Learning Resources 12052 Elixir Strings Electric Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Light (.010-.046)
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Wednesday, Feb 25
Style: 6 String Set
Size: Light (.010-.046)
Features
- Electric guitar strings with nanoweb coating
- Extended tone life
- Provide consistent performance, smooth feel
- Reduce finger squeak
- Gauge: Light
Description
Elixir Strings deliver the presence, punch, and detail of traditional electric guitar strings. But when it comes to tone life, there is no comparison. Players report with Elixir Strings their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated. Elixir Strings for electric guitar are available with NANOWEB or POLYWEB Coating.
Brand: Elixir
String Gauge: Light
Color: Silver
Instrument: Electric, Guitar
String Material Type: Coated Steel
Item Weight: 1.41 ounces
Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.7 x 0.6 inches
Item model number: 12052
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: August 7, 2005
Color Name: Silver
Item Styling: Wrap
String Gauge: Light
String Material: Coated Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Material Type: Nickel-plated
Musical Style: rock
Size: Light (.010-.046)
Frequently asked questions
Elixir Strings are covered with a unique NANOWEB Coating. This ultra-thin layer, achieves a smoother feel, reduces finger squeak, and protects against common corrosion from sweat and other elements, enhancing both playability and longevity.
Nickel-plated steel is a popular choice for guitar strings due to its rich, warm tone and harmonically complex character. Elixir Strings, made from nickel-plated steel, deliver these tonal characteristics, making them suitable for a wide range of music genres.
These Elixir Electric Guitar Strings come in a Light gauge, ranging from .010 to .046. This makes them a versatile option for various playing styles, offering a balanced tone and comfortable playability.
In the context of guitar strings, light refers to the thickness of the strings. Light gauge strings, like these from Elixir, range from .010-.046. They are easier to play due to the decreased tension, making them a popular choice for beginners, and they are also favored by professionals for their ability to facilitate intricate techniques and quick movements.
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The Elixir Electric Guitar Strings are highly rated by users for their durability and sound quality. The unique plastic coating on the strings is lauded for its ability to protect from grime and maintain the quality of the string even in high humidity environments. These strings are reported to provide clean crisp sound, are light on the fingers and some users claim their longevity is superior to competitors.
Pros
- 😊 High-quality sound and clarity
- 👍 Protective plastic coating for long-lasting use
- 🎸 Great for both acoustic and electric guitars
- 💦 Resistant to humid and sweaty hand conditions
Cons
- 😅 May require careful handling to avoid damaging the coating
- 😕 Slightly pricier than other brands
Should I Buy It?
Yes, the Elixir Electric Guitar Strings come strongly recommended for their outstanding durability, quality of sound and resistance to humid environments. Whilst costlier than other brands, many users deem the price to be worth it given the extended lifespan of the guitar strings.
Style: 12 String Set
Size: Light (.010-.046)
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023 by Jason
Style: 4 Pack
Size: Light (.010-.046)
I love Elixir strings - they last long, feel awesome, and sound vibrant. I am really impressed with the build quality of the strings and the overall sound quality. The 10-46 gauge is my preferred range - playing between rock, punk, and metal. These strings last an extremely long time. I have had some sets I purchased previously that I have left on guitars for a few years because I was too lazy to change them, but honestly, they still sound great, about as bright when first installed. The price for the four-pack at the time was much, much cheaper than buying four individual packs; however, I see where the price fluctuates and can be the same price or even more, so beware and check the prices. Also, the four pack groups all the strings together - you have to check the individual sleeves and make sure you use one of each string diameter when re-stringing your guitar. Not a big deal, just a heads up.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2026 by N. Lockhart
Style: 6 String Set
Size: Medium (.011-.049)
I love Elixir guitar strings. They last a long time and have a nice feel and sound bright and new. They look great too. They highlight your guitars with the way they reflect lighting off of them. But what I like best is the way they feel when your playing. They dont have that scratch like sound when you reposition your fingers, just nice tones. I haven't tried a whole lot of other strings, I suppose because I haven't changed strings too often, being that I haven't been playing all that long. I usrd to play when I was younger pretty good, but went without playing for decades so, I'm getting reacquainted with guitar again. These strings are very nice though. Guitar players that haven't tried Elixir strings should try them out. They are good in all aspects, and probably last longer than a lot of other strings out there. That was a quality that I read somewhere that was reviewing them.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2025 by Richard K.
Style: 3 Pack
Size: Super Light (.009-.042)
Quite simply the best strings I've ever used and I've been playing guitar for almost 50 years. Great tone, very durable and stay in tune better than any of the others I've used. Yes, they're pricey, but they'll easily out last several sets of other strings. I've been using my current set on my Schecter guitar with a Floyd Rose bridge for nearly a year and even with my playing every day with very frequent use of the trem, they still look, feel and sound as good as new!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2025 by Just Me
Style: 7 String Set
Size: Light/Heavy (.010-.059)
This is my favorite electric guitar string brand. All of elixir's products are known for their durability. I don't know the exact number, but I'd say they are 2x longer lasting than other brands in terms of when they will snap. In addition, the string never rust. Even if you are just a new guitarist or play once a month, I'd recommend these strings for the reason stated above. Even though they are slightly more expensive than competitors, you will replace them probably only once every six months if you play aggressively. People might also want to know how they sound in comparison to other guitar strings like Daddario or Ernie Ball, but there really is no difference. The tone is matters more in the gauge of the string and material so you might as well get elixir. If elixir sold nylon strings, they would probably be the only strings brand I would buy from
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2025 by ian m.
Style: 4 Pack
Size: Light (.010-.046)
Elixir makes great strings, I use on both my electric Tele and Strat, as well as my acoustic. They hold their tone nice for a long time.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026 by pbt777