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product_id: 254372852
title: "Elixir 16052 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings W Nanoweb Coating, Light (.012-.053)"
brand: "elixir"
price: "€ 58.70"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Elixir"
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region: Austria
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# Phosphor Bronze Wrap NANOWEB Ultra-Thin Coating Made in USA Precision Elixir 16052 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings W Nanoweb Coating, Light (.012-.053)

**Brand:** elixir
**Price:** € 58.70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Play longer, sound brighter — strings that keep up with your hustle!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Elixir 16052 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings W Nanoweb Coating, Light (.012-.053) by elixir
- **How much does it cost?** € 58.70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/254372852-elixir-16052-strings-phosphor-bronze-acoustic-guitar-strings-w-nanoweb)

## Best For

- elixir enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted elixir brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smooth, Natural Feel:** Ultra-thin coating mimics uncoated strings for effortless playability without sacrificing protection.
- • **Light Gauge Versatility:** Perfect balance of bright tone and comfortable tension (.012-.053) for all acoustic styles.
- • **Pro-Approved Performance:** Trusted by top artists and crafted in a state-of-the-art USA facility for consistent reliability.
- • **Unmatched Tone Longevity:** NANOWEB coating locks in rich, full-bodied sound longer than any other strings.
- • **Corrosion-Defying Durability:** Sweat, humidity, and rust-resistant design keeps your strings gig-ready, session after session.

## Overview

Elixir 16052 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings feature a proprietary NANOWEB ultra-thin coating that delivers a bright, rich tone with exceptional longevity. Made in the USA with precision, these light gauge strings (.012-.053) resist corrosion from sweat and humidity, ensuring consistent performance for professional musicians and passionate players alike.

## Description

From the manufacturer Elixir Strings Great tone. Long life. Made For Musicians Who Just Want To Play More Music More From Elixir Strings Delivering the same long-lasting, amazing tone players worldwide count on for their acoustic guitars, Elixir Strings also offers a varied array of premium string options for other styles and instruments! Electric Guitar Strings Bass Guitar Strings Banjo Strings Mandolin Strings Premium, long-lasting acoustic guitar strings from Elixir Strings Ever since pioneering coated string technology in 1997, our reason for making premium guitar strings has remained simple—we want you to have more quality playing time between the hassle and cost of string changes. And gig after gig, session after session, lesson after lesson, we’ve delivered. In fact, experienced players worldwide trust our corrosion-defying strings to keep their tone longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated strings,* and we’re proud to stand Elixir Strings 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w POLYWEB Coating Elixir Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating Elixir Strings 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating Superior Technology. Superior Strings. Less Sweat, Debris, And Finger Squeak The way your strings sound has a lot to do with what you normally can’t see. While both of our patented coatings reduce noisy finger squeak, they also cut down on a large number of other pesky annoyances common to your average uncoated string. Sweat, skin, dirt, and even air, for example, can do a lot of damage to your strings. And if you live in a hot, humid area, the moisture in the atmosphere can wreak total havoc on your strings’ tone life. But with Elixir Strings, you’re getting world-class protection that’s engineered to endure. Polyweb Coating Vs NANOWEB Coating POLYWEB Coating was our first coated string innovation all the way back in the '90s. It tends to warm and mellow the string’s tone and has a fast, slick feel that’s gentle on the fingers, which lets players keep jamming without the strings getting in the way. As a response to players who said they prefer a more traditional feel, NANOWEB Coating was then designed. This ultra-thin coating allows a brighter, crisper tone while offering the same amount of tone-life protection as its predecessor. Coated Like No Other Unlike other string brands, Elixir Strings coats the whole string. This protects not only the outer string surface but also the gaps between the windings where common tone-deadening gunk typically builds up in other brands’ coated and uncoated guitar strings. That’s why Elixir strings retain their tone longer than any other brand’s string, coated or uncoated. Simply put, build-up and corrosion kill your tone, and Elixir strings protect against elements that cause build-up and corrosion. All while sounding exactly how you’d expect a premium set of strings to sound. Anti-Rust Plating Corrosion protection between wrap wire windings is all well and good, but you may be asking yourself, 'What about the strings that don’t have a wrap wire?' And we’re proud to tell you, don’t worry—we’ve got those covered too. Literally. With our signature Anti-Rust Plating, even your plain steel strings defy the elements. This ensures longer tone life not just for your coated wound strings, but for your entire set. When we say you’ll have more gigging, jamming, touring, or practice time between string changes, we mean it. High Praise For Elixir Strings From The Pros Themselves "I put my first set on my guitar, and two weeks later they still sounded awesome." -Kaki King, Golden Globe-Nominated Guitarist/Composer "Sometimes someone comes up with a different idea. It changes all the rules of the game..." -Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars "I use Elixir Strings in the studio and on stage. They always feel right and seem to complement any guitar I use. They're the perfect string." -Wayne Sermon of Imagine Dragons "I don't have to change them all the time and they still sound fantastic." -John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin

