Keep your electric guitar sounding fresh for much longer. Elixir Strings 12050 Polyweb Electric Guitar Strings – 010-046 Light is a Nickel Plated Steel with POLYWEB coating set from Elixir, in Light gauge (.010–.046). The coating protects the strings from sweat, dirt and humidity, so the tone lasts far longer than plain uncoated strings.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Electric guitar players at every level – students, home-studio players, church and band guitarists and gigging musicians. Light gauge is the common all-round choice for most electric guitars. The coating is made to resist high humidity and sweaty hands.
Specifications
| Part number | 12050 |
|---|---|
| Guitar type | Electric guitar |
| Strings in set | 6 |
| Gauge | Light (.010–.046) |
| Wrap wire | Nickel-plated steel |
| Coating | POLYWEB (original Elixir coating) |
| Plain strings | Anti-Rust Plated steel |
| Tone | Warm and robust |
| Feel | Slick and fast |
| Total tension (approx.) | 103 lbs (25.5-inch scale, standard tuning) |
String gauges
| E (1st) | .010 |
|---|---|
| B (2nd) | .013 |
| G (3rd) | .017 |
| D (4th) | .026 |
| A (5th) | .036 |
| E (6th) | .046 |
Good to know
- One set of 6 strings for a 6-string electric guitar.
- Changing to a different gauge than your guitar had before may need a small setup (neck relief, action) for the best feel.
- The maker notes that packaging may vary.
FAQ
What gauges are in this set?
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 (high to low).
What is the difference between NANOWEB, POLYWEB and OPTIWEB?
All three are Elixir coatings for long tone life. Elixir describes NANOWEB as smooth with a bright tone, POLYWEB as slick and fast with a warm tone, and OPTIWEB as natural-feeling with a crisp tone like uncoated strings. This set uses POLYWEB.

























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