Elixir's electric nickel - plated steel strings with POLYWEB coating offer a unique and consistent warm tone. The ultra - thin POLYWEB coating wraps the whole string, giving a natural feel while preventing corrosion and debris buildup, which significantly extends the tone life. Key features include: protecting the entire string to keep dirt out, longer tone life compared to other strings, consistent performance and tone, a smooth feel for easy playability, reduced finger squeak for better performance and recording, anti - rust plain steel strings for a longer set life, and less need for frequent string changes so you can focus more on making music. Gauges are .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042.
Using these Elixir guitar strings is straightforward. Just install them on your electric guitar following the standard string - changing process. When you play, you'll notice the smooth feel and reduced finger squeak right away. As for maintenance, wipe the strings down after each use with a soft cloth to remove sweat and debris. This will help keep the POLYWEB coating in good condition and maintain the long tone life. Also, avoid exposing the strings to extreme humidity or moisture as it can cause rust, even though they are anti - rust. If you notice a significant drop in tone quality, it might be time to change the strings, but thanks to their long - lasting design, you won't have to do this as often as with other strings.
