Can you confirm the packaging says "with anti-rust plain steels"?

the set I ordered had the anti rust plain steels, these strings last quite a while but the high e string always seems to weaken after about a month and just snaps, even though all the strings still sound fresh when this happens. i have tried 5 sets of Elixir polywebs and every single set the high e gives up on me and snaps after about 4 or 5 weeks

I have a buzz on the D string 14 fret that I didn't have before. Anyone experience this after stringing up their guitar?

I'm assuming you put on same gauge strings for it not to be a problem before you restringed the guitar and it only one string in the middle where the neck meets the body I think it's your action and check intonation but that's weird only the d string 🤨

I don't know what went wrong. A string broke under a week after I put the polyweb mediums on. Why did this happen?

The only thing that I know of to cause that is over tension. Which I have done in the past by not realizing that I was tuning the string an octave higher that I should have. I don't remember which string it was but I had over tighten it while watching the tuner and tuned to the wrong octave. The string broke the next day, I ask a luthier what could have happened, he gave me the probable cause. When I replaced the string I was more careful tuning and realized that he was right I had over tighten the string. So that is something to consider as a possible cause. Since that happened a few years ago I have change many strings and never had it happen again.

Why is this cheaper than nanoweb coating? Also is the coating poisonous in any way?

They last longer than nanoweb. I like them better

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🎸 Play longer, sound sharper — the ultimate string upgrade for serious guitarists.

PRO APPROVED TONE - Favored by professionals worldwide for its elegant, muted sound that stands out in any mix.
UNMATCHED LONGEVITY - Advanced polymer coating extends string life 3-5x longer than standard strings, keeping your tone fresh and reliable.
RUST FREE CONFIDENCE - Special corrosion-resistant treatment protects plain strings without compromising sound quality.
PRECISION LIGHT GAUGE - Optimized .010-.046 gauge set delivers perfect tension for expressive playing without fatigue.
SILKY SMOOTH PLAYABILITY - Original polyweb coating drastically reduces finger noise for a calm, balanced sound and effortless slides.

Elixir Polyweb Light .010-.046 electric guitar strings feature a cutting-edge polymer coating that protects against sweat, oils, and corrosion, extending string life by 3 to 5 times. Their original polyweb coating offers a smooth, balanced tone with minimal finger noise, while the light gauge set ensures comfortable playability. Trusted by professionals and amateurs alike, these strings deliver consistent, elegant sound and durability for the modern guitarist.

Specifications

ASIN	B0002E1NQE
Amazon Bestseller	#739 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #16 in Electric Guitar Strings
Brand Name	Elixir
Coating Description	Coated
Color	1set
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,524)
Finish Type	Polishing
Global Trade Identification Number	00733132120505
Instrument	Electric Guitar
Item Weight	0.04 Kilograms
Manufacturer	ELIXIR(エリクサー)
Manufacturer Part Number	12050
Model Name	Light
Model Number	12050
String Gauge	Light
String Material Type	Alloy Steel
UPC	733132120505

Reviews

H**E

長男からプレゼントされて以来これです。錆びない。家で趣味で弾いてる私にとっては神です😅

18.11.2025

Ａ**Ａ

一番コーティングが厚い、そしてよく滑る、スライドを多用する人や潤滑剤を使う人には特にオススメ、サウンドはほんの少しトーンを落とした感じ、好きだけどね

18.03.2026

コ**ル

錆びにくく長持ち値段がもう少し安くなれば嬉しい

18.09.2025

ま**ん

他の2タイプよりもコーティングが厚いのがすぐわかります。音がウォーミーになります♪

17.02.2025

ア**ラ

約20年愛用しています。全く不満はありません。

22.12.2025

(**)

ピッキングが下手だったのか2週間以内に1弦2弦が切れました。前使っていたエリクサーは長持ちしたので少し残念でした。

18.12.2023

B**E

もうこれしか使いませんぐらいいいと思います

2.11.2025

K**U

店頭では音が・・・とか、滑りが・・・とか、進められませんでしたが、そこまで弾ける訳じゃないので錆びにくいというのが一番です。

3.08.2025

E**R

Las cuerdas elixir son para exigentes en la música, en mi opinión entre las mejores que puedes encontrar.

14.04.2024

D**N

Amazing. I got these exactly one year ago and strung up the guitar. Only really just got time to start playing and they are still fresh as new. Sound is so good.

1.12.2025

D**Z

Usualmente yo usaba ernie ball 11 custom, pero decidi cambiar a un calibre mas ligero . Estas cuerdas me van de maravilla, son super brillantes y me dan un tono y mordida excelentes para hard rock, versátil etc

4.04.2024

L**I

Excelente marca de encordoamento O timbre não é exatamente o melhor mas a durabilidade compensa o resto! Recomendo

17.06.2024

H**L

my hollow body epiphone, casino coupe, comes alive with these strings. very easy to play and very durable. great investment in my playing.

17.02.2023

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