Detail 01
10-46 light gauge
The most common electric gauge. Slightly more tension than 9s — fuller tone, a bit more effort to bend.
Product detailSKU #1274115035543
ElixirPOLYWEB Light (10-46) Electric Guitar Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Coated electric strings with the thicker POLYWEB finish in standard light gauge. For players who want a slick, low-friction feel and long string life.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want minimal finger squeak on wound strings
- Standard tuning, standard scale electrics
- Anyone who restrings infrequently and wants tone to hold
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want bright, aggressive top-end attack
- Anyone who prefers the grip and texture of bare windings
- Extra-light players who find 10s stiff to bend
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
POLYWEB coating
Thicker than NANOWEB. Noticeably slicker and more slippery, with a warmer, less bright top end.
Detail 03
Coating over windings
Keeps sweat and grime out of the wrap, which is what usually turns strings dull and dead.
Detail 04
Slick feel
Fingers slide across the wound strings with less friction, so position shifts stay quieter.
Detail 05
Electric alloy
Magnetic wrap over a steel core, so the pickups read all six strings at even output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Coming from 9s, 10s add tension — expect truss rod and intonation adjustment.
- 02One set of six strings only. No tools included.
- 03The coating feels slippery at first; some players need a session to adjust.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01POLYWEB or NANOWEB — which should I get?
POLYWEB is thicker: slicker feel, warmer and less bright. NANOWEB is thinner and sounds closer to an uncoated string. Pick by feel preference.
02Will the coating flake off?
The coating wears where you fret and pick most. Wear shows before the string actually dies, so a little flaking isn't a signal to restring.
03Are 10-46 harder to play than 9s?
Slightly. More tension means more finger pressure for bends. In exchange you get a fuller tone and better tuning stability.
04Do these fit any electric guitar?
They fit standard six-string electrics in standard tuning. Baritones, seven-strings, and heavily down-tuned setups need different sets.
