ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS SUPER LIGHT: .009 .011 .016 .024w .032 .042 Nothing has had a bigger impact on stringmaking in recent years than the introduction of the coated guitar string by Elixir in the 1990s. Now it seems like every stringmaker has a coated string. But Elixir did it first and has stayed at the top of the heap. The original PolyWeb coated strings of this set have a balanced tone and smooth response. The coating is only applied to the nickel plated steel (NPS) wound strings and is done after winding. The ultra-smooth wound string of the Elixir PolyWebs is very slick, almost to the point of feeling wet. Sliding is almost effortless as the coated strings feel more similar to the plain strings. And because of the increased protection from sweat, oils, grit, and grime, most players report that Elixirs can last anywhere from 2 to 5 times longer than uncoated strings. ElixirŪ Strings are only available for shipment to addresses in the United States, U.S. Territories & Possessions, and APO FPO destinations. ELX-12000$9.85 String Coatings for Longer String Life