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Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with POLYWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Warm Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Super Light 9-42

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Super Light (.009-.042)
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Brand Elixir
String Gauge .009
Color Silver
Instrument Guitar, Electric
String Material Type nickel_plated_steel

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  • LEADING GUITAR STRINGS: Made with nickel plated steel wrap wire and our proprietary POLYWEB Coating. For a warm longest-lasting tone along with a comfortable, slick and fast feel
  • BRILLIANT TONE: Elixir Strings are often rated the best electric guitar strings, you can trust in our consistently reliable performance. From our light electric strings to our heavier gauges
  • CORROSION RESISTANT: The POLYWEB Coating protects from tone-deadening sweat, corrosion, humidity and rust. Elixir Strings retain their out-of-the-box tone longer than other coated or uncoated strings
  • MADE IN THE USA: Elixir Strings are lab- and field-tested and made to exacting specifications in our state of the art facility. Versatile and durable, they keep your guitar always sounding its best
  • CONTENTS: 1x Single Pack of Elixir Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with POLYWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Warm Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Super Light 9-11-16-24-32-42
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Customers appreciate the strings' quality, longevity, and sound. They find the strings to be excellent, durable, and stable. The strings maintain a consistent tone over time and are praised for their value for money. Many customers find the strings smoother and easier on their fingers than the original strings.

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153 customers mention "String quality"146 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the string quality. They say the strings are excellent, their favorite for jazz guitar, and they are happy with the sound. The coated strings are considered the best in the world. Blue steel strings are great, last about 4 months with daily use, and keep your strings in shape. There's plenty of extra strings for baritone guitars, and customers save money and time with these strings.

"...much like how the Samurai kept his blade clean, but will keep your strings in shape...." Read more

"These strings are amazing...." Read more

"...Not a big deal, but these are nice strings and I feel like that is a defect. Overall, these are very nice strings that I enjoy playing...." Read more

"Long lasting excellent quality strings." Read more

143 customers mention "Longevity"122 positive21 negative

Customers appreciate the strings' longevity. They say the strings hold their tone well over time, are stable, and have little resistance when playing.

"They will last and last... if you keep a level of maintenance!..." Read more

"...on my guitar right now and after 2 months they are still holding up very nicely being a consistent player that bends alot...." Read more

"...coating reduces the string scratch substantially, and there is little resistance when I am playing through faster passages...." Read more

"These strings last at least 10 times longer than any other strings I've used. I wipe them down every session and they always sound like new strings...." Read more

143 customers mention "Sound quality"125 positive18 negative

Customers like the sound quality of these strings. They keep a consistent tone across all strings and stay sounding fresh for a long time. Some find the acoustic bronze strings the best, as they're quiet and quick with no string sliding sound. However, some dislike the thicker strings that fatten up their tone.

"...Elixirs still sound good, and keep a consistent tone across all of the strings that sound nice...." Read more

"These sound great, but the slickness on them makes them awesome. The only brand ill buy" Read more

"...I wipe them down every session and they always sound like new strings...." Read more

"...The new strings made all the difference. Sounds great, better than the guitar ever sounded before." Read more

80 customers mention "Value for money"63 positive17 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of these strings. They say they're the best on the market, worth the cost, and an excellent product.

"...I am eager to try others as well, but I like these for the price point." Read more

"...In my mind totally worth the extra price." Read more

"...They keep their tone for at least a year which saves me tons of money...." Read more

"...I will say that the few extra dollars for these strings is definitely worth it, I expect that they will last at least 2 months if not longer, I..." Read more

61 customers mention "Feel"58 positive3 negative

Customers like the feel of the strings. They say the strings are soft, smoother than the originals, and easier on their fingers. The coating doesn't change the feel or tone much, making it easy to position their fingers on each string.

"...And they feel great to play! I would highly recommend these strings to anyone looking for slick and fast strings along with durability and longevity!..." Read more

"...around and I enjoy playing these a bit more as it seems easier to position my fingers on each seperate string...." Read more

"They're very easy on the fingers. They're light and easy to string, and they feel nice on the fingers." Read more

"...Decided to try the Polyweb on my Strat. Smooth feel ... great tone !!!" Read more

45 customers mention "Smoothness"42 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the smoothness of the strings. They mention they sound great, play smoothly, and have a long life due to their responsiveness and durability. The strings feel great, play fast, and are responsive with little finger noise.

