Phosphor Bronze 12-53

I have cycled through many different acoustic strings over the years from all the major brands to even smaller "boutique" brands and I always return to Elixir Phosphor Bronze. They are what my guitar tech and luthier have always recommended and what they have always put on my guitars when they have done any type of work to them because they know ultimately it is the brand that will bring out the real sound of any acoustic. To me, these strings have a kind of "slinky" feel that makes them easy to install. They wind easily and tune up quickly with very little need of settling before staying in tune. The light coating on the strings helps immensely in calming down that sound of fingers sliding on new strings. That "squeal" that all guitarists know. They don't slip and because of that they hold their tune for a very long time. I switch back and forth between fingerpicking and using a pick and I very rarely need to tune. Usually a quick tune check at the beginning of a set and I am good to go! As I get older I have had to go down a gauge in my electric strings but these are so comfortable and play so effortlessly that I have been able to continue to play a 12-53 set with very little to no hand fatigue at all. I would highly recommend these strings to anyone from a beginner to a seasoned professional without hesitation. Even though they are on the pricier side they are worth every penny. The coating truly does extend the life of these strings far beyond that of regular or uncoated strings. I would describe the tone as warm and smooth. It makes any acoustic simply sing and sound like an old friend. What can I say, they just work!

I searched the Internet for days for the best price on these guitar strings. This is as good as I could fine. I used to use only Gibson strings for decades but I switched after trying Elixir strings! They are the best for feel, tone and long lasting. Just buy them.

I’ve been using these Elixirs professionally for a few years and they are great. Last much longer than other brand and sound great. Remember to wash your hands before playing your guitar, the stings will last much longer if you do that every time.

Perfect for my Yamaha fs800. I was a Daddario customer for 10+ years, but these are worth the extra bucks. They hold tuning out of the box, that’s impressive. 2 tunings and they hold. They sound great and have less squeak when sliding notes. I’ve read they last longer due to their coating against corrosion, we’ll see. I’ll keep buying this brand. Very good.

Best sounding for the longest time

These strings sound bright and snappy. I've got them on my Martin OMCPA3 and they don't lack any punch. Tonally they sound as good if not better than the Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze that came on the guitar. There is no doubt that these strings last long because of the coating that is on them. And this is where I think it comes down to personal preference. I feel the coating when I play the string. To me it feels a little "waxy." And while it doesn't stop me from playing my guitar and enjoying the sound of a really well made string. I probably won't use them again. They are worth the money for the longevity alone but there are other strings out there that have the same coating on them and have a different feel. So worth trying if you hunting for strings. Months later... I've finally worn out the Elixirs and really took them to their max. I was impressed with the long life. If your a studio musician or a pro you won't play them for 4 months like I did. I played these strings at least an hour a day almost everyday for the last four months. I replaced them with the D'Addario EXP16 Coated Phosphor strings. What is immediately clear is there is no initial waxy feeling to these strings like the Elixirs, HOWEVER, the EXPs lack the crisp 'new string' feeling we all love with a new set. The EXPs are not as bright or snappy as the Elixirs. I've play the EXP strings for at least a month and they have been consistent since I put them on. That is a little disappointing because I think they never had the bright crisp sound the Elixirs provided. I'm going to raise my rating from 3 to 4 stars, and wear out these EXPs as quickly as possible.

Fine quality, and should last a few months for rehearsal. Feeling clean, trying these out so far sounds good too!

Wow!! My guitar sounds so much better now! Like a new guitar! Thanks!!

Amazing feel, upgraded from Daddario and the difference is quite significant. The dynamic range of sound is unmatached to all the strings I've tried so far. These sound amazing right out of the box, and get better after a week or so. Quite smooth and easy on the fingers, that makes it much more fun to play. Highly recommended for someone looking for a warm and balanced sound on their guitar.

I’ve been using these Elixir Phosphor Bronze Nanoweb strings on my acoustic guitar and they continue to impress. They have a warm, balanced tone right out of the pack with clear highs and a solid low end. The coated Nanoweb finish really does extend their life. They stay sounding fresh far longer than uncoated strings, which is a big plus if you play regularly or perform live. They also feel smooth under the fingers and are easy on the hands during longer sessions. Overall, these are reliable, great-sounding acoustic strings with excellent longevity. A go-to choice if you want consistent tone and fewer string changes.

Desde que las probé hace años, no compro otras. Sueñan muy bien y duran mucho. Además no se oxidan como otras

Really happy with these strings. They have a nice bright tone without sounding too sharp, feel great to play, and seem to last much longer than the cheaper strings I’ve used before. Tuning settled in quickly after restringing and they’ve stayed sounding fresh with regular use. A bit pricier, but worth it for the durability and sound quality. Would definitely buy again.

Vorrei iniziare dicendo che la recensione la faccio al marchio, non specificatamente a questo acquisto, che rifaccio volentieri in quanto è la miglior muta di corde che abbia mai provato. Le montai pressappoco un anno fa e ancora suonano una meraviglia sulla mia Yamaha APX 600. Essendo trascorso così tanto tempo, ho deciso di sostituirle, perché la resa a distanza di 1 anno sarà sicuramente calata, ma davvero ancora sono tranquillamente utilizzabili visto che non devo fare concerti ma suono per passione e ad oggi, in 30 anni che suono, nessuna muta mi era mai durata così tanto mantenendo comunque un ottimo standard sonoro. Sono davvero spettacolari, chi ne scrive male o davvero ha ricevuto un lotto difettoso, oppure mente sapendo di mentire. Io, da quando le ho scoperte, non le mollo più.