Elixir Polyweb Acoustic Guitar Strings

Polyweb coating. Smooth feel. Tone lasts 3-5 times longer than regular strings.

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16 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

4 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 2 out of 10

"G-string breaks on the saddle."

Feature:
That darned g-string breaks *very* easy. Sometimes after five minutes fingerpicking. Very frustrating, considering the price tag!

Value:
If the g-string holds, then they would get an 10. When it breaks they get ZERO.

Desirability:
Naah, not any more. To expensive. I bought 4 packages, and in each one the g-stings breask on the saddle.

Sound:
I kind of like the 'damped' sound of the coated strings. It is surely different from normal strings wich are more bright the first days. But the tone stays the same for 4 weeks and more! Where as with normal strings I replace each 4 - 7 days.

Ease of Use:
Normal. These are just strings, ya know.

Support:
Well, they don't refund a broken string, do they?

Overall:
Get that g-string problem fixed, and you have a very good product. As it is now, you can't rely on it.

Submitted: 2/23/2008

Style of Music: pop, rock & country, bluegrass

* * * * * * * * * * 3 out of 10

"Fast but Unreliable"

Feature:
The two best features of coated strings are extended wear and playability. The strings take longer to tarnish because they are coated and they play much faster because there's less friction. The downside is when they do wear, the coating flakes off and dulls the sound.

Quality:
After playing these strings for 10 years on my two Taylors and McPherson, I have noticed a significant breakage problem in the last 4 years with the G string across the saddle. For someone who plays out all the time, reliability is essential. The G string has become totally unreliable in concert- more than 3 or 4 times breaking on the first song.

Value:
This is a good product if you play at home for recreation. They will help you improve as a guitar player. But they are currently unacceptable for professional players.

Desirability:
They're slick and fast, so I guess that makes them y. But keep 'em in the house- they'll embarrass you in public!

Sound:
It's a coated string, so it's a mixed blessing. Less squeaks means less natural fret noise.

Ease of Use:
Great playability. You'll find you can play a lot faster and easier with these strings versus conventional strings.

Support:
Elixir has sent me replacement G strings, stating these were *improved* (which would indicate they knew of a problem). However these broke on 3 different guitars I tried them on- all at the saddle. Bottom line, again, if they are not reliable- who cares if you get free replacements?

Overall:
If you're looking for strings you can keep on your guitar for a long time (at home) these would be a good choice. If you play out a lot, change your strings frequently, or in general- need strings that you can count on- these would not be the strings to get.

Submitted: 2/10/2008

Style of Music: Acoustic Pop, Worship

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Elixir Strings with original Polyweb coating have the full-bodied sound of "broken-in" strings, maintain their balanced tone 3-5 times longer than regular strings, and have a smooth feel that provides substantial "string squeak" reduction and maximum comfort.

The Elixir Strings Story
Every great guitar product has a story, so what's theirs? We're glad you asked. Sit back, squint at your monitor, and we'll tell you the tale of Elixir Strings

Technical Info

Extra Light: 010, 014, 023w, 030w, 039w, 047w

Custom Light: .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032w, .042w

Light: .012, .016, .024w, .032w, .042w, .053w

Light-Medium: .012, .016, .024w, .035w, .045w, .056w

Medium: .013, .017, .026w, .035w, .045w, .056w
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