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Elixir Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings With NANOWEB Coating, HD Light (.013-.053)

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Description
The Nanoweb HD Light Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings from Elixir Strings. Constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire and Elixir's ultra-thin Nanoweb coating, these light gage strings provide acoustic players a dynamic balance of robust, bassy tone and sparkling treble clarity that lasts up to 5 times longer than uncoated strings.
Nanoweb Coating: Uncoated Feel, Protected Performance
Elixir's innovative Nanoweb coating protects the whole string, preserving the spaces between windings where tone-deadening buildup typically occurs with other brands. Despite the coating, these strings maintain an uncoated feel and natural tone. The result is strings that sound fresh longer, eliminating the need for frequent changes.
Phosphor Bronze Wrap: Rich, Warm Tone
Phosphor bronze wrap wire produces a rich, bassy tone with bright clarity, ideal for emphasizing the natural tone of mahogany, sapele or other dark-sounding acoustic guitars. These strings bring out the warmth and resonance of the instrument, with clear, ringing highs.
Light Gauge: Comfort Meets Playability
The light 13-53 gauge provides comfortable playability for most acoustic guitars. The lighter construction makes bending and fretting easier while still producing a full, balanced tone across the tonal spectrum.
Environmentally-Friendly Packaging
In line with Elixir's commitment to sustainability, these strings come in recyclable packaging made from recycled materials. Guitar players can feel good about choosing a product that cares for the planet.



Features
- Gauges .013, .017, .025, .032, .042, .053
- Acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire
- Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity
- Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a traditionally textured, "uncoated" feel Patented coating technology protects against common corrosion, extending tone life longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated strings (Elixir Strings player survey)
- America’s #1 acoustic guitar string brand–MI SalesTrak (US $ Vol)
Reviews
4.79
33 Reviews
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
I Was Wrong
My Taylor 314 CE came loaded with these strings and I thought they sounded pretty good. I listened to the sound of the strings on my Big Baby Taylor which were not Elixir's and thought the strings sounded better. I had an extra set of the Elixir HD Lights so rather then put them on the 314 CE I decided to use them on the Big Baby. Months went by and these little champions never went flat and they tune right up nicely in fact if anything these strings have aged so nicely I am not even thinking about changing them for a while. The other strings I put on the 314 CE just got replaced with these Elixir's ... I have found my "go to" strings and will use these strings from now on. I love the .053 to .013 gauging for a "light" string. These strings are absolutely awesome!
Most Liked Negative Review
Same as mediums
Got a set of these to replace some medium, coated Martins, on my Gibson Songwriter Deluxe. They have great feel and action but are a little stiffer than I would think a "light" set would be. If I had it to do again again, I would get a light PB set and be happier. YMMV.
- Practicing12
- Concerts10
- Back-Up4
- The best for any kind of use, great sound.1
- Live Music1
- Pricey1
- Experienced10
- Novice4
- Professional Musician4
- Good Tone16
- Consistent13
- Long Life12
- Well Built / Quality9
- Best warm and bright combination I've found.1
Reviewed by 33 customers
I will buy these strings again, but not from Guitar Center.
submitted5 months ago
byJames
fromColorado Springs
Sad, they are charging $6 more than purchasing online. I can wsit a couple days to save $6.
Elixirs are Legendary
Verified Buyer
submitteda year ago
byTravis
fromNashville, TN
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
These strings came stock on my 2014 Taylor 300 series, and I order the same set every time because it makes that guitar sound great. Plus they last an insanely long time and still sound good. Good full tone and clarity. Would definitely recommend to anyone for acoustic guitar. Will be buying for a long time.
Great strings
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submitteda year ago
byDrew
fromChicago burbs, IL
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
HD lights great for my fingerstyle, highly recommend!
These strings r bomb
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submitteda year ago
byJameson
fromCocoa Florida
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I use these on my accoustic mcpherson, great combo
Love the NANOWEB coating
Verified Buyer
submitteda year ago
byKevin
fromMi
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I prefer the Nanoweb over the polyweb coating
Perfect strings for Eb tuning
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submitted2 years ago
byRam
fromMcAllen, Texas
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I use these strings on my Taylor acoustic guitar. Perfect for Eb tuning - not too slinky, not too heavy. I still get great tone out of these strings but with excellent playability as well. As a working musician, Elixir strings are a must for daily and weekly gigs. Highly recommend!
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submitted5 years ago
asked byN/A
fromBrighton CO.
Will these strings work on a child size banjo?
No, these are guitar strings