Elixir 12050 Polyweb Light

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Elixir 12050 Polyweb Light
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Best strings so far
Mz/x 21.03.2022
I've been searching for strings for my super strat with HSS pickup combination. I found the tone of uncoated strings on this particular guitar either too harsh when new or dull when older resulting in an uncontrollable tone. These elixirs are predictable. They are on the warm side, but this was my intention, because they give this guitar a balanced sound and work well across all tone and pickup settings. I'll probably try out the whole range still just out of curiosity, but right now I think these are the one for this particular instrument. Certainly not planning to go back to uncoated. Changing after about 3 months vs week(s) with uncoated.
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Long lasting, great sounding.
Anonymous 29.12.2015
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I use Elixers on all my guitars. Tele, PRSCU24, LP and a custom build. I gig at least once a week (twice most weeks) and practice for aprox 4 hours/week.
Pros:
They 'stretch in' really quickly and hold tuning excellently. These are lasting me for 8 or 9 gigs (as opposed to 2 gigs with Ernies or D'addies) and they still sound pretty new when I change them!
Cons:
Sound a little bit darker than uncoated strings and the coating starts to flake off (for me) after 7or 8 gigs.

Overall:
Excellent value for money on a £/gig basis. These are reliable, good quality strings and well worth the money.
Although they aren't quite as 'bright' as uncoated strings, they sound almost the same the day I take them off as they did the day I put them on. They don't go 'dead' the way uncoated strings do.
I definitely recommend trying a pack
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YAkovliev Andrey 26.02.2022
the sound is good it lasts 3 times longer than ordinary strings
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LameGuitarist 17.11.2022
after playing Elixirs i dont want to try anything else :) tone stays the same for many weeks and best thing for me is there is no metallic smell on fingers because of the coating
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@Tommi_Jazz 17.12.2021
I use poly web for my tele where I need long lasting strings but not to crispy . Excellent strings
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Great strings!
vortaenius 04.07.2021
I've been a fan of Elixir strings since I got my hands on my first set several years ago and never went back to regular strings.

This polyweb version is nice and warm, which is a pleasant change. I usually get the other, more crisp-sounding strings (optiweb), so I was pleasantly surprised to find that these sound great, too! Get these if you don't want to change your strings too often.

With moderate use (I pick up and play my Strat for a bit a few times a week and record a little in the home studio), these usually last me several months. That's because they don't collect dirt in-between the string-windings like regular strings, meaning you don't even really need to wipe them down all that often (though I still do after every time I play, because it's a good habit). Don't play with greasy fingers ;-).

They're slick, smooth, durable and make playing easy.
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Perfect for that certain Guitar.
Gatdoc 11.10.2018
I love these for their quiet finger response and slick handling. They also sound good both unplugged and plugged in and suit guitars where a smooth response to finger and pick attack is favoured, such as my DiMarzio powered HSH Walnut strat. In the box this set will languish until the previous set from 4 years ago finally die.
For someone like me who builds and also refurbishes vintage guitars for pleasure and has as many as 35 guitars hanging up ready to play, these strings and the other Elixirs are a real advantage. I am so grateful.
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Crystal clear and durable
eamf 28.08.2020
I love Elixir Polyweb and nanoweb lines. The sound is crystal clear and its definitely much more durable than any other brand I used before.
Also, the coating limits the annoying squeaks from sliding your fingers along the strings.
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If you got sweaty hands, this is for you
Ale77 10.10.2017
Best strings ever. My hands sweat a lot. I tried everything, but the most common brands just wouldn't do. Ernie Ball would last a week, and D'Addario would stain since the first 2-3 hours of playing. These strings are awesome. I take good care of them, clean them and put the sticky product on every time I play (and I keep the guitar in the case at all times), I play several hours a day, and they do last for 5-6 weeks!! Not changing brand ever again.
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Best electric guitar strings!
Wes777 30.01.2022
The best strings for smoothness, long life. Sounds great, feels great.
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