--- product_id: 38360453 title: "Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49" brand: "elixir" price: "€ 31.67" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Elixir" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/38360453-elixir-strings-electric-guitar-strings-nickel-plated-steel-with-optiweb store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Longest-lasting tone durability Nickel-plated steel for crisp tone OPTIWEB coating for corrosion resistance Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49 **Brand:** elixir **Price:** € 31.67 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Stay sharp, sound fresh β€” Elixir Strings keep your tone alive longer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49 by elixir - **How much does it cost?** € 31.67 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/38360453-elixir-strings-electric-guitar-strings-nickel-plated-steel-with-optiweb) ## 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 - β€’ **Effortless Playability:** Smooth, natural feel with a firm grip for seamless fretboard navigation and reduced tuning hassle. - β€’ **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** Join millions of musicians who rely on Elixir for dependable, stage-ready sound. - β€’ **Crisp, Bright Tone That Lasts:** Experience a sharp, clear sound that stays fresh longer than standard strings. - β€’ **Revolutionary OPTIWEB Coating:** Protects strings from sweat, rust, and grimeβ€”keeping your tone pristine gig after gig. - β€’ **Made in the USA with Precision:** Crafted in a state-of-the-art facility ensuring consistent quality and performance. ## Overview Elixir Strings Electric Guitar Set features nickel-plated steel with proprietary OPTIWEB coating technology, delivering a crisp, bright tone that resists corrosion and debris buildup. Designed for durability and comfort, these medium gauge (11-49) strings offer long-lasting performance trusted by professionals worldwide, crafted in the USA for consistent quality. ## Description Elixir Strings are trusted by players worldwide from home to stage for their longest-lasting tone. Our advanced OPTIWEB Technology protects the entire string, even the gaps between the windings from debris buildup that deadens your tone. Your strings will sound and feel better for longer, saving you money and time without the hassle of endless string changes. These premium electric strings, crafted with nickel plated steel, provide a crisp tone and playable grip with a natural and comfortable feel. So every note you play resonates with clarity and precision to match your passion. Review: The best - One of the Best strings You can get Review: Seemingly Worthy Successor to the Nanoweb Line, Better-Sounding and Slightly Better Feeling - Cool, I get to be the first person to write a very public review of Elixir's new series of electric-guitar focused strings. While I don't really follow guitar media anymore (been a while since I received magazines and such), the fact that even an Elixir-only player was TOTALLY unaware of these coming out made me extra-intrigued by them. They showed up while I was attempting to order my usual strings, the Medium (.11 - .49) Nanoweb series, and at first just confused; since when were there Optiweb coated strings? What's the difference? Most importantly, can they really improve their long-standing king of the "$10+" strings given their monopoly on it already? Basically, the answer is yes...by quite a bit. I'll concede the following points before getting in to a succinct review of the product, as it's important: 1. I've been totally converted to Elixir strings for about 2 years now, after well over a decade of using D'Addarios or the occasional Ernie Ball Slinky when on sale. 2. From my observations, Elixirs in general are a love/hate product and "technology" with few people posting that they're just whatever. Anybody who falls in to the hate/dislike camp for whatever reason likely isn't going to be swayed over by these. 3. For some reason, after finding out about a new line of Elixirs I WANTED to like them, so I waited a bit to review them to ensure to minimize any confirmation bias. Those 3 points addressed, I'll get to it: IMHO, Opitweb is a pretty big improvement in two ways, and lI think I'll continue using them over Nanowebs unless their longevity turns out to be dramatically shorter. After restringing my primary guitar, I noticed right away that these didn't seem to require any major post setup stretching or adjusting. D'addarios usually require 3 rounds of tuning, stretching, and then re-adjusting before settling in, at least for me. The nanowebs usually take just 2, but occasionally require a 3rd round after a bit of playing. Maybe I'm just getting better at stringing my guitar and using locking tuners, but after a single round of post thread stretching, they've been remarkably steady in holding their tune. So much so that I have to wonder if it's not the strings, but whatever. Most importantly they have a much brighter and...sharper(?) sound to them, and it's very very noticeable both unplugged and amped up. Not sure about the composition of them and in general I'm not very familiar with what metal or construction technique is involved in what brand, but whatever flack coated strings usually get for being muddy isn''t applicable with these. When tracking through the everyman setup (Scarlett USB Interface -> GR5 and S-Gear 2) there is a very easy to hear difference in high-end frequencies. So TL;DR - extremely similar to the existing product from Elixir, but with a slightly improved sound (if crisper high-end is what you want) and subtle but definitely smoother feeling action when sliding around the fretboard. If you like Elixirs now, you'll almost certainly like these the same or more. If you don't, you probably won't be won over with these. But, if you're somebody who loves the sound of a fresh set of D'Addarios or Slinkys and hates how quickly they fade, give these a shot; might save you money in the end. ## Features - LONGEST-LASTING TONE: Made with nickel plated steel wrap wire and our proprietary OPTIWEB Technology, these strings deliver a crisp longest-lasting tone with a natural feel and a firm grip - BRILLIANT TONE: Elixir Strings are often rated the best electric guitar strings, trusted by millions worldwide for reliable performance. From our light electric strings to our heavier gauges - CORROSION RESISTANT: Advanced technology 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 keep your guitar always sounding its best - CONTENTS: 