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Elixir Strings - Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating - Elixir Electric Guitar Strings - Super Light (.009-.042)

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Style: Super Light (.009-.042)


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. Super Light: 09-11-16-24-32-42
  • 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: Extra Light


Color: Super Light, 09-42


Instrument: Electric Guitar


String Material Type: Coated Steel


Item Weight: 0.704 ounces


Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.7 x 0.6 inches


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: 12002


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 7, 2005


Color Name: Super Light, 09-42


String Gauge: Extra Light


String Material: Coated Steel


Number of Strings: 6


Size: 1 Pack


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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🚀 Abunda's Overview

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.

    • 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 Jason
    • The only strings I'll buy.
Style: Medium (.011-.049) Size: 1 Pack
Elixir strings truly are the best strings on the market. The coating isn't a gimmick. They sound better and last longer between changes.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024 by Mattew Turvey
    • Best strings I've used
Style: Light (.010-.046) Size: 1 Pack
Elixir strings last freaking forever and have that new string feel for longer than any other brand I've tried. They just radiate quality. Easy yo bend these too. If you're in the market for strings definitely pick these up.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024 by Zachary Colt Morgan
    • Tone lasts
Style: Light (.010-.046) Size: 1 Pack
Great strings, keep their tone longer than most.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • Great tone
Style: Custom Light (.009-.046) Size: 1 Pack
Coated strings, I haven't used anything like these ever and I have been playing for 18 years. Just didn't trust something that was engineered right the first time and worked. But WOW, broke two sets of stings at a gig and my other guitars were in a different tuning Andi didn't want to mess with them. A member of another band gave me these and again WOW. Have had the same set on my JEM for two months and the tone is still very strong and in pitch. The strings are very smooth also. I have bent them vibrato them pinched them and tried very hard to break them. These are very well engineered strings and the coating is still intact. No fraying or peeling, I was a round wound user. I have even tried Maxima strings in the 90 S . you know the gold plated strings that have an amazing tone. They are now Optima, same string different name. But these Elixir coated string have a beautiful tone and feel.. Get a couple of packs and try a couple of gauges, seams like their 9s are a little beefer than Im used to using. But it could be me. Overall beer good string with beautiful tone and life. Best price I have seem also. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2018 by Wesson357
    • Pretty good product
Style: Super Light (.009-.042) Size: 1 Pack
Was recommended these strings and they are pretty good. Sounds good but not perfect and easy on the fingers.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024 by Unknown
    • The Only strings I use
Style: Heavy (.012-.052) Size: 1 Pack
I have been using Elixir Strings on my acoustic for ever. I got a PRS Guitar a little over a year ago and Just changed the strings and they sound Amazing. They are bright and feel good when playing. I got a heavy gauge for jazz music that I'm working on and I just Love the sound I'm getting. And the strings last a really long time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024 by Just A Guy
    • Great strings
Style: Light (.010-.046) Size: 1 Pack
I've always found elixir nanowebs to be be good choice for tone and longevity.The elixir opiwebs are also excellent strings.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024 by jim garrett

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