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Elixir Banjo Light PolyWeb Coating, .009 - .020, 11600

Elixir Banjo Light PolyWeb Coating, .009 - .020, 11600
Manufacturer:
Elixir
Manufacturer Part #:
11600
SKU:
ELX_11600
Price:
$7.65

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Elixir Banjo Light PolyWeb Coating, .009 - .020, 116005Fred WarnerJuly 25, 2011I began using Elixir Lights several years ago and it would take an amazing new string to ever get me to change types. The tone is so consistent and they I've only broken a couple of strings and I play at least three hours a day. When the strings become difficult to tune, I change them. They are simply the banjo string out there for Bluegrass!

 

NOTE

DESCRIPTION

DIAMETER INCHES

TENSION LBS

1st D

 Plain Steel

 .009

 

2nd B

 Plain Steel

 .010

 

3rd G

 Plain Steel

 .013

 

4th D

 PolyWeb Coating

 .020

 

5th G

 Plain Steel

 .009

 



 

The Elixir Strings Story

 

"New guitar strings sound great. They are usually bright and crisp, and the guitar delivers a punch most musicians prefer. Unfortunately, body oils, perspiration, and corrosion quickly compromise sound quality and brightness.

Elixir Strings,

The Technology Solution

ELIXIR Strings are perfect for all musicians who need great sound and consistent performance, plus the benefits of less squeak and faster action. Casual players or musicians who own several guitars prefer ELIXIR Strings because a guitar can sit in its case and still sound great when played occasionally. All players will enjoy the comfortable feel of the PolyWeb Coating.

The Secret is the PolyWeb Coating

PolyWeb Coating is a high-tech polymer applied to wound guitar strings in a very controlled and precise manner. The PolyWeb Coating is continuous and surrounds the windings of the string. Although the coating is light, it is very durable. The surface coating on the windings will wear first in the strum and fret area, but sound quality is not compromised during surface wear. The coating between the windings reduces strings contamination and does not wear as quickly.

Science · Music · Magic

For nearly two years, Gore scientists studied the physics of a guitar string. Extensive testing of experimental guitar strings with musicians led to the development of specifications for ELIXIR Guitar Strings. Three different guitar strings prototypes were evaluated by nearly 15,000 musicians over a twelve month period. After additional refinements, Gore scientists and players agreed they had a string with superior sound, excellent durability, and a great appearance.

Today, musicians rate sound quality in side-by-side string tests, while engineers measure string sound characteristics with a dynamic signal analyzer (DSA). DSA testing is particularly effective in evaluating the exceptional sustain of ELIXIR Guitar Strings. Gore also designed and built a unique abrasion testing device that simulates the wear of the coating during play. Coating durability is also evaluated using high-speed photography. Science technology and continued musician evaluation ensure that ELIXIR Guitar Strings meet expectations.

An Excellent Value

ELIXIR Strings sound great, and the extended musical life of the wound strings makes them a great value. Musicians have reported three to five times the musical life compared to conventional guitar strings. Additional benefits include less noise, fast action, reduced corrosion, and comfort."

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