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The Elixir Strings Story

Strings are not just strings. They are the connection between you and your music. When strings go dead, so goes the inspiration to play. After all, who wants to play when strings feel crusty and their sound is muddy and dull? It's a curse we've lived with for years.

With a vision to change the world one set of strings at a time, we set out to develop the cure for the common string. Strings that deliver great tone for a really long time. Strings that stay feeling clean and smooth. Strings that always inspire you to play.

After experiencing Elixir® Strings, it's hard to go back to the old way of life. Sure, the need to buy fewer sets of strings saves you money. But more important is the joy of knowing that your strings are always ready when you are.

What causes ordinary strings to go dead?

You do. Every time you pick up your guitar and play, you leave tiny bits of dead skin, body oils, sweat, and all types of gunk loitering on your strings. Stuck between the windings (a space we call the "Critical Zone of Tone"), these contaminants dampen vibration and accelerate corrosion. The result? Strings that are dead, rough and dirty.

The Cure for the Common String.

Elixir® Strings are coated in a unique way to protect wound strings from your DNA and other contaminants. A flexible, strong, yet micro-thin polymer tube defends the Critical Zone of Tone from invading enemies. Nothing (including the coating) gets between the windings. The result? Strings that sound and feel their best three to five times longer than ordinary strings.

Elixir® Strings patented coating technology prevents contamination and corrosion from invading the Critical Zone of Tone.

Elixir® Strings with original POLYWEB® coating...

• Sound great 3 to 5 times longer than ordinary strings
• Have a balanced tone and smooth response
• Feel comfortably smooth and reduce finger squeak