Detail 01
.011-.049 medium
Noticeably stiffer than a common .010 set. More tension, more volume, harder to bend a full step.
Product detailSKU #1274115035513
ElixirElectric Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.011-.049)
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The Korena take
Coated electric strings in a heavy .011-.049 set. For down-tuned playing, slide, or anyone who wants strings to survive months of use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop tunings that leave lighter strings flopping
- Slide players who need tension under the bar
- Hard picking where thin strings go sharp
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who bend a lot in standard tuning
- Beginners still building finger strength
- Acoustic guitars — these are electric 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
Polymer layer keeps sweat out of the windings, so tone holds up long past when bare strings go dead.
Detail 03
Coated wound strings
Less squeak on position shifts and a slicker feel under the fingers than uncoated nickel.
Detail 04
Heavier gauge tension
Pulls harder on the neck. A gauge jump usually means a truss rod and intonation adjustment.
Detail 05
$16.99 per set
Higher upfront than uncoated, but one set typically replaces several, so long-run cost is lower.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Jumping up from .009s or .010s will likely need a setup
- 02Heavier strings may not fit stock nut slots without filing
- 03One set of six strings, nothing else included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are .011s too heavy for standard tuning?
They work in standard, but bends take real hand strength. Many players run .011s specifically for drop tunings, where the lower pitch relaxes the tension back to normal.
02Do I need a setup after switching?
Usually yes if you're moving up from a lighter gauge. Expect to adjust the truss rod and reset intonation, and check that the strings seat in the nut.
03How long do coated strings last?
Far longer than uncoated. The coating blocks the sweat and skin oil that kill tone. Heavy players commonly get several months per set.
04Can I use these on an acoustic?
No. These are electric guitar strings. For a steel-string acoustic you want phosphor bronze.