1x Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-14-18-28-38-49 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01N4H4N2L | | Best Sellers Rank | #389 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #8 in Electric Guitar Strings | | Brand Name | Elixir | | Coating Description | OPTIWEB | | Color | Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (895) | | Finish Type | Uncoated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00733132191024 | | Included Components | 1x Single Pack of Elixir Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Coating | | Instrument | Electric, Guitar | | Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Strings | | Item Weight | 0.02 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | W.L. Gore & Associates (Elixir Strings) | | Manufacturer Part Number | 19102 | | Material Type | Steel | | Model Number | 19102 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Guitar | | String Gauge | Medium | | String Material Type | Nickel Plated Steel | | UPC | 733132191024 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | N/a. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Elixir - **Color:** Silver - **Instrument:** Electric, Guitar - **String Gauge:** Medium - **String Material Type:** Nickel Plated Steel ## Images ![Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61q1LLwwmTL.jpg) ![Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NmXPSZIeL.jpg) ![Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713vXro+FnL.jpg) ![Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71sYKfpYMjL.jpg) ![Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81a2cj2kZHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will these work on a Martin acoustic/electric guitar?** A: The Martin acoustic guitar owners I know, all use Martin strings. The Elixir. 9/42 coated strings work great on my Stratocaster and they last much longer than other brands. **Q: Is the 3rd string wound?** A: Not in the.009 Guage set, but I can't attest to the heavier sets of Elixir's, some brands may indicate a wound 3rd... **Q: Can you use these with locking tuner keys?** A: Absolutely. Even easier and faster string changes. **Q: Is the coating a different material than the polyweb and nanoweb? Or is it the same material, just thinner?** A: I think it's thinner, at least it feels thinner... ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best *by R***2 on March 12, 2026* One of the Best strings You can get ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seemingly Worthy Successor to the Nanoweb Line, Better-Sounding and Slightly Better Feeling *by N***B on March 8, 2017* Cool, I get to be the first person to write a very public review of Elixir's new series of electric-guitar focused strings. While I don't really follow guitar media anymore (been a while since I received magazines and such), the fact that even an Elixir-only player was TOTALLY unaware of these coming out made me extra-intrigued by them. They showed up while I was attempting to order my usual strings, the Medium (.11 - .49) Nanoweb series, and at first just confused; since when were there Optiweb coated strings? What's the difference? Most importantly, can they really improve their long-standing king of the "$10+" strings given their monopoly on it already? Basically, the answer is yes...by quite a bit. I'll concede the following points before getting in to a succinct review of the product, as it's important: 1. I've been totally converted to Elixir strings for about 2 years now, after well over a decade of using D'Addarios or the occasional Ernie Ball Slinky when on sale. 2. From my observations, Elixirs in general are a love/hate product and "technology" with few people posting that they're just whatever. Anybody who falls in to the hate/dislike camp for whatever reason likely isn't going to be swayed over by these. 3. For some reason, after finding out about a new line of Elixirs I WANTED to like them, so I waited a bit to review them to ensure to minimize any confirmation bias. Those 3 points addressed, I'll get to it: IMHO, Opitweb is a pretty big improvement in two ways, and lI think I'll continue using them over Nanowebs unless their longevity turns out to be dramatically shorter. After restringing my primary guitar, I noticed right away that these didn't seem to require any major post setup stretching or adjusting. D'addarios usually require 3 rounds of tuning, stretching, and then re-adjusting before settling in, at least for me. The nanowebs usually take just 2, but occasionally require a 3rd round after a bit of playing. Maybe I'm just getting better at stringing my guitar and using locking tuners, but after a single round of post thread stretching, they've been remarkably steady in holding their tune. So much so that I have to wonder if it's not the strings, but whatever. Most importantly they have a much brighter and...sharper(?) sound to them, and it's very very noticeable both unplugged and amped up. Not sure about the composition of them and in general I'm not very familiar with what metal or construction technique is involved in what brand, but whatever flack coated strings usually get for being muddy isn''t applicable with these. When tracking through the everyman setup (Scarlett USB Interface -> GR5 and S-Gear 2) there is a very easy to hear difference in high-end frequencies. So TL;DR - extremely similar to the existing product from Elixir, but with a slightly improved sound (if crisper high-end is what you want) and subtle but definitely smoother feeling action when sliding around the fretboard. If you like Elixirs now, you'll almost certainly like these the same or more. If you don't, you probably won't be won over with these. But, if you're somebody who loves the sound of a fresh set of D'Addarios or Slinkys and hates how quickly they fade, give these a shot; might save you money in the end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s elixir *by R***A on April 23, 2025* I’m more of a Martin strings guy but Elixir is always gonna sound good. It’s elixir. ## Frequently Bought Together - Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 11-49 - 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 - Elixir Strings 19052 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Light (.010-.046) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/38360453-elixir-strings-electric-guitar-strings-nickel-plated-steel-with-optiweb](https://www.desertcart.at/products/38360453-elixir-strings-electric-guitar-strings-nickel-plated-steel-with-optiweb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*