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80/20 bronze wrap wire
The wrap combines 80 percent copper with 20 percent zinc for the set’s bright, crisp acoustic character.

Independent shopping perspective
For acoustic players who want 80/20 bronze with longer-lived bright, crisp tone, this .013–.053 HD Light set pairs 80 percent copper/20 percent zinc wrap wire with ultra-thin NANOWEB protection. The coating covers the entire string to keep buildup out of the windings while retaining an uncoated feel. Anti-rust plating on the plain strings adds protection against early oxidation. Elixir states the tone can remain vibrant up to five times longer than with uncoated strings.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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The wrap combines 80 percent copper with 20 percent zinc for the set’s bright, crisp acoustic character.
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It seals the full string and helps keep tone-deadening buildup out of the windings.
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The plain steel strings receive added protection against premature oxidation.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Elixir says the bright, crisp tone can last up to five times longer than uncoated strings.
No. The ultra-thin NANOWEB coating protects the whole string.