Hi all,

Any of you guys using the strings above? What are your comments on them? Do they last as long as they claim and how much is it per pack?

I use polywebs, and they've been with me for nearly a year without any signs of rust

it's about RM4x per pack.

I jsut swtiched from Daddarios to elixirs cos I find that my daddarios seem to tarnish pretty fast (a week or so )

Just would like to hear from other long-standing users of elixirs

i used elixirs for awhile, rm40 a pack. they last very long, and stay bright even after a couple of months
great for us lazy string changers... but sadly i had to switch to d addarios cuz i couldn't find any other brand with 10-52 gauge here

I'm using the light gauge - 009s. I find that they are brighter than daddarios. And the tension is better on those strings.. esp on the wound ones. Snappier if there is a word for it.

My daddarios wound strings feels a little slack even new.

i still like dean markley yngwie malmsteen strings so damn awesome

^
just cuz its malmsteen sigs ?

When you have a floyd guitar, I think it helps to have longer lasting strings.

At least you don't have to go thru the restringing process that often . floyd owners would understand.

Roger that.
Been an elixir user for bout 2-3 years now
been through only bout 7-8 packs

they usually stay bright till the day i snap them =/

yup. changing strings on a floyd rose is a pain.

hahha.... I thought I was the only one. It's the initial setup that's tricky, which I dread doing sometimes I end up paying the tech a bit extra to get a full restring done instead of doing it myself.

i tink elixir's market price jus raise....
elixirs go hairy after some time haha

ernie ball are stil brighter to me

How much has it risen?

What do you mean by going hairy?

Do you guys you any other products for string care? I just wipe them down thoroughly after each session.

Ernie Balls are brighter, yes, but they snap easily as well

u want brighter, use GHS.
i cannot tahan their brightness.
ernie balls to me are just right.
fender nickels are nice and mellow.

i think hairy means either the wound strings start coming off(like nylon strings?) or the rust builds up

I think if anybody's strings turn hairy, it would be time to swap them out

And I do'nt think it's just with elixirs, any other would strings would be possible too.

I tihnk he meant hairy, by the nano/poly coat starts to peel off where you usually pick.
I usually get that after a week of playing, doesn't really affect tone nor does it start to rust though.

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oh yeah i get that too but not after a week

alrighty, will take note of the "hairyness"

dude, those things are like, insanely small. if i remember, the low E is only 0.33 or summat

but ernies snap AND rust like 10x faster. i lost count of hw many times i've changed the B and high E.

My elixirs are 2 weeks now... still feels like new. Let's hope it can be this way 2-3 months out.

2-3 months is how long it takes for the sound to begin to dull.
It'll probably then go all the way till it snaps. =p

elixir is good

i used 2 buy earnie balls anti rust

but doesnt really have much difference

will rust n tarnish after sometime

im satisfied with elixir

Which ones do you use?

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what do you mean??

Electrics or acoustics? Polyweb or nanoweb?

polyweb are abit more mellow
since u have a thicker coating

ernie ball strings without all the coating
wil sound more open

elixir use wif fast fret...
can tahan abt 5~6 months for me...

nanoweb!

Some guitar techs advise against using fast fret or antyhign else on your strings, apparently they might cause your frets to corrode prematurely. I've actually stopped using fast fret, I just give the strings a good wipedown when I finish playing.

how bout putting some lemon oil on them, then wiping it off? since lemon oil can remove grease etc/.

some people say lemon only for ebony and rosewook but will be detrimental on Maple. Some say otherwise...

So I think the best is till plain ol' damped cloth

Maple shouldn't need much maintenance?

shit, that reminds me again.
i havent done maintenance on any of my guitars for quite a few months now...all my 6 SGs neglected...
been playing the acoustic, and now the ukulele...its so fun...especially playing Elvis stuff on it

This post has been edited by Everdying: May 7 2008, 11:32 PM

I've read somewhere, maintaining anything more thatn 2-3 guitars in good playing condition is quite a nightmare. What more 6 which you have

Are you a collector also?

oh noes fast fret can corrode fretboard?

