Elixir acoustic guitar strings

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Mmm_moo_cows

2004-07-17 20:36:49 UTC

Hi,

I bought these strings today, there about twice the price off normal
acoustic steel guitar strings (about £15 compared to about £7-8 for
any martin/d'addario type strings) but are meant to have a specialised
'nanoweb' technology or something (a fancy string coating) that make
then last alot longer (3-5 times longer, i.e. much longer before they
die and go flat) than normal strings without apparently muting the
tone.

Just wandering has anyone had experience with these strings? They
seem alright and sound quite nice but will they remain that way in the
long run?

I dont know if these are common in the US but they appear to be pretty
new here (UK), most shops are not stocking them yet and the one I went
into today said they never heard of them until many customers were
asking them for, so they stocked up.

Cheers, Jon

Heres a link to the page if anyones interested.

http://www.elixirstrings.com/whyelixir/index.html

Charlie

2004-07-17 20:59:30 UTC

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I have used Elixir Polywebs on all my guitars for several years now. Yes
they do stay brighter sounding longer since the coating resists grime,
sweat, blood, dirt and any contaminant from adhering to the string thus
degrading it's tonal qualities. Another advantage I like is they are much
more slippery to the touch and thus eliminate finger squeaking when one runs
the fretboard. I can get them from www.musiciansfriend.com for about $11 a
set. Most brick and mortar retailers (stateside) want $25 set.

I have never played the Nanowebs....but I so dearly love the Elixir
Polywebs. The Polyweb acoustic sets I use most are "Custom Light" and
"Resonator"
--
Charlie

- " Keepin' the Blues Alive "
- 4 9 2 A c o u s t i c B l u e s
www.492acousticblues.com

Post by Mmm_moo_cows
Hi,
I bought these strings today, there about twice the price off normal
acoustic steel guitar strings (about £15 compared to about £7-8 for
any martin/d'addario type strings) but are meant to have a specialised
'nanoweb' technology or something (a fancy string coating) that make
then last alot longer (3-5 times longer, i.e. much longer before they
die and go flat) than normal strings without apparently muting the
tone.
Just wandering has anyone had experience with these strings? They
seem alright and sound quite nice but will they remain that way in the
long run?
I dont know if these are common in the US but they appear to be pretty
new here (UK), most shops are not stocking them yet and the one I went
into today said they never heard of them until many customers were
asking them for, so they stocked up.
Cheers, Jon
Heres a link to the page if anyones interested.
http://www.elixirstrings.com/whyelixir/index.html

Perry Domzella

2004-07-18 01:05:42 UTC

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Post by Charlie
Another advantage I like is they are much
more slippery to the touch and thus eliminate finger squeaking when one runs
the fretboard.

Hey Charlie:

Are you using Elixirs to do any slide work? and/or Do you think the
extra slipperiness would suit slide or steel playing?

I'm thinking they might work great on my Hawaiian steel. Any thoughts?

Thanks ...

Charlie

2004-07-18 01:35:34 UTC

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You know when I first put them on a reso and did some slide work I never
noticed any "issues" of any kind that were negative and have used them ever
since no matter what style I may play. I did just before the last gig put
the Elixir Resonator (56-16) set on and I gained a lot of volume, sustain
and projection.
--
Charlie

- " Keepin' the Blues Alive "
- 4 9 2 A c o u s t i c B l u e s
www.492acousticblues.com

Post by Perry Domzella

Post by Charlie
Another advantage I like is they are much
more slippery to the touch and thus eliminate finger squeaking when one runs
the fretboard.

Are you using Elixirs to do any slide work? and/or Do you think the
extra slipperiness would suit slide or steel playing?
I'm thinking they might work great on my Hawaiian steel. Any thoughts?
Thanks ...

Perry Domzella

2004-07-18 01:39:52 UTC

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Post by Charlie
You know when I first put them on a reso and did some slide work I never
noticed any "issues" of any kind that were negative and have used them ever
since no matter what style I may play. I did just before the last gig put
the Elixir Resonator (56-16) set on and I gained a lot of volume, sustain
and projection.

Cool, Charlie. Thanks

Perry Domzella

2004-07-18 15:11:49 UTC

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I've got a few more questions for you Charlie, if you don't mind.

[] does "(56-16)" indicate the range of string guages?

if so, are we talking something like 56 46 36 26 20 16 ?

if not, would you mind listing the guages you use?

[] what tuning are you using with this string set?

[] what is the scale length of your reso?

Sorry to be so technical ... ;-(
I'm looking for a better way to set up my steel, that's all.
Always looking for new ideas, too.

Thanks again, Charlie.

Lew

2004-07-17 21:37:11 UTC

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Haven't used Nanowebs but I currently have Polywebs which have a
thicker coating. People I know who can play well like them, but I am
just learning the guitar and the slippery feel makes it more difficult
learning chords; I seem to slip off the larger strings. Also, they
don't seem to be as bright as uncoated strings.

Lewis

BGBevill

2004-07-18 00:31:12 UTC

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My Alvarez had Elixir strings on it when I bought it and I have continued to
use them on it. I think I have changed them 3 or 4 times in the just over a
year I have had the guitar. Of course, this guitar doesn't get played as often
as some of the others I have, but the Elixirs do appear to hold up well for
me.

Bobby

Mmm_moo_cows

2004-07-18 10:23:30 UTC

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Cheers everybody, I found they are a bit more slippy and its good to
know that they do what they say on the tin.

Cheers, Jon

AGW

2004-07-19 15:14:33 UTC

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Hi Jon
Yes they do what they say. However I prefer D'Addario version of the same
idea. If you're paying £15 you're crazy. You can get em for less than £9 on
the web.
Steve
AGW

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Daniel Seung Pugliese

2004-07-19 15:30:04 UTC

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Mmm_moo_cows <***@hotmail.com> wrote:
: Just wandering has anyone had experience with these strings? They
: seem alright and sound quite nice but will they remain that way in the
: long run?

John,

I've been using NanoWebs on all my guitars for years and before
that, I used the PolyWebs. New, neither type of Elixir strings are as
bright sounding as uncoated strings, though the NanoWebs are closer than
the Polys are. They do, however, maintain their brightness long after
uncoated strings go dull. NanoWebs that are two weeks of consistent
playing old, are considerably brighter and new sounding than uncoated
strings of the age and use. The difference only gets more pronounced
from there.

The other nice thing about them, for me, is that I suffer a
condition called plamar and plantar hyperhydrosis, which is excessive
sweating of the hands and feet. Combine this with the fact that my
sweat is more acidic than normal as well, I can eat through a set of
uncoated strings in days. With the Elixirs, I can go about a month
before changing strings.

They do cost more for a set, but I still end up spending less
money on strings because they last so much longer.

-Pugs

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Mmm_moo_cows

2004-07-20 15:55:22 UTC

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Thanks again everyone. It definitely sounds like these strings work
and I think I will definetly order some more on the internet.

Cheers, Jon