If you've ever put a fresh set of strings on and wished they'd stay that way, that's exactly what Elixir's Nanoweb strings are designed to do. The 12152 set is Elixir's heavy gauge — .012 to .052 — built with nickel-plated steel wrap wire and protected by their ultra-thin NANOWEB coating.
What makes these different from a standard coated string is how the coating works. NANOWEB Technology protects the entire string, including the gaps between the windings where debris and corrosion typically build up and kill your tone. The coating is thin enough that these strings feel close to uncoated — smooth under the fingers without the slick, rubbery feel of thicker coatings. The plain steel strings also get Anti-Rust Plating, so the whole set holds up over time, not just the wound strings. The heavier .012-.052 gauge delivers more tension and fuller low-end presence, and is a popular choice for players who tune down, use slide, or simply prefer a beefier feel under the pick.
Product Features:
- Heavy gauge electric guitar strings: .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .052
- Nickel-plated steel wrap wire construction
- Ultra-thin NANOWEB Technology coats entire string, including winding gaps
- Anti-Rust Plating on plain steel strings for full-set tone longevity
- Smooth, traditionally textured feel — closer to uncoated than thicker coated strings
- 6-string set for standard electric guitar
Brand: Elixir
Model: 12152
SKU: 12152
Condition: New
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