Strings Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB® Coating, Super Light (.009-.042)

I tend to go through strings fairly quickly - less so from breakage but more because they wear out and get corroded/rusty. Playing for a couple of hours most days I'd usually go through a set of strings in around 2-3 weeks before they feel bad enough for me to change them. Decided to give coated strings a go and my first set lasted 2 months before one broke - even at the 2 month mark they still felt fine and I saw no need to change them. Grabbed another set and they are still on my guitar 9 months later. No breakage, hardly any buildup on the strings, no rust/corrosion - they don't sound dead, still have great tuning stability on my Telecaster. The coating doesn't feel sticky at all to me like some suggest, however it is obviously a different texture to regular uncoated strings which takes a little bit of getting used to. However after the initial adjustment period they feel absolutely excellent to play. Some people say they sound less bright overall than uncoated strings however I don't really have that issue - to me they sound about the same as uncoated strings after you've used them for 5 or 6 hours, however they sound like that forever - its worth the tradeoff to me. I suspect the brightness may be more of an issue with heavier gauges however the 9-42 set sound great. Overall these are excellent strings and are definitely worth the extra money - I won't be going back to buying uncoated strings any time soon as these also work out much cheaper for me.

These are really nice strings. I’ve put them on a Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH and the first thing I noticed was how great they feel. Especially when compared to whatever cheap, nasty cheese wires were on the guitar when I got it. Really smooth and nice to play. Sound wise, when playing clean they’re nice and bright without being too jangly, if you know what I mean. The low notes have a nice round tone and the highs are really tasty. With distortion, they sounded even better and had to go and change my pants shortly after. I don’t think they’re as bendable as EB Super Slinky’s, however don’t let that be a put off, it’s probably not by very much, you just need to use a little more strength when bending, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I am currently having issues with tuning stability, but hoping that’s just down to the new guitar settling in and possibly needing some adjustment. Time will tell, but very impressed so far.

Seem good - have only had them for a week or so

These strings last for months even with daily playing

As good or better than most guitar strings

The Elixir 19002® Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB® Coating are a game-changer for guitarists who want both excellent tone and durability. These strings deliver the same crisp, bright tone as uncoated strings, but the OPTIWEB® Coating adds impressive longevity. I've been using these strings for over a year and they still sound fresh and lively, even with regular playing. The coating technology does a fantastic job of protecting against corrosion and debris, which is a common issue with other strings. Plus, the anti-rust plating on the plain steel strings ensures the entire set stays in top shape for much longer than standard strings. The natural feel of the OPTIWEB® Coating is another bonus. It doesn’t feel slippery or overly smooth like some coated strings can, making it a joy to play. For anyone tired of constantly changing strings, these are an excellent investment.

I have very acidic sweat on my hands and fingers which ruins and rusts standard nickle and steel strings after a few hours meaning they will go black and rust very quickly. Elixir strings are life savers I’ve had them on for over a month and no sign of wear or rust and still going strong , worth every penny and is saving me a fortune on replacing strings once a week or less.

Have always used Ernie Ball strings in the past. These came recommended so thought I would try them out. A little more expensive than Ernie Ball but I really like the quality. So far I have been really been impressed with the quality and feel., would definitely recommend trying them out. Really good service in terms of delivery so would purchase again.

長年いろいろな弦を試してきましたが、エリクサーのコーティング弦（009-042）は本当に長持ちします。 普段は練習メイン＋週1回スタジオという使い方ですが、張ってから1か月経ってもまだ“張りたて感”が残っているのには驚きました。 ◎良かった点 音の劣化が極めて少ない：高音域のきらびやかさが長く持続します。 滑らかな手触りで演奏しやすい：コーティング特有のツルツル感が快適。 チューニング安定性も優秀：ライブでも安心して使えるレベルです。 △気になった点 一般的な弦より価格は高め：ただし寿命が数倍あるので、結果的にコスパは良いと思います。 張りたての「弦鳴り」感はややマイルド：これは好みの問題ですが、プレーン弦のキラキラ感が控えめかも。 総合評価 **練習頻度が高い人や、張り替えの手間を減らしたい人にはとてもおすすめ。**特に梅雨時や汗をかくシーズンでも安定していて安心です。 一度使うと戻れなくなる人が多い理由がよく分かりました。

The only set of coated strings I will even consider using. I usually hate coated strings, but these seem to hold a clarity that the others don't. I keep these on all my guitars that I don't use regularly. So if I pull them put I know they won't need a restring straight away.

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