Elixir Nanoweb Light 4-stars Reviews

Best ones so far!

I used to go with strings from Fender but wanted to try Elixir for a while. They sound amazing and don't rust a quickly as other one I tried.

Nice set of strings.

Feels nice to play.

Good durable strings

Good quality strings that do the job. Long life, no rust.

Long lasting ,

Happy with these strings

Worth the extra investment, I destroy normal acoustic strings so quickly, not these guys.

These are my go-to strings

I don’t have a lot of money so can’t keep changing strings every months... slap a set of these on and they will last you 6 months!

The sound quality isn’t the best, but can’t go wrong with how long they stay stay clean for. NOTE: do not bother cleaning these strings, they’re designed to keep grime and dirt off themselves, harsh cleaning chemicals and pressure from rags will only rub off the protective layer even faster

Good

Good, but Optiweb version is much better, this is a bit slippery and the coating flares a bit on the wound strings on the picking part of the strings unlike Optiweb version of Elixirs

Alternative that is good

As an alternative to 42-9, I did try these ones.

Good tone and durability.

Pros: Great tone, no need for regular tunning. Durable!

Cons: Wish they had more variety.

as you expect from elixir

as you expect from elixir

pretty good

I tried these for about a year or two and I was overall satisfied. They sound good, and they last for ever!...probably the longest lasting strings I've owned.

The only thing I dont like about them is the feeling of the coating (I presume)...they feel way too slippery, many times my fingers would slide out from the string, especially during bends. I'm sure it depends on your playing style, but for me it was a reason to stop using them. But, I'd definitely recommend you to try them...especially if you want long lasting strings.

Very good

Very good strings. Been using them a while. They do a great job at concerts, at studio and home. They look like new after 6 months of using. I do recommend.

Very good strings

I used this strings for really long time and was really satisfied with the feel, tension, sound of it...They are nice to play and I had them installed on all of my guitars. They last till the coating doesn't start to peel off (and that is really extended period of time:)) and it will change things sound and feel wise (I tried this only once as an experiment of how long does it take to......you know)... At this time I have them only on one of my guitars as I'm more into vintage type of sound, but for someone who play rearly/has aggressive body fluids, I would definitely recommend this strings...

Quality strings

I keep coming back to these strings. Even though I like the sound of some other brands better, with sweaty hands, after one session that advantage is lost. The Elixir are the only ones that keep the sound quality for a reasonable amount of time. I could say these are the best value for money strings just because they last so long

Good and nice, but not for everyone.

Elixirs are quite peculiar strings.

On the one hand, we get an advertised long lifespan of strings - their tone deteriorates much longer than such of conventional strings (but is is necessary to say, that tone does degrades eventually, because it's not only about corrosion, but also about the flattening of strings' winding over frets).

On the other hand, Elixirs never have that incredible brilliance which fresh conventional strings provide. Also, we get that funny feel of coated strings, which can be a bit confusing.

And there is one more peculiarity about these strings. They seem to have a little more tension while having the same gauge as conventional non-coated strings. And this makes them sort of unpredictable for me, so I can't point out exactly, do I love or hate them.

Rust Free

Very durable guitar strings. They never rust and take time to wear off. The sound is pretty good too.

Solid strings

Reliable and good life span.

Difficult (for me) to tell the intricacies of the improved sound as much as if obvious with the acoustic strings but they certainly stay brighter for longer.

Durable. Smooth. Non-corrosive.

I have tried MANY guitar strings over the past few years and I ALWAYS end up back to the Elixir Nanoweb strings.

Not only does it save me money in the long run due to its durability, it has a nice "punchy" attack to it which I really like.

But the main selling point for me is the fact that it doesn't corrode with my HIGHLY acidic sweat.

I sweat a lot and it's very corrosive on the strings. Any uncoated strings will completely lose it's original lustre in just 2 hours of playing and it makes it harder to play with lots of friction and string noise. Other coated strings only last a bit longer than that.

Elixirs, however, are perfect for me as it lasts much longer and has a nice smooth feel.

PROS:

1) Lasts much longer than ordinary strings

2) Smooth feel

3) No string noise

4) Nice Mid-range response

5) No dirt accumulated at the bottom of the strings

CONS:

1) Tone is a bit lost with coating

2) The smooth feel could also be a con as not everyone likes it, so you have to try it out yourself.

3) I have yet to personally experience it but some people say that the G string snaps very easily.

4) Much more expensive than regular strings

These strings may be expensive but it saves you money in the long run so don't be scared and turned off by the price!

If you have an acoustic guitar, take a look at the Acoustic strings from Elixirs as well!

Good but not great tone, coating technology means they last a long time

The tone on these is good but there is much better available for less money. Strings occasionally snap while you're changing them, so I suspect the quality of the string is not as good as the best I've tried, such as some of the DR electric sets. However, the coating technology is so far ahead of any other coated string I've tried that on average they last me far longer than anything else, and the tone stays bright for most of the string's life, unlike uncoated sets. I found these indispensable when living in very humid countries like Taiwan, but even in the UK they're worth the extra for the added lifespan, the lack of finger squeak and stickiness (a nice side effect of the coating) and the time/effort saved by not having to change strings so often. That last point is particularly helpful for 12-string players, so I can't recommend them enough for that purpose especially!

Premium string at a premium price

The claim is that these strings will last 3-5 times as long as 'normal' strings. That aside they have a good tone and stay in tune well. The only caveat is that the higher unwound strings have a bit of a "cheese wire" feel to them, making them, for me at least, less comfortable to play for extended periods than the D'Addario strings that I have generally favoured before. Three of my 5 guitars are still strung with D'Addarios, as are my basses; in general I feel that the latter are a better balance of quality and price.

That said, you will be happy with the Elixirs. They are a high quality product, just not my preferred strings.

Tired of restringing your axe? This is the solution...

I do not think that the Elixir-Strings sound better than the d’Addario EXLs I formerly used. However, after a while of playing the d’Addarios lose their brilliance so that “old” Elixirs start to sound better than “old” d’Addarios. So for a lazy person that I am, the Elixirs are the better choice – higher priced, not as brilliant sounding but much longer lasting.

Long lasting strings

I've used before these strings, and they sound ok. The longer life hasn' been proved, because I change (the strings) more often than needed.

The higher price may pay back if these strings endure. Otherwise these are ok.

The comparable Elixir steel strings for acoustic guitar last extremely well.