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Elixir 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

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Style: Single Pack


Size: Medium (.013-.056)


Features

  • LONGEST-LASTING TONE: Made with phosphor bronze wrap wire and our proprietary NANOWEB Technology, these strings deliver a rich, full-bodied tone for life, with a comfortable, smooth feel
  • LEADING PLAYERS: Whether on stage, in the studio or jamming at home, Elixir Strings are trusted by millions worldwide for their consistently brilliant tone, from our light strings to heavier gauges
  • STABLE & RESISTANT: Experience that fresh-out-the-box sound every time, thanks to our advanced technology that protects the entire string from sweat, corrosion, humidity and rust
  • MANUFACTURED IN THE USA: Every set of Elixir Strings is lab- and field-tested in our state-of-the-art facility. Engineered for less frequent string changes and more connecting with your music
  • CONTENTS: 1 x Elixir Strings, Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Rich and Full Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Medium 13-17-26-35-45-56

Description

Elixir Strings are trusted by players worldwide from home to stage for their longest-lasting tone. Our advanced NANOWEB 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 acoustic strings, crafted with phosphor bronze, deliver a full-bodied, rich tone and sparkling high-end clarity with a smooth and comfortable feel. So every note you play resonates with clarity and precision to match your passion.

Brand: Elixir


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Medium, 13-56


Instrument: Acoustic, Guitar


String Material Type: Coated Phosphor Bronze


Brand Name: Elixir


Instrument: Acoustic, Guitar


Global Trade Identification Number: 27


UPC: 733132161027


Manufacturer Part Number: 16102


Warranty Description: No warranty.


Item Type Name: Acoustic Guitar Strings


Model Name: Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings


Model Number: 16102


Item Weight: 0.1 Pounds


Manufacturer: KMC Music Inc


String Material Type: Coated Phosphor Bronze


Coating Description: coated


String Gauge: Medium


Color: Medium, 13-56


Finish Type: Bronze Plated


Recommended Uses For Product: For serious or experienced guitar players seeking durable strings with long-lasting tone


Frequently asked questions

These Elixir Strings are unique because they are coated with NANOWEB technology. This special coating provides a smooth, natural feel while reducing finger squeak and extending the life of the strings.

Elixir Guitar Strings are made of Acoustic Phosphor Bronze which provides a rich, warm tone.

These particular Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings are Medium gauge, ranging from .013-.056.

These Elixir Strings are specifically designed for acoustic guitars. However, Elixir produces a variety of strings that can be used on various types of guitars.

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🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

Customers highly praise Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings for their superior longevity, even in humidity and high usage situations. The sound quality is also commended, with the strings giving a great tone on various types of guitars. These strings also offer easy tuning and a high sustain but might need some time to break in for the best feel and sound.

Pros

  • 🎸 Remarkable durability, even in high humidity and frequent usage
  • 🎵 Excellent sound quality on various guitar types
  • 🔊 High sustain and ease of tuning
  • 🧼 Resistance to gunk and stickiness

Cons

  • 🎻 Might need time to break in for optimal sound
  • 👆 Some users may need more grip for string bending due to the slick feel

Should I Buy It?

If you are a guitar player seeking durable, long-lasting strings with excellent tone and ease of tuning, Elixir Acoustic Guitar Strings is your top choice. Despite needing some time to break in and providing a slick feeling, the overall performance and longevity justify the investment.

    • Great Tonal Vibrancy
Style: Single Pack Size: Medium (.013-.056)
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The media could not be loaded. These strings are great! They are a little bit thicker with an amazing vibrancy. Feel free to hit the heck out of these strings, they can take a beating and keep on singing!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by Lucy Lou Lucy Lou
    • Good string for worship band
Style: Single Pack Size: Medium (.013-.056)
I love this product because it has NANOWEB tech that last longer. I am not a tech savvy but I noticed that this NANOWEB strings always durable and lasted longer than other normal acoustic guitar strings. It also has warm sound with natural tone. Perfect tone to play at church
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2025 by E.G.
    • ¡Excellent strings!
Style: Single Pack Size: Medium (.013-.056)
It’s just the best of the best. I live in a tropical island, and the lifespan of these strings are supreme, even under a much more humid environment than usual.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Rudni
    • Ol picker
Style: Single Pack Size: Medium (.013-.056)
Good sound! Last longer! Thanks
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by Rick P.
    • I love Elixirs
Style: Single Pack Size: Medium (.013-.056)
Best acoustic strings on the market.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026 by Selena Raines
    • Noticeable change in sound from non-coated strings out the box, but seem settle quickly
Style: Single Pack Size: Medium (.013-.056)
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025 by Rick James
    • Amazing Long Life and They Sound Good (to MY Ears Anyway!)
Style: Single Pack Size: Medium (.013-.056)
After years of playing cheap acoustic guitars with inexpensive strings, I took a leap of faith and invested nearly 3 grand in a Taylor 618e, the newly redesigned maple 600 series. Aside from price, that Taylor's tone with the new bracing is a total game changer. Well, Taylor ships with these exact Elixirs installed, and because I got the huge Grand Orchestra, the gauge required is .13-.056, thickest gauge I've ever used. The tone of these strings on that guitar is simply infectious, but the thing that's amazing me is that after almost two months of playing this guitar every single day, the strings still sound clean! Whatever that Nanoweb coating is, it works. I do hear the bass strings starting to sound a little odd, especially when using a capo (I'm currently torturing myself learning a couple Tommy Emmanuel songs which require a capo), so I can tell that it's getting near the time to change. For these to still sound this good after almost two months (often sweating a little, we live in Pheonix, lol) is pretty impressive. I purchased two more sets when I got the Taylor in April because I liked the tone, and now I have the added surprise bonus of probably double the expected life. So while they may cost twice as much, they last twice as long, and I could probably stretch it further but I'm yearnong for that new string sound. I have heard that John Pearse strings are best in class sound wise and I will try them one day, but let's face it, we're all busy, so if i can change my strings only 5-6 times a year, the cost is a no-brainer. Maybe Elixirs are not the best sounding string (still better than anything I've ever used) but they are quite good and I'm not scheduled for any recording sessions right now (or ever, lol) so I'll take the long-lasting string any day. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2015 by PD
    • These sound great and have no brass smell. unused unopened.
Style: Single Pack Size: Medium (.013-.056)
These sound great and have no brass smell. unused unopened.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2025 by Peanut

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