11050 Polyweb 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings - .012-.053 Light Review

My true string

Finally found the right string and the right gauge. The tone is great with a warm bright tone. I've spent so much time trying different strings and realized this is the one for me. Elixir Polywebs!

---

Cancel Comment

The Tone of "There" That Lasts

The heavier coating on the Polywebs that I was not supposed to like? Warmer, played in 80/20s from the gate, but with much better clarity/depth than simply a set of "dull" 80/20s that still play in tune. Count me a convert after proclaiming myself an uncoated 80/20s purist! Let me state here briefly: I have tried Nanowebs in the past, 80/20 Nanos and PB Nanos. I prefer the Polywebs.… read more Along side their offering much less finger squeak, I can see why that sound of "there" almost right after you slap them on (plus their longevity) make Elixir Polywebs popular in the studio, not just on stage, but with session guitarists/an Elixir artist like Tom Strahle. I like the feel of these Polywebs and the way they sound. Period. I'm not chasing fleeting nuances with these strings over the lifespan of a set of string but "really really good" from the beginning and with a pretty long level of tonal quality throughout. They hold together chordally for rhythm play and also provide great single note tone played with a pick or fingerstyle. I needed 80/20s feel but "played in" and warm at the start with the tone of "there" that lasts. Elixir Polywebs!

---

Cancel Comment

Great Strings

I use these on my Taylor 410CE. They sound amazing and they really do last. I even put a set on a piece of junk acoustic that I use just to goofing around. These strings even made it sound decent. I have used many different brands and flavors of strings over the years. These are by far the best I have tried.

---

Cancel Comment

Bye-bye finger squeak!

I like both the Nano- and Poly-coated Elixir strings, but the thing I particularly like about the Polyweb strings is the reduced finger noise when you slide your fingers up and down the strings. Apparently the thicker coating fills in some of the space between windings on the wound strings, and this greatly reduces annoying finger squeak. Some people have the opinion that this coating… read more reduces the brightness of the strings. Although I have not done a comparison of both types of new strings on identical instruments, to me, these strings sound fantastic. I've tried both types, and I think the Polyweb strings sound wonderful, and the reduced finger noise is the reason I prefer them. I use only Elixir strings because they sound great and keep sounding great many times longer than other strings I've used. I play acoustic guitar about 5 hours a week, and I use a set of strings for about 3 months before changing them. After 3 months, they still sound good, but a new set sounds better. Concerned about the price? I get over 60 hours of playing from a set, so the cost per hour is trivial. I know some people use them much longer than I do. I used one set for a year, and I still thought the guitar (a great guitar, by the way) sounded good. Changing them every 3 months feels like a luxury I can happily afford. People tend to hear what they expect to hear. I suggest trying these strings with an open mind. I think you'll like the way they sound very much.

---

Cancel Comment

Can't make them wear out!

I have had a set of these on my J-35 for 6 months now. I can't wear them out. I play on average about 30-45 minutes a day. The polyweb coating isn't peeling like the other coatings do, the tone has not changed at all. I used to go through a set of strings every 2-3 weeks until I found these. No deadened tone, no peeling at all, and no breaks. Have a friend that has the electric… read more guitar version and he is going on over 10 (yes, TEN) years on these strings without a single change or broken string. Amazing product.

---

Cancel Comment