Detail 01
OPTIWEB coating
It is Elixir’s most natural and familiar-feeling coating choice.
Product detailSKU #1500000036968
ElixirElectric Guitar Strings With OPTIWEB Coating, Light/Heavy (.010-.052) 2-Pack
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
This two-pack combines Elixir’s .010–.052 Light/Heavy electric guitar gauge with nickel-plated steel construction and OPTIWEB coating. OPTIWEB is Elixir’s most natural and familiar-feeling coating, designed to preserve a crisp character with less damping than a heavier coating. The firm surface grip supports controlled bends, vibrato and sustain. Elixir coats beyond the exterior of each string into the winding gaps, while Anti-Rust Plating is applied to the plain steel strings to extend tone life across the set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping two .010–.052 Light/Heavy sets ready for electric guitar maintenance.
- Players wanting firm grip when working bends, vibrato and sustain.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting Elixir POLYWEB’s slicker, gentler feel and warmer tone.
- Players wanting the bright, smooth character described for NANOWEB 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.
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Anti-Rust Plating on plain strings
It is part of the design intended to extend tone life for the entire set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that .010–.052 Light/Heavy is the gauge you need.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What gauge is Light/Heavy?
The gauge is .010–.052.
02How many sets are in the pack?
There are two sets.
03Why coat between the windings?
Those gaps are places where tone-deadening buildup can collect.
