If you've ever restrung your acoustic right before a gig and wished those strings could stay fresh a little longer, that's exactly the problem Elixir's Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze strings are built to solve. These medium-gauge (.013–.056) strings use phosphor bronze wrap wire on a steel core, then coat the entire string — including the gaps between the windings — with Elixir's ultra-thin NANOWEB polymer coating. That's the part that matters: most coated strings only protect the outer surface, leaving the spaces between windings open to collect oils, sweat, and debris. Elixir covers the whole string.
The NANOWEB coating is thinner than Elixir's POLYWEB option, which means the feel stays close to what you'd expect from traditional uncoated strings — textured and natural rather than slick. The phosphor bronze construction brings a warm, balanced tone with some sparkle in the highs. Anti-rust plated plain steel is used on the unwound strings to resist corrosion across the full set. Medium gauge gives you a fuller, louder response with more tension — a good fit for players with a strong strumming hand or those who use heavier picks.
Product Features:
- Gauge: .013, .017, .026w, .035w, .045w, .056w (Medium)
- Phosphor bronze wrap wire with steel core
- NANOWEB ultra-thin polymer coating protects the entire string, including between the windings
- Anti-rust plated plain steel on unwound strings
- NANOWEB coating provides a traditionally textured, natural feel
- Reduces finger squeak — useful for both performance and recording
Brand: Elixir Strings
Model: 16102 Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings — Medium
SKU: 16102
Condition: New
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