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.010-.046 light gauge
The default on most electrics. Enough tension for standard tuning, still easy to bend.
Product detailSKU #1274115035527
ElixirElectric Guitar Strings With NANOWEB Coating - Light (.010-.046)
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated light-gauge electric strings, .010-.046. For players who want string life measured in months instead of weeks and don't mind paying up front.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players whose sweat kills uncoated strings in a week
- Gigging guitarists who want tuning stability across long sets
- Anyone tired of restringing before every rehearsal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who like the bright bite of fresh uncoated strings
- Anyone changing strings weekly anyway — the coating premium is wasted
- Drop tunings below standard, where .046 goes slack
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.
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NANOWEB coating
Thin coating you can feel less than POLYWEB. Closer to an uncoated string under the fingers.
Detail 03
Coated strings generally
Sweat and skin oil can't reach the winding, so tone stays consistent much longer.
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Electric guitar strings
Steel-based and magnetic. Works with any magnetic pickup; not for acoustic-only instruments.
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Single set
Six strings, one guitar, one change. Buy multiples if you keep spares in the case.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01One set only — no spares, no tools, no winder included
- 02Check your current gauge; switching gauge may need a truss rod and intonation tweak
- 03Coated strings feel slightly slicker at first; a few hours of playing settles it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long do these actually last?
Much longer than uncoated. The coating blocks sweat and oil from the windings, which is what dulls a string. Actual life depends on how acidic your hands are and how much you play.
02Is NANOWEB or POLYWEB better?
NANOWEB is the thinner coating and feels closer to a plain uncoated string. POLYWEB is thicker with a slicker, smoother feel and less finger squeak. It's preference, not quality.
03Will .010-.046 fit my guitar?
Light gauge is the factory standard on most electrics, so it usually drops straight in. If you're coming from .009s, expect slightly higher tension and possibly a setup tweak.
04Do coated strings sound different?
Slightly less initial brightness than a brand-new uncoated set, but they hold that tone far longer instead of going dull within days.
