{"product_id":"elixir-polyweb-nickel-plated-steel-electric-guitar-strings","title":"Elixir POLYWEB Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElixir POLYWEB Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003ecoated electric guitar strings\u003c\/strong\u003e built for players who want a warm, rounded tone and a fast, slick feel that lasts. Nickel plated steel wrap wire, Elixir's original POLYWEB coating over the whole string, and Anti-Rust Plated plain steels. Available here in Custom Light .009-.046 and Medium .011-.049.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe thickest Elixir coating, for the warmest tone and the least finger squeak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePOLYWEB was the coating that started Elixir in 1997 and it is still the one players reach for when they want the edge taken off. It sits a little heavier on the string than NANOWEB or OPTIWEB, which rolls back some of the top end and gives you a warm, thick voice with a genuinely slick surface under the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat slickness is the other reason it stays in the lineup. Finger squeak drops off sharply, which matters if you record or play into a close mic. Rhythm players and anyone with acidic sweat tend to get the longest life out of this coating of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth gauges here are full six-string sets. Custom Light .009-.046 is the easier bend, good for lead playing and lighter picking. Medium .011-.049 gives more tension and more push, which suits drop tunings, heavier strumming and archtops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric guitar, 6 string\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrap Wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel plated steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOLYWEB, full string coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain Steels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-Rust Plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom Light .009-.046, Medium .011-.049\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne full set of 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Are These Strings For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers who want a warm tone rather than a bright one, and who value a smooth, low-friction feel. Also anyone who kills strings fast. If your sets go dead in a week, a coated POLYWEB set will usually outlast three uncoated ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is the Difference Between POLYWEB, NANOWEB and OPTIWEB?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are the same idea at three thicknesses. POLYWEB is the thickest, so it is the warmest and the slickest. NANOWEB is thinner and brighter with more traditional feel. OPTIWEB is the thinnest, aimed at players who want a coated string to feel and sound uncoated. Tone life is comparable across all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Gauge Should I Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustom Light .009-.046 for lighter tension, easier bends and lead work. Medium .011-.049 for more tension and volume, drop tunings, or a hollowbody. If you are changing gauge on an electric, expect to check the truss rod and the intonation afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Comes in the Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne sealed Elixir set of six strings in the gauge you select. No extra plain strings are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Light 9-46, part 12025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.009 .011 .016 .026 .036 .046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium 11-49, part 12100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.011 .014 .018 .028 .038 .049\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Elixir Strings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElixir is the only string maker that coats the entire string rather than just the wrap wire, which keeps sweat and debris out of the gaps between the windings where tone normally dies first. Anti-Rust Plating on the plain steels protects the rest of the set. The result is fewer string changes and a set that still sounds like itself weeks in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre these genuine Elixir Strings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging, sealed by Elixir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long do Elixir POLYWEB strings actually last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no fixed number, it depends on how much you play and how acidic your sweat is. The point of the coating is that the set holds its tone for far longer than an uncoated set, so most players change them a fraction as often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill these fit a floating tremolo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, they are a standard ball end electric set. If you change gauge on a floating tremolo you will need to rebalance the spring tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Custom Light set for drop tuning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, but .009-.046 will feel loose below standard. For drop tunings the Medium .011-.049 set holds pitch and tension far better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Victory Musical Instruments?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments is an authorized Elixir dealer and a musician-run shop in Miami, FL. We stock what we actually sell, we answer the phone, and orders leave the same day when the item is on our shelf. 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