Strings, Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Rich and Full Tone For Life with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 13-56

Elixir Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings – The Elixir Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings are some of the best strings I’ve used. They offer a rich, warm tone and last significantly longer than most other brands, thanks to their Nanoweb coating. Pros: ✔ Fantastic Tone – The phosphor bronze gives a warm, balanced sound with great clarity. ✔ Long-Lasting – The Nanoweb coating helps prevent dirt and sweat buildup, making them last much longer than regular strings. ✔ Smooth Feel – The coating provides a comfortable playing experience, reducing finger squeak. ✔ Great for Frequent Players – Ideal for those who play often and don’t want to change strings frequently. Cons: ✖ Slightly Expensive – Higher price than some competitors, but worth it for the longevity. ✖ Coated Feel Might Not Be for Everyone – Some players prefer the texture of uncoated strings, but this comes down to personal preference. Final Verdict: If you want acoustic guitar strings that sound great, feel smooth, and last a long time, Elixir Phosphor Bronze is a top-tier choice. The price is higher, but the longevity and tone make them a fantastic investment. – Worth every penny for the tone and durability!

Meets all expectations. Used on my acoustic guitar and it really has a nice tone to it.

Great strings. love the warm and clean sound, makes my Taylor sing. Last very well.

I love Elixir strings and have used them for years. They last for months with daily playing.

I have cycled through many different acoustic strings over the years from all the major brands to even smaller "boutique" brands and I always return to Elixir Phosphor Bronze. They are what my guitar tech and luthier have always recommended and what they have always put on my guitars when they have done any type of work to them because they know ultimately it is the brand that will bring out the real sound of any acoustic. To me, these strings have a kind of "slinky" feel that makes them easy to install. They wind easily and tune up quickly with very little need of settling before staying in tune. The light coating on the strings helps immensely in calming down that sound of fingers sliding on new strings. That "squeal" that all guitarists know. They don't slip and because of that they hold their tune for a very long time. I switch back and forth between fingerpicking and using a pick and I very rarely need to tune. Usually a quick tune check at the beginning of a set and I am good to go! As I get older I have had to go down a gauge in my electric strings but these are so comfortable and play so effortlessly that I have been able to continue to play a 12-53 set with very little to no hand fatigue at all. I would highly recommend these strings to anyone from a beginner to a seasoned professional without hesitation. Even though they are on the pricier side they are worth every penny. The coating truly does extend the life of these strings far beyond that of regular or uncoated strings. I would describe the tone as warm and smooth. It makes any acoustic simply sing and sound like an old friend. What can I say, they just work!

These are probably going to be something you end up getting consistently if you don’t care about or can’t notice any significant difference in tone from regular non-coated strings. To me, it defeats the purpose of getting strings that last however much longer if the sound they have to begin with is this brassy, metallic, wholly unimpressive sound that seems to have nothing to do with the characteristics of the guitar anymore because it’s been covered by the coating. That isn’t to say it’s necessarily a bad thing, but you are NOT getting anywhere near the tonal richness and fitting feeling of the sound of an acoustic guitar on a classic record. These strings are for durability and practicality more than anything, but some people really just won’t care as much or won’t notice a difference enough to merit going back to strings that last maybe a week or two before it starts deteriorating and dulling significantly. It’s a shame because I love the strings otherwise. They look so robust and shiny and even though they’re a little stiffer and take some time getting used to, you can easily tell they are high quality and made with that “built to last” mentality, which you gotta give it up to them for. Before assuming that these just won’t sound good at all, I have heard that there is a kind of natural “playing in” and settling the strings have to go through after a bit of time before they start having some more familiar characteristic to them. I’ll see how that goes, but really I think one of the things I go for is an immediate sound that makes me want to play right after the restring. Right now it just feels kind of like a hollow sound to my guitar. It’s a beautiful and amazing sounding Yamaha dreadnought, but whatever tonal characteristics that were present before when I used other strings, which were non-coated, they seem gone now or extremely hollow on account of the coating. It’s a give and take and not something I can blame Elixir for as I imagine that the better the coating, the harder it’s going to be for that sweet classic acoustic sound to come through, and currently there isn’t a way around that, unfortunately. I have tried other strings that were treated to see if the compromise in no coating, but having some treatment to them would be a happy medium between preserving tone an also expanding how long the strings would last, but when I did, there was still a slightly off bit of reduced sound quality compared to those brand of non-coated strings, and the treatment didn’t seem to really hold up that much better, if at all, from the non-coated/non-treated strings of the same brand. I don’t know if these can be updated, but I hope to sit a while with these Elixirs because they are admittedly snazzy and slick. Slick as in cool, but also slick in feeling, as in I feel good about sliding up with ease. Robust would be the word for them, and I’m just trying to see if they’re like a new pair of shoes or something. Haven’t given up on the sound just yet, and I’m hoping they can start to sound better before they start to degrade because that would be key. Please note that the coating does seem to provide a bit more rigidness than what you might expect from the same gauge of non-coated strings, so that is just something else to consider. Projection and volume does seem loud, but the zing really does feel either rounded off or like there is a natural ceiling to how much resonance can come through because of the protection. If you’re like me and you deal with gunk and buildup from your hands that accumulates pretty quickly on the strings, I’d consider giving these ones a go. Definitely a great starting point, but we’ll see if the sound quality improves into something that makes this sound better acoustically, or if the longevity of the strings will be great enough where the difference in sound doesn’t become that negative or unreasonable a factor anymore.

