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Elixir Strings - Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating - Elixir Electric Guitar Strings - Heavy (.012-.052)

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Style: Heavy (.012-.052)


Size: 1 Pack


Features

  • Top Rated Coated Electric Guitar Strings: Features an exclusive featherweight NANOWEB Coating and nickel plated steel wrap wire for a bright & vibrant sound, dynamic punch, and long-lasting tone. Heavy: 12-16-24-32-42-52
  • Brilliant Tone that Lasts: Rated amongst the best steel guitar strings, Elixir Strings retain their out-of-the-box tone longer than other strings. Experience premium light electric guitar strings, heavy metal guitar strings, & everything in-between.
  • Superb Corrosion Resistance: The innovative featherweight coating on our Elixir Guitar Strings provides defense against corrosion and rust, keeping the strings protected from factors such as sweaty hands, high humidity, and other tone-killing debris.
  • Unyielding Durability: These durable electric guitar string sets can withstand wildly fluctuating temperatures and even the worst of humidity. You can trust all of our strings to consistently deliver reliable performance and a comfortable feel.
  • Greater Tuning Stability: Elixir Strings delivers unmatched tuning stability. These nickel plated guitar strings can stay in tune for longer, keeping your electric guitar consistently sounding its best.

Description

Amp up your guitar’s tone life with the same premium electric guitar strings that experienced players worldwide trust to keep their incredible tone longer than any other string available. Unlike other string brands, Elixir Strings coats the whole string. This protects not only the outer string surface but also the gaps between the windings where common tone-deadening gunk typically builds up in other brands’ coated and uncoated guitar strings. Who wouldn’t love more quality playing time between the hassle and cost of string changes? Engineered to endure, these nickel-plated steel electric guitar strings boast a ton of bright, vibrant presence and dynamic punch. Compared to our original POLYWEB Coating, the ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating allows a more traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel. For a slicker, gentler feel, try a set of electric guitar strings with our original POLYWEB Coating, which also feature a warmer tone. Of course, the kind of string you play is all a matter of personal preference. Not sure what tone or feel is right for you? Try them out for yourself, and find your new favorite string from Elixir Strings. For a more in-depth look at what makes our strings so special, scroll to the branded info further down the page. Elixir Strings: Great tone. Long life.


Brand: Elixir


String Gauge: Heavy


Color: Heavy | 12152


Instrument: Electric Guitar


String Material Type: Coated Steel


Item Weight: 1.6 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.7 x 0.6 inches


Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: 12152


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 28, 2005


Color Name: Heavy | 12152


String Gauge: Heavy


String Material: Coated Steel


Number of Strings: 6


Size: 1 Pack


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    • Perfect for the jungle
Style: 12 String Light (.010-.046) Size: 1 Pack
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • Spendy but worth it
Style: Light (.010-.046) Size: 1 Pack
A different sound but I find my self retuning a lot less that my other preferred Brand erny ball
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023 by David c.
    • Excelente!!!
Style: Heavy (.012-.052) Size: 1 Pack
Llegó antes de lo esperado!! Excelente!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023 by Gerson Willman Mera Chambergo
    • Easy on the fingers, great sustain, crisp sound.
Style: Light (.010-.046) Size: 1 Pack
Excellent strings will only buy elixir strings for my acoustic and electric guitars. Clean crisp sound, light on the fingers can play for hours, and gives my guitars excellent sustain. 10 out of 10 will buy again.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by James Hayes
    • Love These
Style: Light (.010-.046) Size: 1 Pack
The stock strings on my Jackson Dinky were terrible. These strings are absolutely amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by Matthew
    • I can't think of any guitar strings I get more exited about.
Style: Super Light (.009-.042) Size: 1 Pack
These feel great on your fingers. They sound great. There is no string that holds a candle to it. I hate the tinny sound of rustic steel strings that start to rust before you even open them! Yes, these strings don't sound traditional. They sound perfect and consistent. And their sound lasts longer than any other guitar string. I would never buy another brand. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023 by JonSean
    • Great long lasting strings
Style: Custom Light (.009-.046) Size: 1 Pack
Played guitar for years and elixir never disappoints. Sound great and last a long time. Only brand I use anymore on my 11 guitars.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023 by mlm0912
    • Guitar strings
Style: Medium (.011-.049) Size: 1 Pack
You can't go wrong with Elixir love the tone
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by james

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