Warm Bright

Acoustic 80/20 Bronze with POLYWEB Coating

The longest lasting tone night after night!

Elixir^® Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB^® Coating deliver a warm, "played-in" tone together with extended tone life that players have come to expect from Elixir Strings.

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Description

Elixir Strings, the #1 selling acoustic guitar string*

Only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings
Extended Tone Life – players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated
Consistent performance and tone – ready to play whenever you are
Smooth feel that is easy on your fingers and enhances playability
Reduces finger squeak – good for both performance and recording
Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings resist tone-deadening corrosion, ensuring a longer life for entire set
With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, spend more time making music

*Source: MI SalesTrak® (US $ Vol)

String gauges and part numbers

String Tension for Tuning

Acoustic 80/20 Bronze with POLYWEB Coating

Part No.	Gauge	E-1	B-2	G-3	D-4	A-5	E-6
11000	Extra Light	.010	.014	.023	.030	.039	.047
11025	Custom Light	.011	.015	.022	.032	.042	.052
11050	Light	.012	.016	.024	.032	.042	.053
11075	Light-Medium	.012	.016	.024	.035	.045	.056
11100	Medium	.013	.017	.026	.035	.045	.056
11125	Resonator	.016	.018	.028	.035	.045	.056

Acoustic 80/20 Bronze 12-String with POLYWEB Coating

Part No.	Gauge	E	B	G	D	A	E
11150	Light	.010	.014	.023	.030	.039	.047
		.010	.014	.009	.012	.018	.027

String Tension for Tuning

String tension shown below is an approximation. Guitar string tension is based upon a 25.5" guitar scale length and standard tuning.

Gauge	E-1	B-2	G-3	D-4	A-5	E-6	Total Tension (lbs)
Extra Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 16	.014 / 18	.023 / 27	.030 / 26	.039 / 24	.047 / 20	131
Custom Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.011 / 20	.015 / 20	.022 / 25	.032 / 30	.042 / 28	.052 / 24	147
Light Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.012 / 23	.016 / 23	.024 / 29	.032 / 30	.042 / 28	.053 / 25	158
Light-Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.012 / 23	.016 / 23	.024 / 29	.035 / 35	.045 / 33	.056 / 28	171
Medium Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.013 / 27	.017 / 26	.026 / 34	.035 / 35	.045 / 33	.056 / 28	183
Resonator Strings Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.016 / 41	.018 / 29	.028 / 40	.035 / 35	.045 / 33	.056 / 28	206
12-String Light Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)	.010 / 16	.014 / 18	.023 / 27	.030 / 26	.039 / 24	.047 / 20
12-String Light Continued	.010 / 16	.014 / 18	.009 / 19	.012 / 18	.018 / 23	.027 / 26	251