If you've ever put a fresh set of strings on your acoustic and wished that feeling would last a little longer, the Elixir 16052 Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze strings are built exactly for that. They're a light-gauge (.012–.053) 6-string set wound with phosphor bronze and covered in Elixir's featherweight NANOWEB® coating — thin enough to feel like an uncoated string, but durable enough to keep your tone fresh far longer than conventional options.
What sets these apart from most coated strings is where the protection actually goes. Most coated strings only coat the outer surface — Elixir's approach covers the entire string, including the gaps between the windings where dirt, sweat, and debris typically build up first. The plain steel strings also get Anti-Rust plating, so the whole set is protected end to end. The light gauge gives you a comfortable feel with a nice balance of playability and volume, and the phosphor bronze wrap wire delivers a warm, full-bodied tone with clear high-end detail — a combination that works especially well on guitars with mahogany, sapele, or similarly warm-voiced tonewoods.
Product Features:
- Light gauge 6-string set: .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
- Phosphor bronze wrap wire for warm, full-bodied tone with sparkling highs
- NANOWEB® ultra-thin coating protects the full string — including between the windings
- Anti-Rust plated plain steel strings protect the entire set
- Smooth feel reduces finger squeak during performance and recording
- Resistant to corrosion, humidity, and sweat for extended tone life
Brand: Elixir Strings
Model: 16052 Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - Light .012-.053
SKU: 16052
Condition: New
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