It's just hearsay... but I'm trying to avoid using anything else to extend the life of my guitar strings.

That's why I"m switching to elixirs, at least they will last longer without any extra efforts

This post has been edited by supercolossal: May 8 2008, 01:30 PM

well ive even heard diff string materials also have diff effects on wearing your frets out. not too sure on the details

it wont corrode the fretboard.
the way i see it, the fast fret since is like wax based will prevent any further moisture from getting into the fretboard.
eventually the fretboard may just dry up and crack

Darn... I guess wear and tear is unavoidable.

That sounds logical, fret boards that dry up might shrink and cause your frets to lift up and delaminate. I think I wrongly used the corrode term

I noticed one bad thing about Elixirs. After 3 months you still got to change it because they won't sound as bright as before. Is it only my ears or the pyschological influence of that hefty price tag

Well, one pack after 3 months is better than one pack each month. ;-)

regarding the fretboard drying up and cracking-i thought that as long as your natural finger oils are on it it'll be consistenly moist?and yeahi heard lemon oil on maple is badddddd

lemon oil......
the oil frm the lemon skin??? o.0

I have no idea... can anybody help.

i use dunlop lemon oil fretboard cleaner
planet waves makes them too

I think he's asking if lemon oil is actually derived from lemons, or is it a synthetic chemical.

oh ! haha. i have no idea, but im guessing its all artificially produced now

ic...
its lemon oil...
i tot its a name or something....
*searching my fridge for the lemon*

this is the one i use: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dun...-Oil?sku=425264
i use it everytime i change my strings

I'm using a the Elixir phosphor bronze nanoweb coated. Was using the normal nanoweb coat last time and boy the change is there. Phosphor bronze coat makes the string sounds deeper and less ringing. For acoustics, go for phosphor bronze series. You'll hear the difference.

As for Elixir compared to other strings, there's no comparison at all. Nothing comes near Elixir. Maybe the price is a little high, but RM 50 for 2-3 months once is a pretty reasonable amount to spend on guitar strings. Mine lasts about 2 months of heavy usage with consistent application of stringer cleaner and conditioner after use.

Mine lasts till it snaps, brightness wears down after 2-3 months tho.

the question for u elixir users is...
how long before it starts to bulu? cos i cant stand that.

2-3 weeks, after awhile the bulu hilang.
yea wei, at first i tot OMG THERES KULAT ON MY STRINGS!!!
lol

where did you guys get elixir strings from?
been searching but cant find...

Search harder. You can find them at Guitar collection

^alright!
will check out that place!

lots of places.. the guitar store also carries them.
sadly they dont have 10-52 gauge for me

Do you guys know where to buy only the 2nd string for Elixir Nanoweb?

My stupid sister lost the 2nd string and I don't want to waste the rest.

you can try the guitar store in Cheras. they sell seperate strings. dun go WOH FATT. the lady tried to sell me rusted 2nd strings . i was so angry wif her

Whoa..rusted oso wanna sell 2 ppl ar?So daring wor.
Think better check string 1st if i buy next time.

Cheers...

While my favorite strings ever are black DR Handmade strings, elixir's are almost just as great and a helluva lot easier to find. I got 5 packs earlier this year and I'm still using the 1st one! The only strings that last as long are probably old skool Pyramid strings, but the new ones dont seem to have the lasting brightness. Even when the Elixirs get a lil tarnished, a wipe down with some steel wool and lemon oil will do the trick.

DR black beauties ?
How do they sound compared to Elixirs, I have been using Elixirs for bout 2-3 yrs now
so far I think i ran through 5-6 packs of electrics and 1 pack of acoustic (My acoustic is only 6 months old)

My strings just became flaky at the picking area. How do you guys get rid of that?

Haha, I just leave them until I pick them all off. =p