Elixir 12052 Nickel-Plated Steel NANOWEB Electric Guitar Strings - Light (10-46)

Elixir 12052 Nickel-Plated Steel NANOWEB Electric Guitar Strings - Light (.010-.046)

The Elixir 12052 Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating deliver the bright, vibrant presence and dynamic punch electric players demand - with the extended tone life that makes Elixir the most trusted coated string brand in the world. In Light gauge (.010-.046), these strings are engineered for 6-String Electric Guitar and maintain their out-of-the-box tone through extended playing time, heavy gigging, and studio sessions where consistency matters most.

For electric guitarists comparing the best coated electric guitar strings for long-lasting tone, the 12052 stands out with Elixir's featherweight NANOWEB Coating - thin enough to feel nearly identical to traditional uncoated strings, while providing full protection against the corrosion, sweat, and debris that kill tone in conventional strings. The Light gauge is ideal for players who want a balance of playability, bending ease, and full tonal response across genres from rock and blues to country and jazz.

Elixir's patented coating technology protects the entire string - not just the outer wrap surface, but also the critical gaps between windings where tone-killing gunk builds up in competing brands' coated and uncoated strings. Anti-Rust Plating on the plain steel strings ensures every string in the set performs consistently over time. Made in the USA to exacting specifications, these strings are trusted by professional artists worldwide and rated among the top long-lasting electric guitar strings by players at every level.

Key Features

• NANOWEB Coating: Elixir's ultra-thin featherweight coating delivers a bright, traditional electric string feel while blocking corrosion and debris from inter-winding gaps.
• Nickel-Plated Steel Wrap Wire: Delivers the bright, vibrant presence and dynamic punch characteristic of traditional electric guitar strings.
• Extended Tone Life: Players report tone lasting longer than any other coated or uncoated electric string - fewer changes, more playing time.
• Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steels: All plain steel strings feature anti-rust plating, ensuring the entire set retains consistent tone over time.
• Smooth Feel for Bending: The NANOWEB Coating's smooth surface enhances playability for bends, vibratos, and slides without sacrificing grip or control.
• Made in the USA: Lab- and field-tested to exacting specifications for consistent, reliable tone across every set.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 12052
• String Material: Nickel-Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating
• Gauge: Light (.010-.046)
• Individual String Gauges: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
• Instrument Type: 6-String Electric Guitar
• Coating Type: NANOWEB
• Country of Origin: USA

What's in the Box

• 1 set of Elixir 12052 Nickel-Plated Steel NANOWEB Electric Guitar Strings (.010-.046)