Outstanding strings. Was a loyal player to another brand for 25 years. All 9 of my guitars and basses now have elixir strings. Articulate bright without being tinny. Warmth with the mud. Excellent strings.

I had a buddy tell me that I had to try these. He said that they easily last twice as long as normal strings, and they sound better the longer you play them. Turns out, he was right. The reason why is because the coating used to protect the strings does dull the sound a little bit. and you don't truly get a true feel for what they can sound like until they're really broken in. I'm not sure if that's a good thing. Just don't change your strings right before a show. They do last twice as long, though, and even out-of-the-package, they sound better than most other strings I've tried. I typically used Martin strings before mostly because I felt that if Martin makes such awesome guitars, they must make Martin strings to go with them. The strings I usually purchased where the Martin Authentic Lifespan 2.0. I personally own two Taylors and a Takamine acoustic, and most folks know that Taylors come stock with Elixir strings. Personally, I think that's because it helps Taylor sell guitars. When I was playing the Martin next to the Taylor at the music store, I preferred the sound of the Taylor. It was strong in the mids, subdued but still bright in the highs, and they had a wonderfully subdued bass sound that you could feel more than you could hear. The Martin seemed more well rounded, but the Taylor stood out because it rang out much longer. I think it was the strings, and I didn't realize this until knowingly changing from my normal Martin strings to the Elixers on my guitars at home. Three guitars all produced superior results for different reasons. On my old Takamine workhorse, the Elixir strings produced a lot more sustain from a fairly weak sounding guitar. I was used to having to plug it in if I wanted people to be able to hear the guitar over my singing, and that became no longer necessary. On my Taylor Mini, the Elixirs greatly reduced the clinky sound strumming made, which was overwhelming with the Martin strings. This was the most noticeable difference. The Mini sounded really bad with the Martin strings by comparison. On my baby, though, that punch from the bass that you can feel more than you can hear has returned. It doesn't sound like it produces a very loud sound, but that sound carries a long way. I love singing with it. It's the only guitar of the three where I can actually hear the strings ring out loud enough to harmonize my voice with them, and I am truly in love with that feeling. I wasn't able to attain that nearly to the same degree with the Martin strings. The other thing that I want to point out is that these seem to be easier to tune, and they stay in tune. usually, when I first string a guitar, I like to strum around a little bit and then retune. I've been finding that with these strings, I don't have to. Plus, it's actually kind of strange if I pick it up and it's out of tune. I truly believe the strings have something to do with that.

Le son est immédiatement plus clair et plus brillant, avec des basses profondes et bien définies. La résonance est nettement supérieure aux cordes d’origine que j’utilisais auparavant. Ces cordes redonnent une véritable nouvelle jeunesse à la guitare. Je recommande vivement. Entièrement satisfait de mon achat.

If you crave for a brilliant sound on your acoustic guitar, seek no more. These will keep their beloved sound for a way longer time than uncoated strings. As for the feeling, if you haven't tried coated strings yet, give it a go. You'll figure out whether you like them or not. It feels slippery compared to regular strings, especially in the first few days. I do like it, but you have to try for yourself!

I'm sure that Elixir strings are probably one of the better sounding and lasting strings out there but......... Twenty dollars plus for one string??? Naturally when you see this ad compared to the others for Elixir you think to yourself, must be a little bit better quality than the others do why not spend the extra couple bucks, right? Only to get the surprise of your life that it's one single string. Misleading graphic in advertising and less than adequate information in product description. Pays to read the fine print I guess. I did get a full refund though on the first string. I had ordered two of what I figured were "sets" at the same time but they came ten days apart. WTF?? My refund for the second string was only seventeen dollars. WTF Amazon?

I’ve been using these Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb strings on my acoustic guitar and they continue to impress. They have a warm, balanced tone right out of the pack with clear highs and a solid low end. The coated Nanoweb finish really does extend their life. They stay sounding fresh far longer than uncoated strings, which is a big plus if you play regularly or perform live. They also feel smooth under the fingers and are easy on the hands during longer sessions. Overall, these are reliable, great-sounding acoustic strings with excellent longevity. A go-to choice if you want consistent tone and fewer string changes.

Un poco duras, teniendo en cuenta que pasé de 0.10 a 0.13 y mi mano se resiente con las cejillas, pero por el sonido que sale de estas cuerdas vale la pena soportar el dolor que produce. Mi acústica tiene la caja pequeña y aún así con estas cuerdas el sonido es espectacular, un poco más agudo pero muy bonito. Al principio la afinación varía mucho pero una vez las cuerdas se acomodan la variación es minima. Para evitar sobre estiramientos aconsejo hacer una primera afinación medio tono por debajo de lo habitual, y tocar un rato para que se acomoden poco a poco.