"...highly recommend these strings to anyone looking for slick and fast strings along with durability and longevity! 10/10 and two thumbs up." Read more

"...poly coating not only makes them last longer but also makes for much faster sliding and overall playing, particularly for lead guitar...." Read more

"...Slick and fast is a good way to think about it. I was surprised when some of the “nano web” fibers were showing on the strings...." Read more

"...Well I tried them, yeah they last a long time, yes they are smooth, yea the tone is good even after hours of use...." Read more

42 customers mention "Playability"42 positive0 negative

Customers find the strings playable and bending is no issue. They like the bright, not dull sound despite the coating. Some say the strings work well for amateurs and get the job done.

"...They played really well and bending was no issue but they really put a hole in my wallet after going through over 10 packs because they would just..." Read more

"...and one week into restringing they're still bright and shiny and playing like new. Can't believe I waited this long. I can't recommend them enough...." Read more

"...But day to day use, Elixir's really shine." Read more

"...I play roughly 2-3 hours a day, so for me, they work perfect. My only complaint was how jangly the 6th string was whilst plugged in...." Read more

22 customers mention "Coating"11 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the coating. Some find it nice and helpful for reducing scratching and resistance when playing. However, others report issues like the coating coming off after a few days, flaking, or wear where picking hits the strings. The coating can also muffle the sound of the strings.

"...The coating reduces the string scratch substantially, and there is little resistance when I am playing through faster passages...." Read more

"Elxilrs are great , sometimes the coating might change tone , but I don’t know they are the most supple well intonation brand around ...." Read more

"...These strings have a nice warm sound to them,and the coating is slick like string lube was added...." Read more

"...Downside might be, coating coming off after long practice sessions...." Read more

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  • DeAthWaGer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny if you take care of them!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013
    Size: Super Light (.009-.042)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    They will last and last... if you keep a level of maintenance!

    I recommend cleaning your fretboard thoroughly before changing strings and keeping your guitar in a properly maintained humidity level (or at least in a dry gig bag!).

    MOST IMPORTANT: I use Fast Fret before and after I play (some mineral oil on a lint-free cloth will work just about as well), and my Elixirs last months and months. It is a discipline, much like how the Samurai kept his blade clean, but will keep your strings in shape.

    For other brands, some tarnish or even rust may appear after a few weeks of normal use, and I would have to use WD-40 to remove it (just don't get it on the guitar's wood!!!). Sometimes it wouldn't help, and the strings (sometimes not even all of them, just the wounds or just the unwounds) would just sound dead and need to be replaced.

    Elixirs still sound good, and keep a consistent tone across all of the strings that sound nice. I can't say that they sound as bright as the day they came out of the package, but it's WAY more bang-for-your buck. I've also yet to see one spontaneously break on me under normal stress and tension, but I'm not about to tune my guitar higher to test my luck.

    I am a studio musician and play a lot, and from over 15 years of experience, these are my favorite strings. I'm currently recording an album with an Ibanez RG470 and the same strings I've had on for four months.

    Ask yourself: what's my time worth? Do I want to keep actually playing, or do I want to play guitar-tech all of the time? Changing strings sucks. Get Elixirs!
    12 people found this helpful
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  • CeeBee
    5.0 out of 5 stars best strings on the market
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
    Size: Super Light (.009-.042)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    These sound great, but the slickness on them makes them awesome. The only brand ill buy
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  • Jeremiah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holy moly! These things are beasts!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
    Size: Custom Light (.009-.046)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    Coming from Da'ddario 9. - 46.'s these things are incredible! My previous strings would show substantial ware after about a day if not less of playing. They played really well and bending was no issue but they really put a hole in my wallet after going through over 10 packs because they would just ware down and break after such a short time. However, THESE THINGS! They had the feel, AND the life span. I still have the same pack of strings on my guitar right now and after 2 months they are still holding up very nicely being a consistent player that bends alot. And they feel great to play! I would highly recommend these strings to anyone looking for slick and fast strings along with durability and longevity! 10/10 and two thumbs up.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Jeffrey Imbody
    5.0 out of 5 stars Haters gonna hate, but these strings are great!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
    Size: Light (.010-.046)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    I've been playing guitar for just about 40 years now. I have tried many brands of strings, coated and uncoated, and have heard the stories from other players about how Elixir uses just any string, coats them, and puts them in a box. I can neither confirm or deny these stories, but I can say that no matter what stings I try, I always come back to Elixir. They last 3 times longer than any other strings I have ever played. The coating reduces the string scratch substantially, and there is little resistance when I am playing through faster passages. I just can't beat these strings for tone, quality, and longevity.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Morgan Mercurio
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good but I think the nanoweb sounds better
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
    Size: Light (.010-.046)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    I recently switched to the polyweb strings after my nanoweb ones snapped and while they are still good, I think the nanowebs were better in my opinion. The sound from the polyweb ones seems a bit sharper and a little less clean during my playing so far. I did however get a slightly larger gague this time around and I enjoy playing these a bit more as it seems easier to position my fingers on each seperate string. All around a great product, I would just personally reccomend the nanowebs over these
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  • M. Lum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Every Cent
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2014
    Size: Super Light (.009-.042)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    These strings are amazing. I wanted to wait a couple of months before I wrote a review of these Elixir Polyweb string so I could speak to their longevity. I normally use d'Addario or Ernie Ball Slinky strings and they last me about 3 weeks before they become dull, lifeless, corroded and hard to keep in tune. These Polywebs have been on two of my electric guitars now for 8 weeks and they sound and tune exactly the same as the day I put them on. I am still waiting to see how much longer they will last. I don't know about you, but to me changing strings is a chore and with these strings the time inverval between string changes is already making me very happy. And, like I said, even at 8 weeks these strings sound just as good as on day one.

    I realize that some players will not dig the smoother texture of the low E, A and D strings. For me, the transition was not difficult. I would suggest any player who wants substantially longer string life to give these a try. If you don't like the feel of them, you could try the Nanoweb strings from Elixir which are supposed to feel more like regular strings (however, I have heard that they don't last as long as the Polywebs, which have a thicker coating). In conclusion, at this point I have already gotten almost 3x as much life out of these strings, which effectively makes them, already, the same price per week as d'Addarios or Slinky's. And with no quit indicated in these Polywebs yet, they may very well last 5x longer or more, which would effectively make them more cost-effectilve than regular uncoated strings without the hassle of changing strings every 3 weeks!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Classical Blue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Elixir Rocks!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
    Size: Super Light (.009-.042)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    These strings last at least 10 times longer than any other strings I've used. I wipe them down every session and they always sound like new strings. The poly coating not only makes them last longer but also makes for much faster sliding and overall playing, particularly for lead guitar. I can't recommend them highly enough, I'd never use any other strings again even if they were free.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Robert L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
    Size: Light (.010-.046)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    I bought a new electric guitar from someone on Facebook. The guitar is from China but and is a semi- solid body. It looked and sounded good at first, but after playing a while the sound was becoming distorted. I was hoping it wasn't the guitar and decided to change all the strings. I choose Elixir because of the good reviews. The new strings made all the difference. Sounds great, better than the guitar ever sounded before.
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  • Néstor del Angel May Romero
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buenas
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 31, 2024
    Size: Light (.010-.046)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    Tiene meses las compré y siguen funcionando, apenas y estoy pensando en cambiarlas,
    Otras cuerdas no duran nada ya que dónde vivo hay mucha humedad y sal de mar
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  • Daniel Hernandez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super cómodas
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 4, 2024
    Size: Super Light (.009-.042)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    Usualmente yo usaba ernie ball 11 custom, pero decidi cambiar a un calibre mas ligero .
    Estas cuerdas me van de maravilla, son super brillantes y me dan un tono y mordida excelentes para hard rock, versátil etc
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  • JOASH BORJA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Overall
    Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on November 18, 2024
    Size: Light (.010-.046)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    All good, no complain.
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  • krachmaninoff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Für mich die beste Saite
    Reviewed in Germany on October 19, 2024
    Size: Super Light (.009-.042)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    Spiele die Elixir auf einer E-Gitarre schon seit einigen Jahren und bin immer wieder begeistert. Der Klang der Saite altert so gut wie nicht, die Saite ist noch nie gerissen (trotz der .09er Stärke) und sie sind sehr stimmungsstabil. Was will man mehr?
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Literally the best guitar strings
    Reviewed in India on September 1, 2024
    Size: Light (.010-.046)Style: 6 String SetPattern Name: Guitar StringsVerified Purchase
    I'm an intermediate guitar player. I used this set for my ibanez electric guitar and I must say that it's really awesome. Good song, and it has that smooth feel for fast playing. Go for it...
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