Customer Reviews

Elixir Strings Electric Bass Strings, 4-String, Medium, Long Scale NANOWEB Coating

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I got these for my SoundGear 4 string. Because my 5 string Schecter came with elixir strings and they still have good tone after 4 years! The nanoweb coating is easy on your fingers. Do yourself a favor and get these.

These strings are great, just be careful when you install them, because they can break if you tighten them too quickly. I always tighten them a little, stretch them with your fingers, tighten a little more...etc. Once they're on and in tune, they're the best.

I have used Elixir bass strings before, in a busy, tourist-oriented variety band in which I played bass. They have a great tone and last a very long time, which was important to me as I didn't have the time or desire to be constantly changing strings. I knew that I could pull my bass out of the gig bag and it would sound as great as the first day I installed the strings.
Recently, I have been playing with a group that does a lot of outdoor gigs at beach bars, patio decks, etc., here in the hot weather and humidity of Florida. I noticed that the flatwound strings I had been using were giving me problems with my fingers sticking to the strings and I was making mistakes and losing a lot of my dexterity.
So, I decided to switch back to the Elixirs. Besides their great tone and staying fresh for a long time, one of the other benefits is, the Nanoweb coating also imparts a certain slippery or slick feel to the strings. This prevents the finger sticking problem and actually
increases speed and mobility. I will rely on my Elixirs from now on, to make sure I perform at the same high level consistently, and
with consistently great tone! Highly recommend Elixir strings to anyone dealing with similar problems or just wanting to try a really
great string. Major guitar and bass manufacturers use Elixir strings as factory equipment... you won't be disappointed!

I just bought my Ibanez SR500 bass a couple of months ago and it came with the Elixir strings. I really liked the tone and quality of the strings, so I decided to buy a couple more to have some spare (I`m beggining on bass guitar so I`m a little rought with my strings).
I personally recommend the Elixir strings. They are very good quality and also very kind with my fingers.

I recently replaced DR Black Beauties (booo!) with Elixirs and am very happy I did. Elixir strings are easy on your fingers, last a really long time and sound great the whole time they're on your bass. Highly recommended if you care about tone. They are more expensive than other strings but their longevity more than makes up for the price hit. One minor issue I've experienced with these strings is that the coating does tend to flake off after a while, making them look a little "fuzzy" but the sound is not affected by this and it's purely cosmetic in my opinion. If you have the cash, get Elixirs!

Got a sample pack for free at SXSW a couple of years ago. I've tried several brands over the last 23 years and have generally preferred GHS Bass Boomers. These strings sound better and last way longer. I'm loving them and keep buying them.