazz play. I feel that most string companies also do this too, not just Elixir so I assume they are just following suit.If you don't mind that the 56 will not be as tight as it should be(IMO) then totally go for this set. If not then get yourself a set of D Addario 10-59s or just a single 59 and a box of 6 String Elixir(10-46) Nanoweb Coating. That should hold you over till someone figures out the right tensions for 7-8 string sets.

My favorite strings, I use them on all of my guitars. They feel smooth, tone is great and they last.

Great tone. Have used these strings for years. A bit more expensive than others but last much longer.