Detail 01
.009-.046 custom light
A 9 on top for easy bends, a 46 on the bottom for tight low notes. Not a straight 9-42 set.
Product detailSKU #1274115035540
ElixirElectric Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating, Custom Light (.009-.046)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated electric strings in a hybrid gauge — light on top, heavier on the bottom. For players who want bend-friendly highs with a solid low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who bend high strings but want low-end tightness
- Long stretches between restrings — gigging, touring, infrequent maintenance
- Standard tuning on a 25.5" scale electric
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who like heavy strings under every finger
- Anyone who prefers the grip of uncoated strings
- Down-tuned setups needing thicker low strings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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.
Detail 02
NANOWEB coating
Thin polymer over the wound strings. Feels close to uncoated, slicker under sliding fingers, quieter position changes.
Detail 03
Hybrid gauge
Uneven tension across the neck. Some players love it; others find the low strings stiff relative to the highs.
Detail 04
Coated windings
Sweat and skin oil can't settle into the wrap, which is the usual cause of dead strings.
Detail 05
Electric construction
Magnetic alloy wrap over steel core, so pickups read the string evenly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Switching from 9-42 or 10-46 can shift intonation and relief — expect a setup.
- 02Six strings, no accessories. Bring your own winder and cutters.
- 03Floating tremolo bridges need spring adjustment when gauges change.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between custom light and regular light?
Custom light keeps the thin .009 top string for easy bending but uses a heavier .046 low E. Regular light 10-46 is heavier across the top three.
02Do I need a setup after switching to these?
Likely, if you're coming from a different gauge. Tension change affects neck relief and intonation. Same gauge, no setup needed.
03How is NANOWEB different from POLYWEB?
NANOWEB is the thinner coating. It feels and sounds closer to an uncoated string; POLYWEB is thicker and slicker with a more muted top end.
04Will these work for drop tunings?
The .046 low E holds standard tuning well but goes slack dropped much below D. For lower tunings, go heavier on the bottom.
