SNAMM06: Longer Lasting Acoustic Guitar Strings

US Elixir phosphor bronze strings with nanoweb coating aim to provide tone that lasts 3 to 5 times longer 28/07/06

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Elixir Strings, the pioneer of long-life string technology unveiled their Phosphor Bronze Elixir Strings with Nanoweb Coating at the show. They say that the strings deliver to acoustic guitar players something they have long been waiting for; phosphor bronze strings that keep their tonal â€˜sweet spotâ€™ over the entire life of the string.
The consensus among many musicians is that phosphor bronze strings offer the most sensitive, expressive tone that brings out the very best in guitarsâ€”virtually taking them to a higher level of play. However, that tone can be short-lived. Elixir Strings claim that they have solved this classic conundrum by applying an ultra-thin layer of Nanoweb Coating to protect the stringâ€™s windings hence preserving the coveted phosphor bronze tone.
Craig Theorin, Product Manager, Elixir Strings told us, â€œThese strings capture the rich, expressive tone of the finest phosphor bronze strings and extends that tone 3-5 times longer than ordinary strings. Phosphor bronze players, who are typically accustomed to a short-lived â€˜sweet spotâ€™ of tone, report to us that they experience this coveted tone consistently through the entire life of the strings.â€�
Elixir tell us that during player field trials of these new strings the vast majority of guitar players reported that the Elixir Strings kept their dynamic and rich tone quality throughout the duration of the trial. Frederick Aquino of Salt Lake City, UT, said he loved how long the â€œbrightness and the toneâ€� held on. Dylan Heeg of Roseville, MN, said, â€œElixir Strings are in a league of their own. The longevity of Phosphor Bronze Elixir Strings with Nanoweb Coating is unbelievable. The strings still sounded brand-new even after six weeks.â€�
Price and Availability
Sets of Phosphor Bronze Elixir Strings with NANOWEB Coating for Acoustic Guitars will be offered in Extra Light, Custom Light, Light, Light-Medium and Medium gauges. The MSRP is $14.99 and they are available through distributors or direct from Elixir Strings. More information: