Elixir Strings 19027 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Custom Light (.009-.046)

Keep your electric guitar sounding fresh for much longer. Elixir Strings 19027 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Custom Light (.009-.046) is a Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB coating set from Elixir, in Custom Light gauge (.009–.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

• Lasts much longer: the coating protects the whole string – also the gaps between the windings where dirt, sweat and gunk build up and kill your tone.
• Sounds like uncoated strings: nickel-plated steel with OPTIWEB is played for the same crisp tone as an uncoated string.
• Natural feel: the barely-there OPTIWEB coating gives a firm grip, so you stay in control of bends, vibrato and sustain.
• Anti-Rust plain strings: the plain steel strings have Anti-Rust Plating, so the entire set keeps its tone.
• Made for hard conditions: protects against corrosion and rust, sweaty hands and high humidity – gig after gig, session after session.

Who it is for

Electric guitar players at every level – students, home-studio players, church and band guitarists and gigging musicians. The lighter gauge is easy on the fingers, so it suits beginners and players who bend a lot. The coating is made to resist high humidity and sweaty hands.

Specifications

String gauges

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?

.009, .011, .016, .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 OPTIWEB.