Review: Very good - Very good
Review: Very weak string, broke when installing it - Bought it because of the reviews, but could not even make use of it. It's so weak and sensitive, broke right away even installing it. Bad product.

## Features

- LEADING GUITAR STRINGS: Made with phosphor bronze wrap wire and our proprietary featherweight NANOWEB Coating. For a rich, full-bodied and longest-lasting tone along with a comfortable, smooth feel
- BRILLIANT TONE: Elixir Strings are often rated the best acoustic guitar strings, you can trust in our consistently reliable performance. From our light acoustic guitar strings to our heavier gauges
- CORROSION RESISTANT: The NANOWEB Coating protects from tone-deadening sweat, corrosion, humidity and rust. Elixir Strings retain their out-of-the-box tone longer than other coated or uncoated strings
- MADE IN THE USA: Elixir Strings are lab- and field-tested and made to exacting specifications in our state of the art facility. Versatile and durable, they consistently deliver a reliable performance
- CONTENTS: 1x Single Pack of Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Rich and Full Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 12-16-24-32-42-53

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000A6ASSS |
| Body Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Brand | Elixir |
| Brand Name | Elixir |
| Coating Description | A thin, traditionally textured coating that mimics the feel of uncoated strings, while providing corrosion resistance and extended tone life |
| Coating description | A thin, traditionally textured coating that mimics the feel of uncoated strings, while providing corrosion resistance and extended tone life Coating description A thin, traditionally textured coating that mimics the feel of uncoated strings, while providing corrosion resistance and extended tone life See more |
| Color | Bronze |
| Colour | Bronze |
| Connector Type | No Plug |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 11,950 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00733132160525 |
| Included Components | No additional components included |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CEL 16052 |
| Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| Model Name | Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Model Number | 16052 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | acoustic guitar |
| Set Name | Acoustic Guitar |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze |
| String gauge | Light |
| String material type | Phosphor Bronze |
| UPC | 723514043669 742440369308 003313216052 733132160525 651848149866 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | High tension basses. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elixir
- **Colour:** Bronze
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String gauge:** Light
- **String material type:** Phosphor Bronze

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how to remove items from cart?**
A: You remove them by removing them.

**Q: I would like to buy a soft rope that doesn't hurt my fingers too much.  So, which one should I buy? Thanks**
A: I recommend the Elixer 16027, D'addario XSAPB1152, or the Martin MA535S.

**Q: Are all 6 strings supposed to be bronze and nano coated, or are the E-1 and B-2 anti-rust plain steel?**
A: On the individual strings' paper packets, only the wound strings (G-3 through E-6) have "Nanoweb coating" text. The E-1 and B-2 strings say "anti-rust plain steel" instead.

**Q: how many strings are in the package**
A: This is a full set of 6 strings for acoustic guitar.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good
*by S***S on 17 September 2020*

Very good

### ⭐ Very weak string, broke when installing it
*by S***G on 7 August 2025*

Bought it because of the reviews, but could not even make use of it. It's so weak and sensitive, broke right away even installing it. Bad product.

### ⭐ .012 String Easily Broken Upon installation
*by J***L on 3 June 2021*

So Sad for my 2nd Order. .012 String Easily broken

## Frequently Bought Together

- Elixir Strings, Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Rich and Full Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 12-53
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- Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 10-46

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*Store origin: AT*
*Last updated: 2026-08-04*