Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Super Light 9-42
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Wednesday, Feb 25
Style: 6 String Set
Size: Super Light (.009-.042)
Features
- LEADING GUITAR STRINGS: Made with nickel plated steel wrap wire and our proprietary ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating. For a bright and vibrant longest-lasting tone along with a comfortable, smooth feel
- BRILLIANT TONE: Elixir Strings are often rated the best electric guitar strings, you can trust in our consistently reliable performance. From our light electric strings to our heavier gauges
- CORROSION RESISTANT: The NANOWEB Coating protects from tone-deadening sweat, corrosion, humidity and rust. Elixir Strings retain their out-of-the-box tone longer than other coated or uncoated strings
- MADE IN THE USA: Elixir Strings are lab- and field-tested and made to exacting specifications in our state of the art facility. Versatile and durable, they keep your guitar always sounding its best
- CONTENTS: 1x Single Pack of Elixir Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Super Light 9-11-16-24-32-42
Description
Longest-lasting tone night after night. No more endless tunings or inconvenient string changes. You can trust Elixir Strings to deliver premium guitar strings with bright tones and just-right feel.
Brand: Elixir
String Gauge: Extra Light
Color: Silver
Instrument: Electric, Guitar
String Material Type: Coated Steel
Item Weight: 0.704 ounces
Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.7 x 0.6 inches
Item model number: 12002
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: August 7, 2005
Body Material: Nickel-plated Steel
Color Name: Silver
Item Styling: Wrap
String Gauge: Extra Light
String Material: Coated Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Material Type: Nickel-plated
Size: Super Light (.009-.042)
Frequently asked questions
Elixir Strings, particularly this Super Light variant, are unique because they're coated with NANOWEB technology. This gives them a smooth feel and reduces finger squeak, ultimately providing a superior playing experience. The nickel plating also helps to deliver a rich and bright tone.
Yes, these Elixir Super Light strings are versatile and compatible with most types of electric guitars. However, the super light gauge (.009-.042) is especially suited for fast lead work or for players who prefer a lighter tension on their strings.
Elixir Strings are known for their long-lasting durability. The NANOWEB coating not only enhances the tone but also protects the strings from dirt, sweat, and corrosion, making them last longer than many other electric guitar strings.
The 'Super Light' designation refers to the gauge or thickness of the strings. The ranges from .009-.042 denote the diameter of the thinnest to the thickest string in the set. This suggests these strings are relatively thin, making them easier to fret and bend, which is preferred by some styles, such as blues and rock.
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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The Elixir electric guitar strings are garnering excellent reviews from guitarists, even those who live in high-humidity environments. These strings can endure and last longer without losing their original sound quality. Reviewers also commended the slick feel of the strings on their fingertips and their consistent sound quality. Some users find the need to retune less frequent compared to their experiences with other brands.
Pros
- 🎵 Endures and lasts even in high-humidity environments
- 🎸 Consistent sound quality
- 🎼 No need for frequent retuning
- 🎶 Strings have a slick feel on fingertips
Cons
- ⚠️ Not traditional sounding; sound may not suit everyone's preference
- 💰 More expensive than other brands
Should I Buy It?
Definitely, if you're looking for guitar strings that last long and sound great without the need for frequent tuning, Elixir electric guitar strings would be a wise investment. Due to its higher price point, more serious guitarists may benefit most from these 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: 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: 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: 6 String Set
Size: Light (.010-.046)
They play like greased lightning, don't tear up your fingers, don't squeak, hold their tune, sound great, fret true and are reasonably priced.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2025 by Mark P. Hoornstra, MD
Style: Baritone
Size: Baritone (.012-.068)
Stellar sound, remarkably long life, and noticeably reduced squeak. Hard to play anything else after I found these.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2025 by J. G. Carpenter
Style: 6 String Set
Size: Light (.010-.046)
Truly great strings that last. I've tried several brands of strings but for my fingers these are the best. Smooth, great tone, and they last a long time without getting that old string "muddy" tone. They may cost a little more but worth every penny.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025 by Deanna Townsend
Style: 7 String Set
Size: Light (.010-.046)
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2013 by KHANcerto
Style: 6 String Set
Size: Light (.010-.046)
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025 by S Family